You are a graudate of Bearbugs Institute for Magic and Wizardry, somewhat skilled in a particular field and closely associated with other bards, druids or arcane tricksters. You are a well-established part of the magical societies, freed from the constraints of a feudal social order. You learned your skills as an apprentice from a master of your field, under the sponsorship of your parents or a benefactor, until you became a "master" in your own right.
- Skill Proficiencies: You gained proficiencies depending on your field of study and research skills.
- Languages: Arcane studies require knowledge of some obscure languages.
- Equipment: A letter of graduation, a set of traveler’s clothes, and a pouch containing 1 cp.
There are different schools in the field of arcane knowledge.
| d10 | School of Magic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Abjuration |
| 2 | Conjuration |
| 3 | Divination |
| 4 | Enchantment |
| 5 | Evocation |
| 6 | Illusion |
| 7 | Necromancy |
| 8 | Transmutation |
| 9 | Metamagics |
| 10 | Others (Divine or Pact Magic) |
As a graduate, you can rely on certain benefits that membership in the arcane society provides. Your fellow students/ ex-students will provide you with lodging and food if necessary. In some cities and towns, a mages guild offers a central place to meet other members of your profession, which can be a good place to meet potential patrons, allies, or hirelings.
These Guilds often wield tremendous political power. If you are accused of a crime, your guild will support you if a good case can be made for your innocence or the crime is justifiable. You can also gain access to powerful political figures through the guild, if you are a member in good standing. Such connections might require the donation of money or magic items to the guild’s coffers.
You must pay dues of 5 gp per month to Bearbugs Institute for Magic and Wizardry. If you miss payments, you must make up back dues to remain in Bearbugs Institute for Magic and Wizardry's good graces.
Suggested Characteristics
Students come in all forms, from class-clown to the prodigy. Some are dedicated and push themselves, others may simply have a natural affinity towards the Arcane and there are always the prankster's and lazy entitled snobs.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I believe that anything worth doing is worth doing right. I can’t help it — I’m a perfectionist. |
| 2 | I’m a snob who never worked hard. |
| 3 | I always want to know how things work. |
| 4 | I'm jovial and love it to cheer people up. |
| 5 | Everything just comes naturally to me. I'm a prodigy. |
| 6 | I’m rude to people who lack my commitment to hard work and fair play. |
| 7 | I like to talk at length about my profession. |
| 8 | I was a poor student, every copper counts, so I love to haggle and only buy things I deem absolutly necessary. |
| d5 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Freedom. Everyone should be free to pursue his or her own livelihood. (Chaotic) |
| 2 | Generosity. My talents were given to me so that I could use them to benefit the world. (Good) |
| 3 | People. I’m committed to the people I care about, not to ideals. (Neutral) |
| 4 | Power. I seek knowlegde in order to subjugate others.(Evil) |
| 5 | Law. Even Magic bends to rules, everything needs order.(Lawful) |
| d4 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I pursue knowledge to secure someone’s admiration. |
| 2 | One day I will return to Bearbugs Institute for Magic and Sorcery and prove that I am the greatest mage of them all. |
| 3 | I owe Bearbugs Institute for Magic and Wizardry a great debt for forging me into the person I am today. |
| 4 | I will get revenge on the evil forces that destroyed my magic workshop and ruined my livelihood. |
| d4 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I’m quick to assume that someone is trying to cheat me. |
| 2 | I’m never satisfied with what I have — I always want to achieve more. |
| 3 | I’m horribly jealous of anyone who is more knowledgeable. Everywhere I go, I’m surrounded by rivals. |
| 4 | I’ll do anything to get my hands on arcane knowledge or magic artefacts. |
You are a graudate of Bearbugs Institute for Magic and Wizardry, skilled in a particular field and closely associated with other sorcerers and wizards. You are a well-established part of the magical societies, freed from the constraints of a feudal social order. You learned your skills as an apprentice from a master of your field, under the sponsorship of a benefactor or even were awarded a sholarship, until you became a master in your own right. Although you don't know a lot of spells yet, your arcane knowledge can only grow. In theory you already mastered every spell there is and aquired the knowledge to create your own spells.
As a graduate, you can rely on certain benefits that membership in the arcane society provides. Your fellow students/ ex-students will provide you with lodging and food if necessary. In some cities and towns, a mages guild offers a central place to meet other members of your profession, which can be a good place to meet potential patrons, allies, or hirelings.
These Guilds often wield tremendous political power. If you are accused of a crime, your guild will support you if a good case can be made for your innocence or the crime is justifiable. You can also gain access to powerful political figures through the guild, if you are a member in good standing. Such connections might require the donation of money or magic items to the guild’s coffers.
You must pay dues of 5 gp per month to Bearbugs Institute for Magic and Wizardry. If you miss payments, you must make up back dues to remain in Bearbugs Institute for Magic and Wizardry's good graces.
You may attempt to create your own spells. This is a dangerous and expensive undertaking, but it may reward you greatly.
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