You have studied the stars for years, gaining a deep knowledge of the cosmos. You may have attained your knowledge through an institute of higher education, an apprenticeship or even through the merits of your own curiosity. Your first love is the heavens, but the time has come to try your hand at something new.
- Skill Proficiencies: History, choose from Perception, Nature or Survival
- Tool Proficiencies: Navigator’s tools, choose from vehicles (space) and Cartographer’s tools
- Equipment: An abacus, hand held telescope (technically spyglass), case for maps and scrolls, common clothes and a pouch containing 10gp
Feature: Intellectual Abode
When you need to, you may secure small favors and/or cheap lodging for yourself and you adventuring companions from a fellow scientist you correspond with or a scientific institution you have ties to. Because you’re calling in a favor, you can’t be certain that you will receive help in every situation or the extent of the help.
Suggested Characteristics
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Personality Trait |
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1
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I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition.
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2
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I've read every book in the world's greatest libraries – or I like to boast that I have.
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3
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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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4
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There's nothing I like more than a good mystery.
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5
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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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6
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I… speak… slowly… when talking… to idiots,… which… almost… everyone… is… compared… to me.
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7
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I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations.
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8
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I'm convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets.
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Ideal |
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1
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Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral)
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2
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Beauty. What is beautiful points us beyond itself toward what is true. (Good)
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3
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Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (Lawful)
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4
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Power. Knowledge is the path to power and domination. (Evil)
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5
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Self-Improvement. The goal of a life of study is the betterment of oneself. (Any)
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6
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No Limits. Nothing should fetter the infinite possibility inherent in all existence. (Chaotic)
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Bond |
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1
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It is my duty to protect my students.
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2
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I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands.
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3
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I’ll always remember my first ship.
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4
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My life's work is a series of tomes related to astronomy
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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 sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it back.
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Flaw |
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1
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I am easily distracted by the promise of information.
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2
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I overlook obvious solutions in favor of complicated ones.
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3
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Once someone questions my intellect, I never back down no matter how dangerous the situation.
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4
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Once I start talking, it’s hard for me to stop.
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5
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I occasionally give out horoscopes that I know are untrue for a bit of gold
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6
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My endless nights staring at the stars have irrecovably ruined my sleep schedule
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