Demonologist

You have spent most of their life cloistered away because of their studies. Why have you become so obsessed with demons, devils, Yugoloths, and fiends that you would leave behind society? Do you come from a long line of warlocks and seek to know more information about the ones they’ve formed a pact with? Are you a slayer of demons, devils, Yugoloths and fiends and need to know everything about them? Are you looking to summon and control these types of beings? Or perhaps you need knowledge for a mission given to you by the church. Whatever your reasoning may be, your knowledge would surely be useful in a battle.

Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, Religion

Languages: Two exotic languages of your choice (Abyssal, Celestial, Deep Speech, Draconic, Infernal, Primordial, Sylvan, or Undercommon).

Equipment: A monster hunter's pack, a set of common clothes, a pouch containing 10 gp, and several (3-6) books about fiends.

Suggested Characteristics

Use the tables for the sage background below as the basis for your traits and motivations, modifying the entries when appropriate to suit your identity as a demonologist.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition.
2	I’ve read every book in the world’s greatest libraries—or I like to boast that I have.
3	I’m used to helping out those who aren’t as smart as I am, and I patiently explain anything and everything to others.
4	There’s nothing I like more than a good mystery.
5	I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment.
6	I … speak … slowly … when talking … to idiots, … which … almost … everyone … is … compared … to me.
7	I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations.
8	I’m convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets.

d6	Ideal
1	Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral)
2	Beauty. What is beautiful points us beyond itself toward what is true. (Good)
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	It is my duty to protect my students.
2	I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands.
3	I work to preserve a library, university, scriptorium, or monastery.
4	My life’s work is a series of tomes related to a specific field of lore.
5	I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question.
6	I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it back.

d6	Flaw
1	I am easily distracted by the promise of information.
2	Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy.
3	Unlocking an ancient mystery is worth the price of a civilization.
4	I overlook obvious solutions in favor of complicated ones.
5	I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others.
6	I can’t keep a secret to save my life, or anyone else’s.