Glyph-Maker

You've spent years studying the intricacies of spellcraft under a master magic-user, or perhaps you've been blessed with an understanding of how spells work and have hones your skills on your own. You know how to craft spells that defy the beliefs of other people. For you, the casting of any spell is more than a rote recitation of magic words and sprinkling of material components, it's an art. You laugh at those wizards who memorize their spellbooks and the warlocks who follow their orders. You're not like them, you're something else. Something better.

Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, Insight

Tool Proficiencies: tools necessary for making runes and glyphs

Languages: One of the following: Abyssal, Celestial, Draconic, Dwarvish, Elvish, Giant, or Primordial.

Equipment: a set of glyph-making tools, a quill, a bottle of ink, 10 pieces of parchment, a small rune from your first successful glyph, a set of robes, and a belt pouch containing 10 gp.

Spell List

Spell Level	Spells
1st	alarm, snare
2nd	arcane lock, warding bond
3rd	glyph of warding, magic circle
4th	death ward, mordenkainen's private sanctum
5th	circle of power, planar binding

Suggested Characteristics

d8	Personality Trait
1	I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition.
2	I believe that anything worth doing is worth doing right. I can't help it—I'm a perfectionist.
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	I'm a snob who looks down on those who can't appreciate fine art.
5	I'm willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment.
6	I always want to know how things work and what makes people tick.
7	I like to talk at length about my profession.
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	Beauty. What is beautiful points us beyond itself toward what is true. (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	Aspiration. I work hard to be the best there is at my craft. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	The school where I learned my skills 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 school or teacher a great debt for forging me into the person I am today.
4	One day I will return to my teacher and prove that I am the greatest glyph-maker of them all.
5	I will get revenge on the evil forces that destroyed my place of business and ruined my livelihood.
6	I've been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question.

d6	Flaw
1	I am easily distracted by the promise of information.
2	I'm horribly jealous of anyone who can outshine my handiwork. Everywhere I go, I'm surrounded by rivals.
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.