You are known for your attendance and contributions to an institution of higher learning exploring the mysteries of empowered items. As a part of your curriculum, you have delved deeply into the far corners of the Library of Alexandria, Candle Keep (FR), or other prominent location of knowledge. The time spent there has taught you skills in research techniques and you have researched forgotten lore and groundbreaking magic alike.

Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, Investigation

Tool Proficiencies: Two types of artisan’s tools

Languages: None

Equipment: Sets of artisan’s tools (two of your choice), Academic credentials, a set of fine clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp

Suggested Characteristics

Engineers are among the most intelligent and influential people in the world. From crafting minor items to tackling monumental construction projects, engineers and their contributions continue to make life easier for most. Their knowledge is sought out by kings and tradesmen alike. Few engineers leave the comfort of their offices, laboratories, or lecture halls of their respective institutions of higher learning. But, some do. These are the field researchers whom go out into the world to discover the old or create something new from the information they have gathered on their journeys.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I believe that anything worth doing is worth doing right. I can’t help it — I’m a perfectionist.
2	I’m a snob who looks down on those who can’t appreciate fine art.
3	I always want to know how things work and what makes people tick.
4	I’m full of witty aphorisms and have a proverb for every occasion.
5	I’m rude to people who lack my commitment to hard work and fair play.
6	I like to talk at length about my profession.
7	I don’t part with my money easily and will haggle tirelessly to get the best deal possible.
8	I’m well known for my work, and I want to make sure everyone appreciates it. I’m always taken aback when people haven’t heard of me.

d6	Ideal
1	Community. It is the duty of all civilized people to strengthen the bonds of community and the security of civilization. (Lawful)
2	Generosity. My talents were given to me so that I could use them to benefit the world. (Good)
3	Freedom. Everyone should be free to pursue his or her own livelihood. (Chaotic)
4	Greed. I’m only in it for the money. (Evil)
5	People. I’m committed to the people I care about, not to ideals. (Neutral)
6	Aspiration. I work hard to be the best there is at my craft. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	The workshop where I learned my trade is the most important place in the world to me.
2	I created a great work for someone, and then found them unworthy to receive it. I’m still looking for someone worthy.
3	I owe my guild a great debt for forging me into the person I am today.
4	I pursue wealth to secure someone’s love.
5	One day I will return to my guild and prove that I am the greatest artisan of them all.
6	I will get revenge on the evil forces that destroyed my place of business and ruined my livelihood.

d6	Flaw
1	I’ll do anything to get my hands on something rare or priceless.
2	I’m quick to assume that someone is trying to cheat me.
3	No one must ever learn that I once stole money from guild coffers.
4	I’m never satisfied with what I have — I always want more.
5	I would kill to acquire a noble title.
6	I’m horribly jealous of anyone who can outshine my handiwork. Everywhere I go, I’m surrounded by rivals.