You studied in the grand universities of Calystria, mastering alchemical arts that blend magic and science. However, the economic disparity of your homeland may have driven you to use your talents for unorthodox purposes.

Suggested Characteristics

d8	Personality Trait
1	I approach problems like an experiment, always looking for creative solutions.
2	I am endlessly curious and eager to test my ideas.
3	I… speak… slowly… when talking… to idiots,… which… almost… everyone… is… compared… to me.
4	I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations.
5	I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition.
6	I'm used to helping out those who aren't as smart as I am, and I patiently explain anything and everything to others.
7	There's nothing I like more than a good mystery.
8	I'm convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets.

d6	Ideal
1	Progress: Knowledge should be used to advance society.
2	Equality: Innovation should benefit everyone, not just the wealthy.
3	Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (Lawful)
4	No Limits. Nothing should fetter the infinite possibility inherent in all existence. (Chaotic)
5	Power. Knowledge is the path to power and domination. (Evil)
6	Self-Improvement. The goal of a life of study is the betterment of oneself. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it back.
2	I work to preserve a library, university, scriptorium, or monastery.
3	A discovery I made is being exploited by the powerful, and I seek to stop them.
4	A mentor or rival at the university shaped my path, for better or worse.
5	I've been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question.
6	I will do anything to prove myself superior to me hated rival.

d6	Flaw
1	I often take reckless risks in pursuit of discovery.
2	I disdain traditional practices, sometimes ignoring their wisdom.
3	I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others.
4	Unlocking an ancient mystery is worth the price of a civilization.
5	I overlook obvious solutions in favor of complicated ones.
6	I am easily distracted by the promise of information.