Child Sorcerer

You have studied and trained under powerful sorcerers from a young age, and you've taken to it quite well. Your arcane advancement has made subjects like magic and death, more normal and unspectacular than to a normal child. Your growing power also earns both praise and envy from those around you.

Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, History

Languages: Two of your choice

Equipment: A bottle of black ink, a quill, a small knife, an ornate trinket or amulet from a mentor, a set of traveler's clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp

Suggested Characteristics

Child Sorcerers react to their innate power in different ways. Some see it as a gift from the divine, others see it as a shortcut to ultimate power, so it is up to you how you will use yours.

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	I have a duty to my family/teachers.
2	I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands.
3	I work to preserve and eventually direct a library, university, scriptorium, or monastery.
4	My teacher passed down his/her life work to me.
5	My teachers couldn't answer all of my questions, so its my job to answer them myself.
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.