You spent years studying transmutation and elixirs. You scoured manuscripts, studied scrolls, and studied as an apprentice. Your efforts have made you an expert in the nature of the human body, metals and other materials that your study focused on.
- Skill Proficiencies: You gain proficiency in Arcana and choose one from the following: Nature,Medicine,Investigation,History
- Tool Proficiencies: You are proficient with Alchemist's Supplies and your choice of Herbalism Kit, Healer's Kit, Poisoner's Kit or Brewer's Supplies
- Languages: Two of your choice
- Equipment: Alchemist's Supplies, a glass bottle, a component pouch, a small knife, the first small item you successfully transmuted, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Specialty
To determine the nature of your alchemical interest, roll a d8 or choose from the options in the table below.
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Specialty |
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1
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Poison - Don't cross me
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2
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Medicine - I'm a helper
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3
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Immortality - Go big or go home
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4
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Elixirs - Bigger, Stronger, Faster
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5
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Transmutation - I like shiny things
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6
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Brewing/Distilling - Life's too short
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7
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Dabbler - Jack of all trades, master of none
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8
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Explosives - Boom Boom
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Feature: Discerning Consumer
Long hours spent mixing ingredients has increased your ability to recognize and appreciate the rarest components. You can find rare ingredients in merchants stalls and caravans, though they may not even be aware of their value, and you always get the highest quality ingredients. You also have a chance of finding rare ingredients in the wild
Suggested Characteristics
Alchemists have an interest, almost an obsession with the very nature of things. Some alchemists have a great respect for nature, others feel it can only be improved on, others become obsessed with mastering it.
| d8 |
Personality Trait |
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1
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I have never been called humble, but my work speaks for itself. There is no need to brag.
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2
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I’ve mastered the art of turning stone to gold—or I like to boast that I have.
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3
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I feel that alchemy should never be practiced for personal gain. Helping others is the reward in itself.
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4
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There’s nothing I like more than a good puzzle.
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5
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There's nothing I like more than a good drink.
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6
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I scrutinize everything, living or inanimate, looking for ways to improve and perfect. Whether they like it or not.
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7
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I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations.
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8
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I’m convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets.
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| d6 |
Ideal |
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1
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Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral)
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2
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Beauty. What is beautiful points us beyond itself toward what is true. (Good)
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3
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Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (Lawful)
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4
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No Limits. Nothing should fetter the infinite possibility inherent in all existence. (Chaotic)
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5
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Power. Knowledge is the path to power and domination. (Evil)
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6
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Self-Improvement. The goal of a life of study is the betterment of oneself. (Any)
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Bond |
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1
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It is my duty to help others achieve their full potential
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2
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I have an ancient Codex that is rumored to hold recipe of immortality that must not fall into the wrong hands.
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3
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I work to complete the goals of the master I apprenticed under.
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4
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My life’s work is a series of tomes related to a specific field of alchemy.
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5
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I’ve been searching my whole life for the key to immortality.
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6
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I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it back.
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| d6 |
Flaw |
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1
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I am easily distracted by the promise of information.
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2
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I will put myself and others at risk to obtain rare ingredients
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3
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Unlocking an ancient mystery is worth the price of a civilization.
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4
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I overlook obvious solutions in favor of complicated ones.
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5
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I am never satisfied. I can always be better.
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6
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My love of drink often leads to trouble
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