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As a treasure hunter, you live for the thrill of discovering long lost heirlooms or other treasures lying forgotten at the bottom of dungeons. Though you may at times be hired by nobles to find particle items, you see the patronage as merely a financial means to continue your work. You've worked with others before, typically people turn on each other the moment you've entered a tomb's inner chamber. Since dungeon navigation is your livelihood, you can better understand various dungeon components including, but not limited to, traps, monster hierarchies, and secret compartments. Your involvement with other treasure hunters and employers have given you the social skills needed to circumnavigate truths and restrictions.

 
Skill Proficiencies: Choose one from among Athletics, Acrobatics, and Perception; as well as one from among History, Insight, and Investigation
Tool Proficiencies: You're proficient with thieves' tools.
Languages: You proficient in one ancient language. Choose one from among: abyssal, celestial, deep speech, infernal, or primordial.
Equipment: A climber's kit, set of traveler's clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp
 
Feature: Anthrocryptologist

You an expert in the field of ancient civilizations, their languages, and culture. You are especially adept at understanding the mechanics of their ancient dungeons and tombs. While exploring a dungeon, you have advantage on History checks regarding the dungeon. Additionally, you always remember the exact path you took while inside the dungeon.

 
Suggested Characteristics

Use the tables for the sage background below as the basis for your treasure hunter’s traits and motivations, modifying the entries when appropriate to suit your identity as a treasure hunter.

For instance, your bond might involve other treasure hunters or the organizations or individuals that employ you. Your ideal could be associated with your determination always to come back with an artifact or your desire to maintain your reputation for finding the most hidden of secrets

d8 Personality Trait
1 I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition.
2 I’ve found relics in the world’s greatest wonders—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 think its important to find the facts before I make judgments.
6 I don’t pay attention to the risks in a situation. Never tell me the odds.
7 The best way to get me to do something is to tell me I can’t do it.
8 I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations.
d6 Ideal
1 Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (Lawful)
2 No Limits. Nothing should fetter the infinite possibility inherent in all existence. (Chaotic)
3 Culture. What is beautiful and unifying points us beyond itself toward what is true. (Good)
4 Greed. I will do whatever it takes to become wealthy. (Evil)
5 Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral)
6 Self-Improvement. The goal of a life of study is the betterment of oneself. (Any)
d6 Bond
1 I’m trying to pay off an old debt I owe to a generous benefactor.
2 My life’s work is a series of tomes related to a specific field of lore.
3 A rival of mine took the credit of my discovery, and I aim to get even.
4 I will become the greatest treasure hunter that ever lived.
5 I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands.
6 I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question.
d6 Flaw
1 I am easily distracted by the promise of information.
2 Unlocking an ancient mystery is worth the price of a civilization.
3 If there’s a plan, I’ll forget it. If I don’t forget it, I’ll ignore it.
4 I have a “tell” that reveals when I’m lying.
5 I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others.
6 I overlook obvious solutions in favor of complicated ones.
 
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