You are a staunch believer in progress and innovation, having worked within the hubs of technological advancement in Ærdenwald. Whether you were a magitech engineer, a factory overseer, a bounty hunter hired to protect industrial interests, or a loyalist to one of the great industrial factions, you believe the future is forged through ingenuity and perseverance. You see technology as a force that can reshape the world—though you may struggle with the ethical dilemmas it creates.
As someone who thrived in environments like Brasshaven’s Mechanum District or Aether’s Reach Skyforge, you have a sharp mind and practical skills. However, your alignment with industry may have made you enemies among more nature-oriented factions like the Verdant Concord or those wary of the cost of unbridled progress.
- Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, Persuasion
- Tool Proficiencies: Tinker’s Tools or Smith’s Tools
- Languages: One of your choice (often Common, Gnomish, or Draconic).
- Equipment: A set of artisan’s tools (your choice), a worker’s uniform or practical outfit, a blueprint or schematic of a past invention or magitech device, and a pouch containing 15 gp.
Choose the role you served within the industrial machine, or roll on the table below to determine your specialization.
| d8 | Industrial Role |
|---|---|
| 1 | Magitech engineer or innovator |
| 2 | Factory overseer or machinist |
| 3 | Security operative protecting industrial assets |
| 4 | Smuggler of rare industrial materials |
| 5 | Corporate negotiator or legal advocate |
| 6 | Urban bounty hunter working for industrialists |
| 7 | Propagandist spreading the ideals of progress |
| 8 | Apprentice under a renowned inventor or syndicate leader |
Your loyalty to industrial innovation grants you access to resources and allies within industrial hubs. Engineers, foremen, and syndicate representatives recognize your shared commitment to progress, providing assistance such as discounted tools, information about new projects, or introductions to influential figures.
Additionally, your understanding of industrial systems allows you to quickly identify weak points or inefficiencies in structures, machines, or operations, granting you advantage on Investigation checks related to mechanical devices or industrial infrastructure.
Suggested Characteristics
Industrial Loyalists are ambitious, pragmatic, and fiercely devoted to the concept of progress. Their personalities often reflect their work environments—either calculated and disciplined like a machine or chaotic and energetic like the sparks of invention.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I believe every problem can be solved with ingenuity and hard work. |
| 2 | I always carry tools or components, just in case inspiration strikes. |
| 3 | I have a competitive streak, striving to outdo rivals in my field. |
| 4 | I prefer efficiency over sentiment, valuing results above all else. |
| 5 | I take pride in my work and enjoy showing it off to others. |
| 6 | I am fascinated by how things work and can’t resist taking apart devices or examining artifacts. |
| 7 | I am skeptical of magic that isn’t tied to technology, seeing it as primitive or dangerous. |
| 8 | I struggle to relax, always thinking about the next project or problem to solve. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Progress: Innovation is the key to a better future. (Lawful) |
| 2 | Profit: Technology exists to create wealth and power. (Neutral) |
| 3 | Equality: Industrial progress should benefit everyone, not just the elite. (Good) |
| 4 | Control: Those who master technology have the right to shape the world. (Evil) |
| 5 | Freedom: Progress should never be stifled by outdated traditions. (Chaotic) |
| 6 | Pragmatism: The ends justify the means when it comes to progress. (Neutral) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | My greatest invention or discovery is my life’s work, and I will protect it at any cost. |
| 2 | I owe everything to the engineer or foreman who mentored me. |
| 3 | My loyalty to the Magitech Syndicate or a similar faction is unshakable. |
| 4 | A rival innovator humiliated me, and I will surpass them no matter what. |
| 5 | My family depends on my work, giving me purpose and drive. |
| 6 | I have a moral obligation to fix the harm my work has caused, even if it means betraying my allies. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am stubborn, refusing to admit when my ideas are flawed or impractical. |
| 2 | I am quick to dismiss opposing viewpoints as outdated or irrelevant. |
| 3 | My ambition blinds me to the ethical consequences of my work. |
| 4 | I am deeply suspicious of nature-based magic and its practitioners. |
| 5 | I am overly reliant on technology, struggling in situations where it’s unavailable. |
| 6 | I sometimes prioritize profit or recognition over the well-being of others. |
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