You have spent the major part of your life tinkering and inventing magical and even mechanical machinery or other kinds of engineering feats.
- Skill Proficiencies: Sleight of Hand.
- Tool Proficiencies: Tinker's Tools and one other tool relevant to your field of expertise.
- Languages: Choose one from Gnomish or Dwarvish.
- Equipment: Tinker's Tools, a mechanical gadget that you designed yourself and a pouch containing 10 GP.
Field of Expertise
As an engineer your character has specialized in a certain field of expertise and gained a profound understanding of it. Choose a field of engineering as your character's specialization or roll on the Field of Expertise table.
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Field of Expertise |
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1
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Mechanics (Smith's Tools)
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2
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Construction (Mason's Tools or Carpenter's Tools)
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3
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Alchemy (Alchemist's Supplies)
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4
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Precision Engineering (Jeweler's Tools)
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5
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Vehicle Engineering (Land Vehicles)
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6
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Marine Engineering (Water Vehicles)
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Feature: Trust me, I'm an Engineer
As an experienced tinkerer, you think differently and find it easy to understand logical patterns and mechanical designs. Whenever you make an Intelligence (Investigation) Check to gain information about objects and concepts relating to your field of expertise, you gain advantage on the roll.
Suggested Characteristics
Engineers think and often times behave in a peculiar way. Think about how your character approaches difficult engineering problems and how those problem solving skills carry over to their everyday life. Also consider that Aberhon is not a very high-tech place and research in the matter takes patience and sometimes a leap of faith. This will most likely reflect in your character's personality one way or another.
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Personality Trait |
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1
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I always have a plan for what to do when things go wrong.
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2
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I don't pay attention to the risks in a situation. Never tell me the odds.
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3
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I'll settle for nothing less than perfection.
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4
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I like to talk at length about my profession.
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5
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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.
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6
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I use polysyllabic words to convey the impression of great erudition.
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7
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I'm used to helping out those who aren't as smart as I am, and I patiently explain anything and everything to others.
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8
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I...speak...slowly...when talking...to itiots...which...almost...everyone...is...compared...to me.
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Ideal |
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1
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Creativity. The world is in need of new ideas and bold action. (Chaotic)
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2
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Generosity. My talents were given to me so that I could use them to benefit the world. (Good)
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3
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Aspiration. I work hard to be the best there is at my craft (Any)
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4
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Logic. Emotions must not cloud our sense of what is right and true, or our logical thinking. (Lawful)
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5
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Free Thinking. Inquiry and curiosity are the pillars of progress. (Chaotic)
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6
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Greed. I'm only in it for the money. (Evil)
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Bond |
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1
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The workshop where I learned my trade is the most important place to me.
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2
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I created a great work for someone, and then found them unworthy to receive it. I'm still looking for someone worthy.
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3
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One day I will prove the world that I am the greatest inventor in the world.
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4
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I will get revenge on the evil forces that destroyed my work and livelyhood.
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5
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My life's work is a series of tomes related to a specific field of engineering.
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6
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I have discovered a dangerous technology that must not fall into the wrong hands.
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Flaw |
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1
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I'm never satisfied with what I have--I always want more.
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2
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I let my need to win arguments overshadow friendships and harmony.
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3
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In fact, the world does revolve around me and my incredible genius.
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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'd rather eat my wrench than admit when I'm wrong.
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