You spent years fiddling around with the machines, apparatuses, devices, and gadgets. You scoured manuscripts, studied scrolls, and listened to the greatest minds on every plane of existence. Your efforts have made you a master at taking devices apart, learning how they tick, and reassembling them in ways that improve their original designs (if you do not already possess this knowledge).
- Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, Investigation
- Tool Proficiencies: Tinker's Tools, Carpenter's Tools, Smith's Tools
- Languages: None
- Equipment: a mysterious cog, gear, or other internal part from an unknown machine you have not yet been able to place, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
When you are not in combat (once per short rest), you can repair one non-magical item, weapon, or piece of armor of your choosing (belonging to you or one of your companions) that has been broken. This ability applies to common, uncommon, or rare only (upon reaching level 10, you can add very rare; upon reaching level 15, you can add legendary; upon reaching level 20, you can add artifact). The device you repair gains a +2 modifier to Damage rolls (if it is a weapon), +1 to your Dexterity modifier (if it is armor), or a +1 to a modifier of your choice (if it is a non-magical item).
Suggested Characteristics
Tinkerers are defined by their extensive mechanical know how, and their characteristics reflect this life of diligent practice. Devoted to the pursuit of apparatuses, a tinkerer values technology and its many applications highly—sometimes in its own right, sometimes as a means toward other ideals.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition. |
| 2 | I’ve read every book in the world’s greatest libraries—or I like to boast that I have. |
| 3 | I’m used to helping out those who aren’t as smart as I am, and I patiently explain anything and everything to others. |
| 4 | There’s nothing I like more than a good mystery. |
| 5 | I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment. |
| 6 | I … speak … slowly … when talking … to idiots, … which … almost … everyone … is … compared … to me. |
| 7 | I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations. |
| 8 | I’m convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral) |
| 2 | Beauty. What is beautiful points us beyond itself toward what is true. (Good) |
| 3 | Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (Lawful) |
| 4 | No Limits. Nothing should fetter the infinite possibility inherent in all existence. (Chaotic) |
| 5 | Power. Knowledge is the path to power and domination. (Evil) |
| 6 | 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 take notes on its anatomy. |
| 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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