You are an advisor to an important person. Perhaps you are the personal advisor to a local lord, or maybe you are a warlord’s military strategist. In any case, you are frequently looked to for advice by someone with power. Your role is not necessarily one of fame and prestige, though it could be. It is also possible that you help rule from the shadows, whispering your advice to your liege in secret to ensure that he makes the right decisions. You may even occasionally pen documents on your superior’s behalf – with or without their knowledge.

Skill Proficiencies: You have proficiency in Intelligence (History), and Carisma (Persuasion) checks.

Tool Proficiencies: You are proficient with a Forgery Kit.

Languages: You are proficient in one language of your choice.

Equipment: A bottle of ink, a quill, 3 pieces of parchment, a set of fine clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp.

Suggested Characteristics

d8	Personality Trait
1	I am convinced that my beliefs are the correct ones. Anyone who believes differently is at best mistaken.
2	I enjoy when people recognize my importance.
3	I am annoyed by people who ask me for help and advice. Just because I am an advisor does not mean I am their advisor.
4	I consider those of lesser station than me to be inferior and less worthy of respect.
5	I never forget a debt owed to me, nor one I owe to someone else.
6	It is my responsibility to make sure my friends are taken care of however I can.
7	I consider it my duty to educate those who are ignorant of something I am knowledgeable about.
8	I always conduct myself formally and with dignity.

d6	Ideal
1	Tradition. The best advice I can provide is to keep to the laws and traditions of the past. (Lawful)
2	Justice. No matter the situation or circumstances, any slight must be met with swift justice. (Lawful)
3	Power. My proximity to power ensures my authority and dominion over those beneath me. (Evil)
4	Responsibility. My position and its power come with a responsibility to do right by those whom my advice may impact. (Good)
5	Change. It is my duty to steer my superior’s decisions toward growth and change so that things do not stagnate. (Chaotic)
6	Practicality. Always take the most effective route toward accomplishing one's goals. (Neutral)

d6	Bond
1	The organization I am a part of is all that matters to me. My role is to serve it as best I can.
2	I admire and respect my superior, and I will gladly serve him or her for as long as they will have me.
3	I was put in this position by other influential forces to keep an eye on my superior. My true loyalty lies to these other powers.
4	People will know my name before I’m through with this world.
5	I was put in this position by my mentor: my superior’s predecessor. I miss my mentor dearly.
6	This position is a means to an end. Someday, it will be my turn to rule.

d6	Flaw
1	I advise rather than lead because I’m unwilling to make hard decisions myself.
2	I once provided terrible advice which had catastrophic consequences for my superior, but he does not realize I was the one responsible for steering him down the wrong. I will do anything to make sure he does not come to that conclusion.
3	I have a hard time saying no to people who flatter me, regardless of their motivations.
4	I can’t help myself when I learn something secret. I simply must tell someone.
5	I am not afraid to use my position of power if it means I can get the things I want.
6	I secretly believe that I should be the one in power, not my superior.