Whether you enjoyed partying a little too much, felt crushed under the weight of expectations, or became disillusioned with higher education, you've abandoned your studies for a life of adventuring, setting your life on a new or different trajectory than was planned, either by you or your parents. Your completion of introductory classes has left you with some general knowledge, but you stopped short of achieving mastery of a specific field or major. Your extra curricular pursuits (perhaps a boisterous social life, forbidden side projects, a secret small business, messy romantic entanglements, or fanciful daydreaming) took more attention than your studies, unfortunately. You retain some contacts from your old life at least, though encountering them may be embarrassing. Maybe you'll return to your studies... some day, or maybe you'll find another less trodden path.
- Skill Proficiencies: Choose:
- Tool Proficiencies: You are proficient in a gaming set of your choice;
- Languages: Any one of your choice
Feature: Half-Remembered Studies
Once per long rest, you may add half your proficiency bonus to an intelligence skill check which you are not proficient in.
Suggested Characteristics
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Personality Trait |
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I didn’t have the cutthroat attitude necessary to succeed. I won’t make that mistake again.
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2
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Even my competitors said I was affable and talented. Those traits should serve me well.
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3
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To prosper, you have to be in control.
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4
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The customer is always right.
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5
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I was cutting corners and breaking deals to maximize profit. That’s why I failed.
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6
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When I get an idea, I am single-minded in its execution — even if it’s a terrible idea.
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7
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If I can be everyone’s friend, I’ll always have support.
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8
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My heart wasn’t in being a merchant, so I failed. I’m not all that keen on adventuring either, but I need the money.
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Ideal |
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1
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Survival. Where there’s life, there’s hope. If I remain alive and flexible, I can succeed. (Any)
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2
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Generosity. People helped me when I was down. Now that I’m back on my feet, I’ll pay it forward. (Good)
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3
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Excitement. Caution got me nowhere in my previous business. I’m not going to let it hold me back now. (Chaotic)
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4
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Wealth. With enough coin, I can buy comfort, power, knowledge, and even eternal life. Nothing will stand between me and money. (Evil)
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5
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Stability. The mercantile trade was too chaotic for me. I need a nice stable profession, like adventuring. (Lawful)
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6
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Redemption. Too many people consider me a failure. So I need to prove them wrong. (Any)
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Bond |
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1
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My family means everything to me. I failed them before, and I must not do so again.
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2
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My church provides a connection to my god, so I must ensure that it is protected and funded.
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3
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My former business partner fell ill, and then our business failed. Part of my new venture involves earning enough to take care of their family.
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4
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If I take care of my possessions, they’ll take care of me. People come and go, but a weapon or a wand is something you can always rely on.
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5
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Although my business failed, the people of my community were kind to me. I’ll do everything in my power to protect them.
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6
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I owe a dangerous person a lot of money. As long as they’re happy, they let my debt rest unpaid.
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Flaw |
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1
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Why spend gold here when you can buy the same thing for copper in the next town?
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2
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I must have the best of everything. Like, right now.
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3
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You haven’t heard of me? I’m sure that’s because of your ignorance and low breeding.
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4
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I failed, but I’m awesome. So when anyone else is successful, it must be because of nepotism, dishonesty, or dumb luck.
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5
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I find that most people are trustworthy. Hey, where’s my belt pouch?
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6
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Nothing gets between me and danger except my fellow adventurers. So I’ll be sure to put them there.
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