The grand cities of the North are rife with sleaze, scandal, and skullduggery, giving rise to a gamut of crimes that the traditional City Watch are ill-equipped to deal with. In such cases, the private detective steps from the lamplight to investigate, employing a diverse range of mental and social talents to unravel each mystery.
- Skill Proficiencies: Perception, Investigation
- Languages: Two of your choice
- Equipment: A magnifying glass, a ink (1 ounce bottle), a ink pen, 10 parchment (one sheet), a set of dark common clothes including a a greatcoat and hat, and a pouch containing 8 gp.
Feature: Master Sleuth
If you spend ten minutes talking to a stranger, you uncover hidden information about them by studying their mannerisms, tiny scuffs on their clothing, and so forth. At the DM’s discretion, you deduce one of the following pieces of information about them: a recent location they’ve visited, an object they’ve handled, or a person they’ve spoken with.
Suggested Characteristics
Detectives typically have above-normal intelligence, and can seem distant or aloof in the presence of lesser minds. They’re often marginalized to the extent of becoming loners, or have crippling flaws they strive to keep hidden.
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Personality Trait |
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1
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Before I leave a room, I often turn to ask one last question.
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2
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I don’t play by the rules.
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3
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I find ignorance amusing.
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4
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I like to reveal my findings to a captive audience.
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5
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I’m witheringly sarcastic.
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6
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I rarely reveal my true feelings.
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7
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I solve crimes because life bores me.
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8
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I’m oddly superstitious.
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Ideal |
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1
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Justice. I’m sworn to bring criminals to justice (Lawful).
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2
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Intellect. The mind is a muscle that must be exercised to achieve brilliance (Any).
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3
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Greed. I need coin to dig me out of this pit (Neutral)
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4
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Redemption. I’m trying to undo all the bad things I’ve done in my life (Any).
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5
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Recklessness. If they break the rules, so can I (Chaotic).
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6
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Curiosity. We don’t learn anything unless we experiment (Any).
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Bond |
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1
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The same nemesis is secretly behind many of my greatest investigations.
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2
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I wear a signature article of clothing, moustache style, or accessory.
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3
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My assistant travels everywhere with me.
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4
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I’ve a trauma in my past that still haunts me.
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5
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I’m immaculately dressed.
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6
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I’m attracted to people who live fast and dangerously.
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Flaw |
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1
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I have a self-destructive vice that I indulge in secret.
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2
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I lack empathy for my prey
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3
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I underestimate or look down upon the common folk.
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4
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All my relationships end in ruin.
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5
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I’m cripplingly obsessive.
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6
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I don’t know how to handle failure.
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