You are someone who tinkers and creates devices and machines. You also like to understand how things work. Your goal is to make things that make doing tasks easier. Some people like to work harder, and some people like to work smarter. However, you're the kind pf person who likes to do both.

Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, History, Investigation, Insight, Perception and choose from  Medicine,  Nature,  Insight,  Persuasion,  Religion, or  Sleight of Hand

Tool Proficiencies: Alchemist's Supplies, Carpenter's Tools, Glassblower's Tools, Leatherworker's Tools, Smith's Tools, Tinker's Tools, Woodcarver's Tools and choose one from  Brewer's Supplies, Calligrapher's Supplies, Cartographer's Tools, Cobbler's Tools, Cook's Utensils, Jeweler's Tools, Mason's Tools, Painter's Supplies, Potter's Tools, Weaver's Tools, Herbalism Kit, or Navigator's Tools.  Also choose one from Vehicles (land) or Vehicles (water).

Languages: Choose two from Common, Dwarvish, Elvish, Gnomish, Halfling

Equipment: Alchemist's Supplies, Carpenter's Tools, Glassblower's Tools, Leatherworker's Tools, Smith's Tools, Tinker's Tools, Woodcarver's Tools and choose one from  Brewer's Supplies, Calligrapher's Supplies, Cartographer's Tools, Cobbler's Tools, Cook's Utensils, Jeweler's Tools, Mason's Tools, Painter's Supplies, Potter's Tools, Weaver's Tools, Herbalism Kit, or Navigator's Tools.  A choice from a set of common clothes, a set of fine clothes, set of traveler’s clothes.  A choice from a Diplomat's Pack, a Dungeoneer's Pack, a Explorer's Pack, or a Scholar's Pack.  Also, a pouch containing 10 gp.

Suggested Characteristics

Inventors & engineers are among the most extraordinary people in the world but they're also some of the most odd and quirky people. They understand the value of hard work and the importance of community, but their single minded focus on their work and tendency to get lost in their own thoughts make them difficult for most people to understand.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I take things apart because I want to know how things work, even if I break it in the process
2	I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations.
3	I’m used to helping out those who aren’t as smart as I am, so I can be patient when it comes to explaining things.
4	I have little to no patience when it comes to small minded people.
5	I’ll settle for nothing less than perfection.
6	Nothing can shake my optimistic attitude.
7	I’m confident in my own abilities, sometimes to the point of being arrogant.
8	Necessity may be the mother of invention, but profit is its father.

d6	Ideal
1	Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (Lawful)
2	Generosity. My talents were given to me so that I could use them to benefit the world. (Good)
3	Greed. I’m only in it for the money. (Evil)
4	Aspiration. I work hard to be the best there is at my craft. (Any)
5	Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral)
6	Creativity. The world is in need of new ideas and bold action. (Chaotic)

d6	Bond
1	I created a great work for someone, and then found them unworthy to receive it. I’m still looking for someone worthy.
2	I’m trying to pay off an old debt I owe to a generous benefactor.
3	Everything I do is for the common people.
4	I want to be famous, whatever it takes.
5	The workshop where I learned my trade is the most important place in the world to me.
6	I will get revenge on the evil forces that destroyed my place of business and ruined my livelihood.

d6	Flaw
1	I’m horribly jealous of anyone who can outshine my handiwork. Everywhere I go, I’m surrounded by rivals.
2	I am easily distracted by the promise of information.
3	I overlook obvious solutions in favor of complicated ones.
4	I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others.
5	I judge others harshly, and myself even more severely.
6	Once I pick a goal, I become obsessed with it to the detriment of everything else in my life.