Your magical abilities manifested at a quite young age. While some people interpret your arcane affinity as a blessing from the gods (or a specific deity), you are unsure. Seeking knowledge about the arcane arts and religion alike - and everything else you can find along the way - you've spend years trying to solve the mystery of your magic.
- Skill Proficiencies: You are proficient in two skills: Arcana, History, Insight, Religion
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan tools of your choice
- Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: A holy symbol (a gift to you by those that believe you blessed by the gods), a bottle of ink, a quill, a little notebook to collect your stray thoughts, ideas and doodles, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp.
Feature: Researcher
When you attempt to learn or recall a piece of lore, if you do not know that information, you often know where and from whom you can obtain it. Usually, this information comes from a library, scriptorium, university, or a sage or other learned person or creature. Your DM might rule that the knowledge you seek is secreted away in an almost inaccessible place, or that it simply cannot be found. Unearthing the deepest secrets of the multiverse can require an adventure or even a whole campaign.
Suggested Characteristics
Seeking knowledge has shaped you, as has your family, your city and the connections you hold within.
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Personality Trait |
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I'm used to helping out those who aren't as smart as I am, and I patiently explain anything and everything to others.
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I can find common ground between the fiercest enemies, empathizing with them and always working toward peace.
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3
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There's nothing I like more than a good mystery.
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4
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Nothing can shake my optimistic attitude.
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5
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I quote (or misquote) sacred texts and proverbs in almost every situation.
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6
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I'm willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment.
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7
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I’ve enjoyed fine food, drink, and the comforts of studies and high society. Rough living grates on me.
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8
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I see everything as a smoking gun, and make connections when they are there as often as when they're not.
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Ideal |
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Truth. Everyone can have their own opinions, but no one truth. (Lawful)
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Education. Everyone should have access to knowledge to understand themselves and the world they live in better. (Good)
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Change. We must help bring about the changes the gods are constantly working in the world. (Chaotic)
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Power. Knowledge is the path to power and domination. (Evil)
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Self-Improvement. The goal of a life of study is the betterment of oneself. (Any)
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Transparency. No information should be forbidden, as fear of knowledge is the world's great limiter. (Chaotic)
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Bond |
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I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question.
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2
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I want to learn everything I can about everything so I'm never caught off guard, and always useful to those who need it.
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3
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I need to prove myself intelligent enough to claim my rightful place in a selective group.
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4
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Everything I do is for the common people.
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5
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I will do anything to protect the people who are dear to me.
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It is my duty to protect those that cant protect themselves.
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Flaw |
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I judge others harshly, and myself even more severely.
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2
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I am easily distracted by the promise of information.
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3
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Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy.
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4
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I overlook obvious solutions in favor of complicated ones.
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5
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I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others.
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6
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I can’t keep a secret to save my life, or anyone else’s.
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