Many villains in Faerun are larcenous, but others have an honest career. Being a Private Eye is one of said careers, where the back alleys of Waterdeep and Baldur's Gate are criminal enterprises. Sometimes, these villains follow the law, but others get to their quarry with no regard to health, safety, or social standards. They are mostly ruthless, but they keep their word, if for no other reason than to earn a hefty pay.
- Skill Proficiencies: The field of detective work is cut-throat and cunning. You gain these skill proficiencies due to your supposed competence.
- Languages: Being a Private Investigator, you have learned to understand the languages of your clients and informants.
- Equipment: You have had many cases, and you have gained this equipment because of them.
Feature: Informants
You have three informants in a single town of your choice. Whenever you are on an investigation in that town, you can call upon one of them for information that is vague, but accurate.
Suggested Characteristics
Being a Private Eye, you are distanced from others. You can have these personality traits, ideals, bonds, and flaws.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | You have an addiction problem. |
| 2 | You are very genre savvy. |
| 3 | You are a braggart. |
| 4 | You are a cynic. |
| 5 | You often gamble. |
| 6 | You let others do the dirty work. |
| 7 | You are friendly with your clients. |
| 8 | You do everything yourself. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Honor. I will honor my word, even if it harms me. (Good) |
| 2 | Greed. I only do this for the money. (Evil) |
| 3 | Justice. If I find my client is a traitor, I will do the same. (Lawful) |
| 4 | Vigilantism. The law is a burden that I must not adhere. (Chaotic) |
| 5 | Privacy. The case is a means to an end. That end is not my business. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Ambition. My name shall me made through detective work. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | My bond is to the people who write mystery novels. They helped me get where I am. |
| 2 | I am in the job to escape justice, in a way. |
| 3 | I am in a debt of one hundred platinum, due to a terrible bet. |
| 4 | The bartender at the local tavern has been awfully kind these past few decades. I should probably repay his generosity. |
| 5 | One criminal betrayed me, when my villainy was less honest. When we cross paths again, only one of us will leave that place. |
| 6 | I have no bond. I am my own creature! |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | My cynicism can make me a turncoat. |
| 2 | I have waxing addiction problems. |
| 3 | I tend to make terrible bets, especially when gambling. |
| 4 | I care only for myself. |
| 5 | I am a smart aleck, and I don't stifle my showing it. |
| 6 | I charge exorbitant prices for my taking a case, almost to the point of not receiving any. |
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