There is hidden treasure out there in the world, and you’re just the one to find it. Whether you work in someone else’s employ or if you work independently, your calling is to seek out noteworthy treasure in the world and acquire it: perhaps legally, perhaps not. That is up to you. You may focus on particular types or kinds of treasure, showing something of a preference or specialty as you build your collection, or you might just be interested in selling what you find to the highest bidder to raise money for your own purposes.

Regardless of your preferences and motivations, you seek to find hidden treasures, and you use all of the tools at your disposal to research and locate them, identify them, and ultimately take possession of them.

Skill Proficiencies: History, Investigation

Tool Proficiencies: Thieves' Tools

Languages: One of your choice

Equipment: Thieves' tools, a bag of 1,000 ball bearings, a grappling hook, 50 feet of silk rope, a set of traveler’s clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp.

Suggested Characteristics

Treasure Hunters are often cocky and boisterous individuals with a great confidence in their own abilities. Some might be driven by greed and power, while others seek to preserve the historical artifacts they find and deliver them to their rightful owners.

d8	Personality Trait
1	If you can’t do it with style, it’s not worth doing.
2	No risk, no reward.
3	I can’t resist a good puzzle or mystery.
4	I spend most of my spare time reading historical texts.
5	I always have a plan for what to do when things go wrong.
6	I blow up at the slightest insult.
7	I don't pay attention to the risks in a situation. Never tell me the odds.
8	The best way to get me to do something is to tell me I can't do it.

d6	Ideal
1	Collection. I want to collect every noteworthy treasure I hear about. (Any)
2	Preservation. I want to keep these artifacts from falling into the wrong hands. (Good)
3	Acquisition. I take what I want, regardless of the consequences or who it might’ve belonged to. (Evil)
4	Ownership. It’s not enough that I find these items. I insist that they go to their rightful owners. (Lawful)
5	Expertise. I want to be the best at what I do. (Neutral)
6	Liberation. Possession and ownership are illusions, all should be able to see and benefit from these artifacts. (Chaotic)

d6	Bond
1	The entire focus of my career is to learn everything I can about one particular artifact.
2	One of my parents was also a treasure hunter, and taught me everything I know.
3	One more big score, then I can retire.
4	I work for an organization who seeks unique treasures for a particular purpose.
5	I accidentally caused the death of my partner during one of our expeditions, and I’ve never forgiven myself for it.
6	I made a promise to someone I love that I would find a particular treasure and bring it to them as a gift.

d6	Flaw
1	I am extremely impatient.
2	I have trouble keeping my hands in check while around valuables.
3	I spend money like water.
4	Once I hear about a noteworthy artifact, I pursue it obsessively.
5	I have no idea how to keep a secret.
6	I constantly embellish my own accomplishments.