The term physician is loosely applied here to what may be a barber, leech, alchemist, marshal, or aix of all of these trades. You have worked under the guidance of one such individual at a castle, keep, or manor house caring for its owner and their staff, court, and anyone else deemed worthy of your attention by your employer.
You've learned a world of information about people, their bodies, moods, humors, how the stars and planets affect them, what makes them tick to the best of modern understanding. You've learned how to mix medicines and apply them. You know how to suture a wound and what bark to chew for a headache.
Although you love the art you've learned, the road of adventure pulls at your heart, fills your dreams, and calls you away. Perhaps what you've learned I'll prove useful yet as you stat this new chapter of life.
- Skill Proficiencies: Medicine, Arcana, Insight, Nature, Investigation
- Tool Proficiencies: Herbalist's Kit, Poisoner's Kit, Alchemist's Supplies
- Languages: Common and Elvish
- Equipment: A bottle of black ink, a quill, a set of traveler's clothes, a healer's kit and a pouch containing 15gp
A physician's apprentice has basically one goal in their line of work, healing people. Your extensive training in this regard grants you the Healer feat. But healing isn't always of the physical sort. You'll be called on for mental and emotional healing as well. You must choose how available you make yourself for this work.
Suggested Characteristics
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I've learned that people express themselves through their animals and pets. |
| 2 | Though I didn't attend a university, I could challenge many of their graduates to a test of mental prowess. |
| 3 | I’m used to helping out those who aren’t as smart as I am, and I patiently explain anything and everything to others. |
| 4 | I would rather be around animals than humans. |
| 5 | I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment. |
| 6 | I … speak … slowly … when talking … to idiots, … which … almost … everyone … is … compared … to me. |
| 7 | I've become something of an expert at consoling people after a loss. |
| 8 | People think I'm not as smart as other doctors and that's fine with me. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral) |
| 2 | Beauty. What is beautiful points us beyond itself toward what is true. (Good) |
| 3 | Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (Lawful) |
| 4 | No Limits. Nothing should fetter the infinite possibility inherent in all existence. (Chaotic) |
| 5 | Power. Knowledge is the path to power and domination. (Evil) |
| 6 | Self-Improvement. The goal of a life of study is the betterment of oneself. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | Animals make our world work better for us and that means something to me. |
| 2 | I'm self-taught in everything I know and I'll always strive to learn more. |
| 3 | My personal notes are in complete disarray and that needs to be fixed. I have a book to write. |
| 4 | My life’s work is a series of tomes related to a specific field of lore. |
| 5 | I must find out what happens to an animal's soul when it dies. |
| 6 | The search for knowledge is neverending and I'm fine with that. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am easily distracted by the promise of information. |
| 2 | Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy. |
| 3 | Unlocking an ancient mystery is worth the price of a civilization. |
| 4 | I overlook obvious solutions in favor of complicated ones. |
| 5 | I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others. |
| 6 | People are beneath me and I'm okay without them. |
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