You spent years writing tales, texts, and essays.
- Skill Proficiencies: History
- Tool Proficiencies: You are proficient with a calligrapher's tools.
- Languages: Two of your choice
- Equipment: A bottle of black ink, a quill, a small knife, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 20 gp
Writing Specialty
To determine the genre of your writing, roll a d10 or choose from the options in the table below.
| d10 | Writing Specialty |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fantasy |
| 2 | Argumentative |
| 3 | Informative |
| 4 | Guide |
| 5 | Realistic Fiction |
| 6 | Biography |
| 7 | Mystery |
| 8 | Romance |
| 9 | Philosophy |
| 10 | Anything |
Feature: Writer's Sense
When you are interacting with someone, you can roll a d20 to determine whether you can read their body language, facial expressions, and emotions.
If you roll:
1-10 = Can't read
11-18 = Can read decently
19-20 = Can read perfectly
Suggested Characteristics
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I’ve read every book in the world’s greatest libraries—or I like to boast that I have. |
| 2 | I’m used to helping out those who aren’t as smart as I am, and I patiently explain anything and everything to others. |
| 3 | There’s nothing I like more than a good mystery. |
| 4 | I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment. |
| 5 | I … speak … slowly … when talking … to idiots, … which … almost … everyone … is … compared … to me. |
| 6 | I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations. |
| 7 | I’m convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets. |
| 8 | I pull inspiration off just about anything, anyplace, or anyone. |
| d5 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral) |
| 2 | Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (Lawful) |
| 3 | No Limits. Nothing should fetter the infinite possibility inherent in all existence. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Power. Knowledge is the path to power and domination. (Evil) |
| 5 | Self-Improvement. The goal of a life of study is the betterment of oneself. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | It is my duty to protect my students. |
| 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 write a short story on the situation. |
| 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. |
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