You spent years learning the lore of the multiverse with a focus on the ruins and catacombs of past civilizations. You scoured manuscripts, studied scrolls, and listened to the greatest experts. Your efforts have made you a master in subjects concerning the greatest secrets, puzzles, and rewards the world has to offer.

Skill Proficiencies: Investigation, History

Tool Proficiencies: [Tooltip Not Found]

Languages: Two of your choice

Equipment: 50 gp to spend as you wish. Unspent gp is retained. 

Suggested Characteristics

Treasure hunters are defined by drive to understand and solve the worlds oldest and most profitable mysteries. They combine extensive studies with practical application, able to make deals and establish connections to get into places few can. While finds can pay well, it is the challenge that drives them to accept more risk than most.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition.
2	I’ve read every book in the world’s greatest libraries—or I like to boast that I have.
3	I’m used to helping out those who aren’t as smart as I am, and I patiently explain anything and everything to others.
4	There’s nothing I like more than a good mystery.
5	I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment.
6	I … speak … slowly … when talking … to idiots, … which … almost … everyone … is … compared … to me.
7	I am able to take advantage of social situations to find out more information or get my foot in the door.
8	I’m convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets.

d6	Ideal
1	Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral)
2	Hidden Beauty. The secrets of forgotten ages and their wealth should be shared with everyone. (Good)
3	Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (Lawful)
4	No Limits. Nothing should fetter the infinite possibility inherent in all existence. (Chaotic)
5	Power. Knowledge is the path to power and domination. (Evil)
6	Self-Improvement. The goal of a life of study is the betterment of oneself. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	It is my duty to protect ancient secrets.
2	I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands.
3	I work to preserve a library, university, scriptorium, or monastery.
4	My life’s work is a series of tomes related to a specific field of lore.
5	I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question.
6	I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it back.

d6	Flaw
1	I am easily distracted by the promise of information.
2	Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy.
3	Unlocking an ancient mystery is worth the price of a civilization.
4	I overlook obvious solutions in favor of complicated ones.
5	I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others.
6	I can’t keep a secret to save my life, or anyone else’s.