Men of Letters are "preceptors, observers, beholders, chroniclers" of mysteries not easily explainable or known to men. They have knowledge of mysteries of the supernatural and many arcane arts like alchemy. They considered hunters to be a lower class to them. Thus, their order only shares its secrets to the most elite hunters they deem to be worthy. These families of hunters are hand picked in each location where a bunker or hub of the Men of Letters resides. Some of the more well known family names are the Campbell's, Colt's, Winchester's, and Cross's. Each of these families have accomplished great things with the aid of the order and vice versa.
- Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from among Arcana, History, Religion, Stealth, Insight, or Perception.
- Tool Proficiencies: You are proficient with thieves’ tools.
- Languages: Choose one exotic language (Abyssal"Latin", Celestial,"Enochian").
- Equipment: A holy symbol, a pouch full of salt, a wooden stake, a necklace with an Aquarian Star symbol (Men of Letters sign).
Feature: Supernatural Hunter
You have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks to identify supernatural activity while in the field. You can also roll intelligence (History or Religion) checks to recall information about them. You also know all the locations of bunkers or hubs belonging to the Men of Letters in any city you visit, and can get aid or assistance if you so require. After vanquishing your prey, you can inform the closest bunker about it so they can record it into their archives. You will also receive payment upon completing missions they send you on.
Suggested Characteristics
Supernatural Hunters tend to enter the trade because it runs in their family, or they were victims of a supernatural occurrence that drove them to seek revenge. Choose from the characteristics below that best represent you, or choose your own if you would like.
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Personality Trait |
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I always have a plan for what to do when things go wrong.
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2
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I don’t pay attention to the risks in a situation. Never tell me the odds.
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3
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I don’t run from evil. Evil runs from me.
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4
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I live for the thrill of the hunt.
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5
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I put no trust in divine beings.
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6
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I don’t talk about the thing that torments me. I’d rather not burden others with my problems.
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7
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I refuse to become a victim, and I will not allow others to be victimized.
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8
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I’m confident in my own abilities and do what I can to instill confidence in others.
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Ideal |
1
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I will make sure that the demons that plague this world wish they never left hell. (Good)
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2
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I have a dark calling that puts me above the law. (Chaotic)
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3
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I’m loyal to my friends, not to any ideals, and everyone else can take a trip down the Styx for all I care. (Neutral)
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4
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I like to know my enemy’s capabilities and weaknesses before rushing into battle. (Lawful)
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5
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I kill monsters to make the world a safer place, and to exorcise my own demons. (Good)
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6
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I try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good)
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Bond |
1
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I will hunt down the demon that killed someone I loved, and get my revenge.
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2
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I keep my thoughts and discoveries in a journal. My journal is my legacy.
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3
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I would sacrifice my life and my soul to protect the innocent.
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4
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A terrible guilt consumes me. I hope that I can find redemption through my actions.
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5
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Someone I loved died because of a mistake I made. That will never happen again.
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6
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There’s evil in me, I can feel it. It must never be set free.
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Flaw |
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My goal is to summon a demon to destroy him, the consequences do not bother me.
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2
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I have certain rituals that I must follow every day. I can never break them.
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3
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I talk to spirits that no one else can see.
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4
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If there’s a plan, I’ll forget it. If I don’t forget it, I’ll ignore it.
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5
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I'm very cocky and tend to show off whenever I get a chance.
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6
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I have a “tell” that reveals when I’m lying.
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Variant The Men of Letters Chosen Hunters: Supernatural Hunter