Your eyes have been opened to the world of arcane secrets. The ancient gods, the forbidden experiments, the Magicks that polite society deems mad (or just a bunch of hooey). Whether you're a practitioner yourself or hunting down these workers of shadowy weird, you know the importance of keeping an open mind–and playing your cards close to your chest.
- Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, plus one from among Deception, Insight, Performance, Religion, or Sleight of Hand
- Tool Proficiencies: Playing cards, including the Magician's Deck
- Languages: One esoteric or ancient language of your choice
- Equipment: A leather-bound diary, a bottle of ink, an ink pen, a hooded dark cloak, a wearable symbol or trinket, a Magician’s Deck, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Feature: Kindred Spirit
Whatever your appearance or station, you're comfortable with things most find shocking or absurd. The misfits of the world–people used to being treated as crackpots, charlatans, and jinxes–recognize you as someone receptive. Where others would laugh, or get out the pitchforks, you have that…aura…of someone in the know. After talking to you for 1 minute, those driven into secrecy will relax around you: persecuted loners will hear you out, mysterious shopkeepers will hint at their "specialty" wares, and doorkeepers who usually require a code word are (at DM's discretion) likely to make an exception.
Suggested Characteristics
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Personality Trait |
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1
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My eloquent flattery makes everyone I talk to feel like the most wonderful and important person in the world.
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2
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The common folk love me for my kindness and generosity.
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3
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No one could doubt by looking at my regal bearing that I am a cut above the unwashed masses.
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4
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I take great pains to always look my best and follow the latest fashions.
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5
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I don’t like to get my hands dirty, and I won’t be caught dead in unsuitable accommodations.
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6
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Despite my noble birth, I do not place myself above other folk. We all have the same blood.
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7
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My favor, once lost, is lost forever.
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8
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If you do me an injury, I will crush you, ruin your name, and salt your fields.
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Ideal |
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Respect. Respect is due to me because of my position, but all people regardless of station deserve to be treated with dignity. (Good)
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2
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Responsibility. It is my duty to respect the authority of those above me, just as those below me must respect mine. (Lawful)
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3
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Independence. I must prove that I can handle myself without the coddling of my family. (Chaotic)
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4
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Power. If I can attain more power, no one will tell me what to do. (Evil)
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5
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Family. Blood runs thicker than water. (Any)
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6
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Noble Obligation. It is my duty to protect and care for the people beneath me. (Good)
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Bond |
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1
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I will face any challenge to win the approval of my family.
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2
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My house’s alliance with another noble family must be sustained at all costs.
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3
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Nothing is more important than the other members of my family.
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4
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I am in love with the heir of a family that my family despises.
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5
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My loyalty to my sovereign is unwavering.
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6
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The common folk must see me as a hero of the people.
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Flaw |
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1
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I secretly believe that everyone is beneath me.
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2
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I hide a truly scandalous secret that could ruin my family forever.
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3
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I too often hear veiled insults and threats in every word addressed to me, and I’m quick to anger.
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4
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I have an insatiable desire for decadent pleasures.
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5
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In fact, the world does revolve around me.
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6
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By my words and actions, I often bring shame to my family.
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