Journalists are often tenacious, curious, and quick-thinking. They value the truth above all else, and are willing to go to great lengths to uncover it. They are often well-connected and well-informed, with a wide network of sources and contacts.
- Skill Proficiencies: Investigation, Insight
- Tool Proficiencies: Chose one of the following: Disguise Kit, Calligrapher's Supplies, Forgery Kit, Thieves' Tools
- Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: A notebook, a pen, a disguise kit, a set of common clothes, a press badge, and a letter of recommendation from your previous employer, plus 10gp.
Feature: Insider Knowledge
As a seasoned journalist, you have honed your investigative instincts, allowing you to notice details and patterns that others might miss. Whenever you make an Intelligence (Investigation) check to gather information or solve a puzzle, you have advantage on the roll.
Additionally, you have access to press passes and other credentials that allow you to gain entry to events, buildings, and other restricted areas. You can use your credentials to gain access to information that others cannot.
Suggested Characteristics
| d6 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I'm always on the lookout for a good story. |
| 2 | I'm not afraid to ask tough questions. |
| 3 | I have a keen eye for details that others might miss. |
| 4 | I always keep my notebook and pen close at hand. |
| 5 | I'm not easily intimidated, even by those in positions of power. |
| 6 | I'm willing to take risks to get the story. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Truth: The truth must always come first, no matter the cost. |
| 2 | Justice: I use my skills to expose corruption and wrongdoing. |
| 3 | Freedom: A free press is essential to a functioning society. |
| 4 | Public Service: I see journalism as a way to serve the public good. |
| 5 | Change: I hope to inspire change through my reporting. |
| 6 | Fairness: I strive to be fair and impartial in my reporting. |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I'm fiercely loyal to my sources and will protect them at all costs. |
| 2 | I'm driven to expose corruption and bring wrongdoers to justice. |
| 3 | I'm deeply committed to the truth, even if it goes against my own interests. |
| 4 | I'm devoted to my craft and am always looking for ways to improve my skills. |
| 5 | I feel a strong sense of responsibility to report on important issues and events. |
| 6 | I have a personal connection to a story or issue that I'm covering. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I can be reckless in my pursuit of a story. |
| 2 | I can be overly skeptical and suspicious of others. |
| 3 | I'm easily distracted by new stories and events, and can struggle to finish what I've started. |
| 4 | I can be insensitive to the feelings of others when pursuing a story. |
| 5 | I'm highly competitive with other journalists, and can become jealous or vindictive. |
| 6 | I can be overly critical of my own work, and struggle with self-doubt. |
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