You spent years exposing the truths of the multiverse. You scoured manuscripts, studied scrolls, and listened to the greatest experts on the subjects that interest you. Your efforts have made you a master in your export of the news.
- Skill Proficiencies: Investigation, History, Insight
- Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: A bottle of black ink, a note pad, a pen, a small knife, a lead on your next story, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 12 gp
Feature: The Big Scoop
When you attempt to gain information from a person, you are able to slowly wear them down to eventually talking. If you stay within 15 ft. of the person you are trying to get information out of for at least 1 minute, you make a persuasion or insight check at advantage to try and make them tell you the information
Suggested Characteristics
Devoted to your act of exposing the truths of the world, Reporters will do what they must to get their next scoop.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition. |
| 2 | I've interviewed some of the most important people in the world - or at least i like to boats 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 very rapidly so i can try to make people talk without thinking to reveal their most inner thoughts |
| 7 | I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations. |
| 8 | I’m convinced that people are always trying to keep their secrets away from me |
| 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 | Sharing. Information belongs to everyone and is to be shared to everyone (Lawful) |
| 4 | No Limits. Nothing should fetter the infinite possibility inherent in all existence. (Chaotic) |
| 5 | Leverage. Knowledge is used to be leveraged against your opponents to make them bend their knees (Evil) |
| 6 | Reporting. The way to a better world is through reporting what others keep hidden. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | It is my duty to reveal the secrets of the world |
| 2 | I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must be brought to the attention of the peoples attention. |
| 3 | I work to preserve the power of news. |
| 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 ask it questions. |
| 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. |
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