Astronomers marvel at the sky overhead, studying the movements of stars, planets, moons, comets, and other celestial bodies to gain a deeper understanding of the universe. Astronomers may find themselves travelling the world in search of ancient maps of ancient skies, perhaps seeking lost observatories and star maps, accounts of celestial events, or powerful astronomical artifacts to add to their collections, while some may find themselves more inclined toward prophecies and the zodiac inscribed in starlight.

 

Credit: E3RIE_

Skill Proficiencies: Perception and your choice from History, Insight, or Religion.

Tool Proficiencies: Your choice from Calligrapher's supplies, Cartographer's tools, or Painter's supplies.

Languages: Your choice from Celestial, Draconic, or Sylvan.

Equipment: A journal, star map, ink, quill, ten pieces of parchment, a leather trunk containing intricate astronomer tools, such as a telescope, astrolabe, quadrant, and sundial, and a pouch containing 20 gp.

Suggested Characteristics

Astronomers are naturally curious folk always looking for the next discovery, be it related to the distant past or impending future. This kind of excitement and sense of duty make for strong, memorable personalities. 

d6	Personality Trait
1	My mood depends on the weather; the clearer the sky the better it is.
2	I won't do anything dangerous during a certain celestial event (such as a new moon, equinox, etc.)
3	I consult the constellations before making any important decisions
4	I love puzzles and mysteries
5	There are no coincidences. Period.
6	I'm basically nocturnal

d6	Ideal
1	Understanding: I can become more complete by understanding the universe through my work (neutral)
2	Discovery: I must be the first to figure out an ancient astronomical puzzle (any)
3	Power: I can gain power by declaring prophesies tied to astronomical events I scientifically know will happen and threatening people (evil)
4	Knowledge: That which is forbidden and taboo must be studied. Think of the possibilities... (chaotic)
5	Protection: I must warn people of dangerous astronomical events, such as comets or eclipses with grave consequences (good)
6	Determinism: The stars represent a path for the future. We must follow it (lawful)

d6	Bond
1	My astronomy kit is a gift from someone important to my development
2	I have a rival in the field. We love outdoing each other's research and being the first to solve mysteries.
3	I want to bring fame and honor to my observatory, or open my own one day
4	I once stumbled upon a great astronomical puzzle that remains unsolved... for now.
5	When I dream, astral beings communicate with me. They got me to where I am today.
6	I want to creat a device or system that can predict the future

d6	Flaw
1	Sometimes I ascribe to much meaning to everyday events
2	I will stop at nothing for knowledge I do not possess
3	I may or may not ramble a lot and go on crazy long tangents realted to my work when talking to people who aren't interested, like this ternary star system 17 lightyears away that I discovered where I was focusing on what I thought was one bright star but..
4	I am hopelessly disorganized, often losing really important items or documents
5	I am a chronic hoarder of random trinkets, books, and documents
6	I will sometimes fake constellation readings on people to get what I want