You are an Arcane Test Subject, A magical science experiment of some kind, whether it be as one from childhood, or a volunteer for a personal reason. Whatever the reason may be, you've lived around or exposed o magic so long, it's basically become part of your life.
Feature: Eldritch Side Effect
You have developed a strange side effect as the result of being an arcane test subject. You have a side effect die which is a d4 you can use as a reaction once per day, regaining the use of it on a long rest. Roll a d8 and the result determines which magic school effect is available to you. When you can use it depends on the school of testing you were subjected to:
| d8 |
Magic Schools |
| 1 |
Evocation: When you make a saving throw from a spell or magical ability that inflicts damage, you can use your reaction to roll your side effect die and add the result to your saving throw. |
| 2 |
Abjuration: When you make a saving throw from a spell or magical ability that would change your form, you can use your reaction to roll your side effect die and add the result to your saving throw. |
| 3 |
Transmutation: When you hit with an unarmed strike, you can use your reaction to roll your side effect die and add the result to your attacks damage. |
| 4 |
Divination: When you roll initiative, you can use your reaction to roll your side effect die and add the result to your initiative roll |
| 5 |
Necromancy: When an undead creature makes an attack targeting you, you can use your reaction to roll your side effect die and subtract the result from the creatures attack roll, potentially causing it to miss |
| 6 |
Enchantment: If you would make an ability check to persuade, intimidate, or deceive someone, you can use your reaction to roll your side effect die and add the result to your ability check |
| 7 |
Conjuration: You can use your reaction to immediately produce from a pocket, bag, or other similar compartment a non-magical item with a value of a roll of your side effect die x 10 gp |
| 8 |
Illusion: When you roll a check to avoid being seen, you can use your reaction to roll your side effect die and add the result to your check. |
Suggested Characteristics
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Personality Trait |
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1
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I've lived long enough, I live for the thrill of life.
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2
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I've lived in isolation so long, I barely speak at all. I prefer gestures and grunts.
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3
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I assume everything that happens is because of some "Cosmic Plan" of some kind
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4
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I often drown out things not directly involving me and become lost in my own thought.
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5
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Despite my history, I'm utterly serene, even when face-to-face with death.
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6
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I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition.
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7
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I often don't understand social rules or etiquette
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8
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I don't speak about my past. I'd rather not burden others with my problems.
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9
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I try my hardest not to rely on others. I've lasted long enough doing so, I don't need to now.
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10
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I'm always wary around authority figures because of my life under one.
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Ideal |
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1
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Strategy. I like to know what my enemies are capable of before I rush into the field. (Lawful)
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2
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Revenge. I'll try at any costs to kill the spirits that haunt me, or die trying. (Any)
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3
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Redemption. I'm a monster, and I kill other monsters. It's the least I could do for existing. (Evil)
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4
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Knowledge. Information and curiosity are the pillars of society, and needs to be protected at all costs. (Chaotic)
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5
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Honor. I don't steal from others without their knowing. Only cowards do that. (Neutral)
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6
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Freedom. Chains are meant to be broken, as are those who would forge them. (Chaotic)
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Bond |
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1
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I have a journal full of my thoughts and discoveries. It's my legacy.
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2
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There’s evil in me, I can feel it. It must never be set free.
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3
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I have a child I must protect. I'll do anything to make the world better for them.
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4
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Should my experimenters perfect what they were trying to accomplish with me, they could take over the Cosmos, or destroy it.
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5
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I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question.
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6
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I'll never forget my brothers and sisters who were experimented on along side me. I wish to one day find them again and ensure they are safe.
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Flaw |
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1
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I assume the worst in people. I've had to in order to survive.
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2
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I'm unable to remember most of my past. I have no idea why, but almost all of my life is blank to me.
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3
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I have no compassion for the dead. After all, they're lucky.
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4
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I constantly see vaguely corporeal humanoids and often speak with them, even though I'm the only one who can see them.
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5
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Now that I've joined society, I often indulge in it too much.
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6
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I'm often easily distracted by the promise of information.
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