One who toils with the fabric of reality and the flow of time without a proper grasp on the severity of their actions is bound to face dire consequences. You find yourself watching the world age unendingly while you begin anew. You pray to the divines to release you from this fate, this prison, this living hell. When those prayers go unanswered you sought death as an escape. However, the easy way out would be too kind for someone like you. You must learn how to break this fate and enjoy the sweet release you have yearned for all these years.

Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, History, Perception, or Investigation

Tool Proficiencies: One of your choice

Languages: One of your choice

Equipment: A bottle of black ink, a quill, a small knife, a collection of notes potentially containing the answers you have not yet been able to understand, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 20 gp

Suggested Characteristics

Time looped individuals are defined by their vast knowledge on the past and how certain actions will repeat themselves in the present day. The characteristics reflect this life you've lived. A time looper values knowledge highly - Sometimes in its own right, sometimes as a means towards other ideals.

 

d8	Personality Trait
1	I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition.
2	I’ve read every book in the world’s greatest libraries—or I like to boast that I have.
3	I’m used to helping out those who aren’t as smart as I am, and I patiently explain anything and everything to others.
4	There’s nothing I like more than a good mystery.
5	I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment.
6	I … speak … slowly … when talking … to idiots, … which … almost … everyone … is … compared … to me.
7	I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations.
8	I’m convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets.

d6	Ideal
1	Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral)
2	Beauty. What is beautiful points us beyond itself toward what is true. (Good)
3	Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (Lawful)
4	No Limits. Nothing should fetter the infinite possibility inherent in all existence. (Chaotic)
5	Power. Knowledge is the path to power and domination. (Evil)
6	Self-Improvement. The goal of a life of study is the betterment of oneself. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	It is my duty to protect my students.
2	I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands.
3	I work to preserve a library, university, scriptorium, or monastery.
4	My life’s work is a series of tomes related to a specific field of lore.
5	I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question.
6	I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it back.

d6	Flaw
1	I am easily distracted by the promise of information.
2	Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy.
3	Unlocking an ancient mystery is worth the price of a civilization.
4	I overlook obvious solutions in favor of complicated ones.
5	I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others.
6	I can’t keep a secret to save my life, or anyone else’s.