A nerd is someone who enjoys learning and obtaining new information in general for it's own sake, often without discrimination to different areas of knowledge. The key to recognizing a nerd is if they are completely indifferent to the application of what they learn, and only seek the knowledge itself.
Someone who is a nerd could also be a geek--one who is passionate about highly specific interests--or a dork--one who is a social outcast--but they do not have to be.
- Skill Proficiencies: Nerds love to study and learn. Take a skill proficiency in insight or investigation.
- Languages: The more languages you know, the more you can learn! Take two additional languages of your choice.
- Equipment: You carry a book of your choice, your most recent grade report, a pair of glasses or chewing gum, a set of common clothes, and a wallet with 10 dollars in it.
Field of Specialty
To determine the nature of your scholarly interests, roll a d8 or choose from the options in the table below.
| d8 |
Field of Specialty |
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1
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Psychology
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2
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Arcana and Magicks
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3
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Literature
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4
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Engineering
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5
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Astronomy
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6
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Social Studies
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7
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Art History
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8
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Criminology
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Feature: Researcher
When you attempt to learn or recall a piece of lore, if you do not know that information, you often know where and from whom you can obtain it. Usually, this information comes from a library, university, or a professor or other learned person or creature. While in New Sanctuaire, most archivists and other scholars will recognize you and welcome your interest.
You start the party with one close friend and one acquaintance. Other nerds, misfits, and virgins are more amicable towards you. Preps, jocks, and sluts are neutral towards you. Clowns are more distrustful of you.
Spell List
Suggested Characteristics
Nerds are defined by their interest in school, and their characteristics reflect this life of study. Devoted to scholarly pursuits, a nerd values knowledge highly—sometimes in its own right, sometimes as a means toward other ideals.
| d8 |
Personality Trait |
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1
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I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition.
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2
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I’ve read every book in the university library—or I like to boast that I have.
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3
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I’m used to helping out those who aren’t as smart as I am, and I patiently explain anything and everything to others.
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4
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There’s nothing I like more than a good mystery.
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5
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I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment.
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6
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I … speak … slowly … when talking … to idiots, … which … almost … everyone … is … compared … to me.
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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 work and cheat off of me.
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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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| d6 |
Bond |
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1
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I'm incredibly excited every time I meet someone in the same field of study as me.
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2
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I consider the great figures of my interests to be my friends--be they long dead or not.
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3
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I work to preserve a library or university archive like no one else will.
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4
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I've wrapped up my entire personality in one thing I really, really like. I don't know who I am without my interests.
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5
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I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question.
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6
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I never developed social skills-- I'm miserably lonely.
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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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Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy.
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3
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Being the best in class is more important that making friends.
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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 speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others.
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6
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I can’t keep a secret to save my life, or anyone else’s.
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