You spent years as an apprentice learning the arts of crafting and building from nothing but raw material, but you still have much to learn. Tinkering, or Engineering as a profession, is an evolving skill and you must practise it as such.
- Skill Proficiencies: Investigation, History
- Tool Proficiencies: Tinker's Tools, Alchemist's Supplies
- Languages: Two of your choice relating to background
- Equipment: A tinkers kit, alchemists supplies, various small pieces of equipment such as a magnifying glass and vials, a set of travellers clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Specialty
To determine the nature of your scholarly training, roll a d4 or choose from the options in the table below.
| d4 |
Specialty |
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1
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Alchemist
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2
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Engineer
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3
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Smithy
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4
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Craftsman
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Feature: Upcoming Engineer
When you attempt to learn or recall a piece of knowledge related to your tinkering works, if you do not know that information, you often have an idea where and from whom you can obtain it. Usually, this information comes from another Tinker or Engineer, or for materials other learned person or creature. Your DM might rule that the knowledge you seek is secreted away in an almost inaccessible place, or that it simply cannot be found.
Suggested Characteristics
Tinkers are usually defined by how they work and what they work with, some are reclusive whereas some work on the road, exploring new locations and learning from different sources.
| d6 |
Personality Trait |
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1
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I’m used to helping out those who aren’t as skilled as I am, and I endeavour to help repair their items.
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2
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There’s nothing I like more than a good mystery.
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3
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I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment.
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4
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I … speak … slowly … when talking … to idiots, … which … almost … everyone … is … compared … to me.
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5
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I am rather awkward, and are far more comfortable at my workbench.
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6
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I’m convinced that there are people trying to keep lost secrets hidden.
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| d6 |
Ideal |
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1
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Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral)
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2
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Beauty. What is beautiful points us beyond itself toward what is true. (Good)
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3
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Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (Lawful)
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4
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No Limits. Nothing should fetter the infinite possibility inherent in all existence. (Chaotic)
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5
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Power. Knowledge is the path to power and domination. (Evil)
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6
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Self-Improvement. The goal of a life of study is the betterment of oneself. (Any)
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| d4 |
Bond |
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1
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It is my duty to uncover the secrets lost.
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2
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I have a blueprint that hold the design to a war-machine so terrible that must not fall into the wrong hands.
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3
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My life’s work is a series of tomes related to a specific field of lore.
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4
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I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question.
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| d6 |
Flaw |
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1
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I am easily distracted by the promise of information.
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2
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Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy.
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3
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Unlocking an ancient mystery is worth the price of a civilization.
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4
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I overlook obvious solutions in favor of complicated ones.
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5
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I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others.
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6
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I can’t keep a secret to save my life, or anyone else’s.
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