As an Arcane Investigator, you have dedicated your life to uncovering secrets of the magical world. Trained both in the art of combat and the subtleties of arcane lore, you are adept at tracking down rogue spellcasters, lost magical artifacts, and forbidden spells. Whether employed by a royal court, a guild, or working freelance, your skills ensure that the mystical forces in the realm are kept in check and used responsibly.

Skill Proficiencies:

Choose two skills from Arcana, Investigation, Insight, and Perception. Your training has equipped you with the keen analytical abilities needed to decipher magical phenomena and the sharp eye for detail crucial in solving mysteries surrounding arcane objects and spellcasters.

Tool Proficiencies:

You gain proficiency with thieves’ tools and one type of artisan’s tools of your choice. These tools aid you in disabling magical traps, opening locked magical archives, and sometimes modifying or repairing arcane devices.

Languages:

You can speak, read, and write one additional language of your choice. This linguistic ability represents your exposure to various cultures and ancient texts during your investigations.

Suggested Characteristics

d8	Personality Trait
1	I never take things at face value and am always looking for hidden truths.
2	I am endlessly curious and can’t resist a mystery.
3	I am meticulous and methodical, leaving no stone unturned.
4	I tend to speak using arcane jargon and esoteric language that confounds others.
5	I am skeptical of everyone and everything until proven otherwise.
6	I enjoy sharing tales of my investigative exploits and rarely miss an opportunity to do so.
7	I often get lost in thought and am oblivious to my surroundings.
8	I have an anecdote or historical reference for every situation, often citing old cases or magical theories.

d6	Ideal
1	Knowledge: The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral)
2	Order: It is my duty to preserve order by ensuring magic is not abused. (Lawful)
3	Freedom: Information should be free, and secrets are meant to be uncovered. (Chaotic)
4	Duty: I have a duty to protect society from dangerous magical forces. (Good)
5	Power: Controlling magic is the means to obtain power and respect. (Evil)
6	Curiosity: I am driven by a profound desire to learn all I can about the magical world. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	I owe my life to a mage who took me in when I was lost.
2	A powerful artifact I found early in my career sparked my enduring fascination with all things arcane.
3	I have an old rival who always seems to be one step ahead of me.
4	My instruments of investigation were passed down to me by a beloved mentor.
5	I am searching for an ancient book filled with forgotten magical secrets.
6	My destiny is linked mysteriously to a particular spell, one I must understand fully.

d6	Flaw
1	I am easily distracted by the promise of information.
2	I can’t keep a secret to save my life, or anyone else’s.
3	I am overly suspicious of my allies.
4	My obsession with arcane mysteries can blind me to the dangers they pose.
5	I secretly believe others are too ignorant to deal with magical threats.
6	I hold grudges and often find it difficult to forgive perceived slights, especially from other scholars or mages.