You spent years learning the lore of the multiverse. You scoured manuscripts, studied scrolls, and listened to the greatest experts on the subjects that interest you. Your efforts have made you a master in your fields of study. No University tuition required.
You were a student in a local university, acadamy, or other academic institution, but you never paid a copper of tuition. You got along by sneaking into lectures, "borrowing" books, and impersonating students and professors, to gain access to knowledge. The best part is, there was no hassle over tests, tuition, or fees.
- Skill Proficiencies: Stealth, and Arcana, Nature, Medicine, or History,
- Tool Proficiencies: Disguise Kit
- Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: A bottle of black ink, a quill, a small knife, a batterd old textbook, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
To determine the nature of your scholarly training, roll a d8 or choose from the options in the table below.
| d8 | Major |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alchemy |
| 2 | Astronomy |
| 3 | Engineering |
| 4 | Medicine |
| 5 | History |
| 6 | Natural Philosophy |
| 7 | Wizard’s apprentice |
| 8 | Biology |
You have a ruse/scheme that you have used to enable you free ride into knowledge. This may include: alter egos, impersonation of professors, rediscovery of secet passageways, etc. Becaus of this you know your way around a universit. You know haw to access most parts of a uiversity without drawing attention and have a good idea of what is needed to sneak into any other institution, such as a temple, government building, or monastary.
Suggested Characteristics
These students often act like they are learned sages of the highest caliber, yet often they have had only a few years of sudy
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition. |
| 2 | I’ve read every book in the world’s greatest libraries—or I like to boast that I have. |
| 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 | There’s nothing I like more than a good mystery. |
| 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 am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations. |
| 8 | I’m convinced that people are always on the brink of figuring out my ruse. |
| 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 | A professor turned a blind eye to my ruse. I don't know what he/she wanted from me but I will be sure to repay my debt. |
| 2 | I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands. |
| 3 | I colect, leagaly or otherwise, almost every book I come across to expand on my knowlede. |
| 4 | My life’s work is a series of tomes related to a specific field of lore. |
| 5 | I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question. |
| 6 | I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it back. |
| 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 | I am the smartest person I know |
| 4 | I overlook obvious solutions in favor of complicated ones. |
| 5 | I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others. |
| 6 | I can't believe that anyone does anything for selfless reasons. |
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