You are an experienced Craftsman with a history of arcane knowledge. You have spent many years studying magical enchantments and enhancements along with how to apply them to items and the world around you. You have a plethora of arcane knowledge at your disposal that draws the attention of nobles and people of a more magical persuasion.
- Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, Investigation
- Tool Proficiencies: You have a choice of two tool sets.
- Equipment: A crowbar, a set of dark common clothes including a hood, and a pouch containing 15 gp
There are many kinds of Arcane Smith's, and within this practice people have particular specialties. Choose the role you played in your artisan's life, or roll on the table below.
| d7 | Arcane Practice |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alkalist |
| 2 | Architect |
| 3 | Black-Smith |
| 4 | Enchanter |
| 5 | Armour-Smith |
| 6 | Baubler |
| 7 | Bio-Arcanologist |
You have a reputation that only the most unlearned individual wouldn't recognize, this allows you into the more noble area's and social circles of the elite. You are welcome in high society, and people assume you have the right to be wherever you are.The traders and craftsmen of the world are your kin and will give you information and help when asked.
You always know how to find the nearest enchanter or blacksmith, wherever you are.
Suggested Characteristics
Arcane Smith's share a love of the craft and and of magic, and many of them are in service to kings, and nobles which tends to make them very professional and well mannered. But some have an abundance of carefree characteristics. There might be certain codes one may need to adhere to when dealing with the arcane, but the promise of knowledge and power sways most.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I always have a project that I'm working on. |
| 2 | I am always trying to push my creations on other people, willing or not. |
| 3 | The first thing I do in a new place is note the locations of every shop, library, and high society area. |
| 4 | I would rather make items for myself, rather than for others. |
| 5 | I am incredibly oblivious to risks regarding my works. Why care at all about what happens after i make it. |
| 6 | I am very rude to other crafter's whom i believe to be below my skill level. |
| 7 | The best way to get me to do something is to tell me I can’t do it. |
| 8 | I blow up at the slightest insult to my works. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Honor. I don’t steal from others in the trade. (Lawful) |
| 2 | Freedom. Envelopes are meant to be pushed, change the world with your ideas. (Chaotic) |
| 3 | Equality. I use my gift for the common folk, as well as the elite. (Neutral) |
| 4 | Greed. I will use my craft to do whatever it takes to gain more knowledge and power. (Evil) |
| 5 | Charity. I’m loyal to the people and the common folk, and everyone else can take a trip down the Styx for all I care. (Good) |
| 6 | Altruism. I go out of my way to use my gift to help those in need . (Good) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I’m trying to pay off an old debt I owe to a generous benefactor. |
| 2 | My monetary gains go to support my family. |
| 3 | Something important was stolen from me by a competitor, and I aim to steal it back. |
| 4 | I will become the greatest artisan that ever lived. |
| 5 | I've used the darker elements of society to fuel my research, and tinkering's. |
| 6 | One of my creations killed someone i loved. That will never happen again. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | When I see something intriguing, I can’t think about anything but how to learn more about it. |
| 2 | When faced with a choice between my friends, and further knowledge. I choose knowledge. |
| 3 | If there’s advice given to me, I’ll ignore it and call the individual giving advice an idiot. |
| 4 | I'm quick to point out others shortcomings. |
| 5 | I blame my failures on others. |
| 6 | I've used innocent people as ingredients in my experiments. I’m okay with that. |
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