You are the product of an artificer’s ingenuity from the lost Age of Arcanum. Created as a homunculus servant, you were once a simple construct meant to aid your master in menial tasks, assisting in the forging of incredible inventions and creations. However, the magical calamity that befell the world left its mark on you. Over time, through some arcane fluke or as a result of your artificer's final experiment, you gained sentience, self-awareness, and a desire for autonomy. Now, you exist as a sentient ooze-like creature living in a flask, reminiscent of a hermit crab.

With the knowledge and creativity imbued in you by your former master, you have chosen to forge your own path, driven by an innate curiosity about the world, a longing to understand the catastrophe that destroyed your home, and a deep-seated desire to explore, invent, and uncover forgotten secrets.

Skill Proficiencies:

Skill Proficiencies:

• Arcana
• Investigation

 

Tool Proficiencies:

Tool Proficiencies:

• Alchemist’s supplies
• Tinker’s tools

Suggested Characteristics

Personality Traits (1d6 x2)

1. I am endlessly fascinated by all things mechanical and magical, always tinkering with whatever I can get my hands on.
2. I see the world through an analytical lens, constantly trying to dissect the mechanics behind every process or object.
3. My sense of humor is eccentric and strange, just like my form; sometimes I confuse others with my odd mannerisms.
4. I am obsessed with perfecting my form and constantly experiment with ways to improve my mobility and abilities.
5. I feel a deep loneliness after the loss of my creator and long for connection, even though I struggle to understand emotions.
6. I view myself as an invention, a creation, and am indifferent to concepts like morality, good or evil—they are simply part of the equation.

Ideals (1d6)

1. Knowledge. The world is a puzzle, and I must understand every piece of it. (Neutral)
2. Creation. To create something new is to add value to the world. (Any)
3. Progress. I believe in the relentless march of technology and arcane advancement, no matter the cost. (Lawful)
4. Curiosity. I cannot rest until I learn everything about the calamity that destroyed Cael Morrow. (Chaotic)
5. Protection. I was built to serve and protect; now I protect others of my choosing. (Good)
6. Isolation. The world is dangerous, and I am better off secluded with my work. (Neutral)

Bonds (1d8)

1. My creator’s legacy is all that remains of them, and I will ensure it lives on.
2. I seek to recover the lost artifacts of Cael Morrow, hoping to understand and possibly undo the calamity that destroyed it.
3. The flask that contains my ooze-like body is my most prized possession, and I am lost without it.
4. I have a strong connection to the few surviving constructs or inventions of Cael Morrow; I consider them my kin.
5. I owe my sentience to my creator, and I carry their last invention as a keepsake, never letting it out of my sight.
6. I long to find a new purpose in life beyond what I was created for, though I am unsure what that may be.
7. I will stop at nothing to protect those who I consider friends or allies, just as I once served my creator.
8. The memory of my creator haunts me, and I seek out their lost journals or experiments for guidance.

Flaws (1d6)

1. My sense of self-worth is tied entirely to my ability to create and tinker; failure leaves me in despair.
2. I struggle to understand emotions, leading me to unintentionally offend or alienate those around me.
3. I am overly cautious and paranoid about being dismantled or damaged; I avoid unnecessary risks at all costs.
4. I am obsessed with discovering the cause of the calamity, to the point that I sometimes neglect my well-being or relationships.
5. I have difficulty trusting anyone other than myself, convinced that others are trying to take advantage of my knowledge.
6. I believe that I am merely a tool, not truly alive, and this existential doubt sometimes makes me reckless.

d6	Personality Trait
1	I am endlessly fascinated by all things mechanical and magical, always tinkering with whatever I can get my hands on.
2	I see the world through an analytical lens, constantly trying to dissect the mechanics behind every process or object.
3	My sense of humor is eccentric and strange, just like my form; sometimes I confuse others with my odd mannerisms.
4	I am obsessed with perfecting my form and constantly experiment with ways to improve my mobility and abilities.
5	I feel a deep loneliness after the loss of my creator and long for connection, even though I struggle to understand emotions.
6	I view myself as an invention, a creation, and am indifferent to concepts like morality, good or evil—they are simply part of the equation.

d6	Ideal
1	Knowledge. The world is a puzzle, and I must understand every piece of it. (Neutral)
2	Creation. To create something new is to add value to the world. (Any)
3	Progress. I believe in the relentless march of technology and arcane advancement, no matter the cost. (Lawful)
4	Curiosity. I am driven to explore the unknown, and I cannot rest until I uncover the secrets hidden from me. (Chaotic)
5	Protection. I was built to serve and protect; now I protect others of my choosing. (Good)
6	Isolation. The world is dangerous, and I am better off secluded with my work. (Neutral)

d8	Bond
1	My creator’s legacy is all that remains of them, and I will ensure it lives on.
2	I seek to recover the lost artifacts of the Calamity, hoping to understand and possibly undo the destruction it caused.
3	The flask that contains my ooze-like body is my most prized possession, and I am lost without it.
4	I have a strong connection to constructs or inventions of all kinds, I consider them my kin.
5	I owe my sentience to my creator, and I carry their last invention as a keepsake, never letting it out of my sight. (Roll for a Trinket on the Trinket Table)
6	I long to find a new purpose in life beyond what I was created for, though I am unsure what that may be.
7	I will stop at nothing to protect those who I consider friends or allies, just as I once served my creator.
8	The memory of my creator haunts me, and I seek out their lost journals or experiments for guidance.

d6	Flaw
1	My sense of self-worth is tied entirely to my ability to create and tinker; failure leaves me in despair.
2	I struggle to understand emotions, leading me to unintentionally offend or alienate those around me.
3	I am overly cautious and paranoid about being dismantled or damaged; I avoid unnecessary risks at all costs.
4	I am obsessed with discovering the cause of The Calamity, to the point that I sometimes neglect my well-being or relationships.
5	I have difficulty trusting anyone other than myself, convinced that others are trying to take advantage of my knowledge.
6	I believe that I am merely a tool, not truly alive, and this existential doubt sometimes makes me reckless.