Scholar of Derlusk

You have lived in, or visited, the city of Derlusk often enough to have learned something of all of the varied skills, tasks, and knowledge that go into making and interpreting written records. You value books, scrolls, ledgers, heraldry, glyphs, and the need to keep records, and have kept current on changing fashions and habits in written communications within the Border Kingdoms.

Suggested Characteristics

Scholars of Derlusk are defined by their dedication to their studies, and their characteristics reflect this life of study. Devoted to scholarly pursuits, a Scholar of Derlusk values erudition above all other things.  As a result, their love of scholasticism is usually their most forward-facing characteristic.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I use polysyllabic words even when I don’t have to.
2	I’ve read every book in the greatest Derluskan libraries—or I like to boast that I have.
3	I appreciate that most aren’t as smart as I am. I do my best to help them by patiently explaining anything and everything to them.
4	I love nothing more than finding a new book, especially an ancient one.
5	I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment.
6	I have a hard time with those that are not as smart as I and I struggle to keep my frustration with them from showing.
7	I am not comfortable in most social settings and I do not enjoy crowds.
8	I have been forced to realize that not everyone appreciates my brilliance.

d6	Ideal
1	Science. The answer to everything is out there given enough sober study and diligence. (Neutral)
2	Grace. Simple elegance in thought or refinement in thinking is the surest path to truth. (Good)
3	Logic. All opinions are not equal. Some are a very great deal more robust, sophisticated and well supported in sound argument than others. (Lawful)
4	Infinity. Any outcome is possible so one should not be foreclosed against any eventuality. (Chaotic)
5	Authority. The intelligentsia have a duty to rule over the lesser among us. (Evil)
6	Knowledge. The pursuit of knowledge is the surest path to self improvement. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	I am driven by a nagging question and am certain that the answer is out there somewhere.
2	The body of knowledge I have accumulated must be used for the good of society.
3	The location and preservation of ancient writings and works is my life’s purpose.
4	I have dedicated my life to this one specific area of study.
5	Knowledge should be available to all. I work to see that education is available to all.
6	My unhealthy thirst for knowledge caused me to dig too deeply into things best left hidden. I will bear the cost of this folly for the rest of my life.

d6	Flaw
1	I will do anything to get the answer to my question.
2	I know that I should use my knowledge for good, but I struggle with the concept of selflessness.
3	Inductive inference is the only true path to enlightenment. Ignore those hidebound deductive golems.
4	I often come up with overly complex explanations for things when a far simpler one would suffice.
5	I always speak my mind. I care not what others think or how my words might affect them.
6	I get so nervous around other people that sometimes I find that I cannot speak at all.