You have a talent for taking items from the ones who no longer need them anymore. You see yourself not as a scavenger, but as an innovator. You pursue your art with lofty ideals, motivated by keeping your machines in tip-top shape. Your uncanny ability also leads you to great battlefield treasure, and as such, you tend to have a unique relationship with merchants and smiths.
- Skill Proficiencies: Investigation, Persuasion
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools
- Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: A set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a set of traveler’s clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp
Feature: Scavenging specialty
No matter how little battle was done, you can still gather things easily that normal man could not find quickly without tools and/or magical assistance. You Gain advantage on investigation checks and are able to add your proficiency modifier on rolls related to finding items that may have a value from a given area. You will also be likely to find merchants that will want to trade you for the scavenged items. Make sure to tie this in with your character's backstory.
Suggested Characteristics
Battlefield scavengers are among the most ordinary people in the world — but tend to have a knack for finding the shiniest of shinies. They understand the value of hard work and the importance of community, but they’re generally in some of the lowest parts of the caste system.
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I believe that anything worth doing is worth doing right. I can’t help it — I’m a perfectionist.
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2
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I’m a snob who looks down on those who can’t appreciate fine art.
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3
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I always want to know how things work and what makes people tick.
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4
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I’m full of witty aphorisms and have a proverb for every occasion.
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5
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I’m rude to people who lack my commitment to hard work and fair play.
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6
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I like to talk at length about my profession.
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7
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I don’t part with my money easily and will haggle tirelessly to get the best deal possible.
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8
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I’m well known for my work, and I want to make sure everyone appreciates it. I’m always taken aback when people haven’t heard of me.
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Ideal |
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Community. It is the duty of all civilized people to strengthen the bonds of community and the security of civilization. (Lawful)
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2
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Generosity. My talents were given to me so that I could use them to benefit the world. (Good)
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3
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Freedom. Everyone should be free to pursue his or her own livelihood. (Chaotic)
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4
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Greed. I’m only in it for the money. (Evil)
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People. I’m committed to the people I care about, not to ideals. (Neutral)
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Aspiration. I work hard to be the best there is at my craft. (Any)
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Bond |
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1
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The workshop where I learned my trade is the most important place in the world to me.
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2
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I created a great work for someone, and then found them unworthy to receive it. I’m still looking for someone worthy.
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3
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I pursue wealth to secure someone’s love.
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4
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I will get revenge on the evil forces that destroyed my place of business and ruined my livelihood.
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Flaw |
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I’ll do anything to get my hands on something rare or priceless.
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2
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I’m quick to assume that someone is trying to cheat me.
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3
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I’m never satisfied with what I have — I always want more.
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4
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I’m horribly jealous of anyone who can outshine my handiwork. Everywhere I go, I’m surrounded by rivals.
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