
You've spent your life exploring forgotten tombs, ancient ruins, and perilous dungeons in search of hidden treasures. Whether driven by personal gain, a thirst for knowledge, or a sense of adventure, you've become adept at navigating the dangers of the unknown. Perhaps you learned your skills from a mentor, or maybe you're entirely self-taught. Whatever the case, you're a seasoned treasure hunter, always on the lookout for the next great discovery. The lure of gold, magical artifacts, and the thrill of uncovering hidden secrets continue to push you forward on your never-ending quest for wealth and glory.
You travel the world, seeking out rumors buried in local legends and forgotten history books. You are equally at home in a crowded market square, discussing urban legends with merchants, as you are in a library, sorting through dusty tomes that speak of long lost civilizations. You have sailed oceans, explored jungles, and crossed deserts in search of buried treasure. Unlike some, who never leave their corner of the world, you have already been well traveled.
A lost city made of gold, buried underneath a mountain. A chest of ancient platinum coins from an empire that has been fallen for millennia. A fountain that legends says one drink from will stop the drinker from aging. The sword of an ancient paladin that is rumored to have been crafted by the gods. These are things that interest treasure hunters. They seek out ancient treasures and valuables that can be sold, as well as important historical discoveries that can bring them fame and glory. True to their name, treasure hunters live for the hunt and adventure.
You recently came into possession of a small treasure. You spent most of your current gold finding it, but it could be worth something to someone. Work with your DM to determine what the treasure is and who you could sell it to.
- Skill Proficiencies: Investigation, History
- Tool Proficiencies: Cartographer's Tools
- Languages: One of your choice, related to past excursions you have participated in
- Equipment: Cartographer's Tools, a dungeoneer's pack a map case, a grappling hook, a set of traveler's clothes, a small treasure worth 15 gp, and a small pouch containing 5 gp
You are used to digging in the dust, looking for trinkets. You've spent some time making a living out of treasure hunting. As such, you have found a contact or two, perhaps even an organization, that can help you make a profit in your line of work.
Coins and gems, priceless pieces of art and magical artifacts, and ancient texts are all worth something to the right buyer. However, ancient treasure is often fought over by multiple interested parties. Having a legal claim to the treasure once it is in your possession can be key to ensuring that you are allowed to keep what you found. Treasure hunting is often viewed as a business, and every good business needs legal advice.
This contact or organization can be contacted to help ensure that rival treasure hunters will not be credited for the discovery and that your finds cannot be taken away from you. Additionally, they can help publish your findings in books and deal with any potential legal or political ramifications. Ancient discoveries can be world altering after all, and that comes with a lot of paperwork that you would rather avoid.
Fortune and glory may be the dream of many, but for Tomb Raiders, the allure lies in the enigmatic and arcane secrets buried within forgotten tombs. While Treasure Hunters chase after gold and trinkets, Tomb Raiders are drawn to the mystical side of discoveries, fascinated by ancient blood-curses, magical wards, and artifacts with peculiar, magical properties.
Picture a crystal skull that devours spells or the lingering blood-curses of a boy king. These are the treasures that set a Tomb Raider's heart ablaze. Unlike their wealth-driven counterparts, Tomb Raiders see their mission as a sacred duty. They embark on perilous quests not for personal gain but to unravel the ancient magics within tombs, ensuring that the mystical dangers are neutralized and the artifacts preserved.
Tomb Raiders are the guardians of ancient secrets, seeking out and dismantling dangerous magical items to protect the world from their malevolent influence. While they may not amass the same wealth as Treasure Hunters, they earn respect for their dedication to preserving history and safeguarding others.
If your character embraces the life of a Tomb Raider, you gain the following background feature instead of Man of Fortune.
In every new location, you possess an innate sense for uncovering local rumors, legends, and ghost stories. Your intuition guides you to individuals who may hold the answers you seek, even if they are hesitant to share their knowledge.
Furthermore, your proficiency in the Arcana skill replaces History, reflecting your Tomb Raider's ability to decipher ancient magical seals or tracking elusive mystical energies, your expertise extends beyond the mere pursuit of material wealth, making you a true master of the occult and purveyor of the supernatural.
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