Your life has been irrevocably shaped by the alien empire of Kelewan or the energies of rifts...
- Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Arcana, History, Intimidation, or Survival.
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan's tools or a gaming set. You speak, read, and write Tsurani (Natal) and Common.
- Languages: Two of your choice
- Equipment: A set of common clothes, and a few Tsurani coins (and 5 gp).
Feature: Echoes of the Path
After 10 minutes of meditation (can be done during a short rest), choose one benefit lasting until your next long rest or until you use this feature again:
- Unwavering Resolve: Advantage on saves vs. being charmed or frightened.
- Calculated Precision: Once per turn, add a d4 to one STR, DEX, or INT attack roll or ability check.
- Alien Presence/Insight: Advantage on Charisma (Intimidation) checks vs. non-Tsurani. Advantage on Wisdom (Insight) checks vs. Tsurani or those familiar with their culture.
- Rift Attunement (If Rift-Touched): Advantage on Wisdom (Perception) to notice planar disturbances/rifts/extraplanar creatures (60ft). Advantage on saves vs. environmental effects from such instability.
Suggested Characteristics
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Personality Trait |
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1
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I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition.
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2
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I’ve read every book in the world’s greatest libraries—or I like to boast that I have.
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3
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I’m used to helping out those who aren’t as smart as I am, and I patiently explain anything and everything to others.
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4
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There’s nothing I like more than a good mystery.
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5
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I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment.
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6
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I … speak … slowly … when talking … to idiots, … which … almost … everyone … is … compared … to me.
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7
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I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations.
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8
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I’m convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets.
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Ideal |
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1
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Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral)
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2
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Beauty. What is beautiful points us beyond itself toward what is true. (Good)
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3
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Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (Lawful)
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4
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No Limits. Nothing should fetter the infinite possibility inherent in all existence. (Chaotic)
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5
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Power. Knowledge is the path to power and domination. (Evil)
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6
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Self-Improvement. The goal of a life of study is the betterment of oneself. (Any)
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Bond |
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1
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It is my duty to protect my students.
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2
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I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands.
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3
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I work to preserve a library, university, scriptorium, or monastery.
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4
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My life’s work is a series of tomes related to a specific field of lore.
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5
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I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question.
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6
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I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it back.
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Flaw |
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1
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I am easily distracted by the promise of information.
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2
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Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy.
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3
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Unlocking an ancient mystery is worth the price of a civilization.
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4
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I overlook obvious solutions in favor of complicated ones.
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5
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I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others.
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6
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I can’t keep a secret to save my life, or anyone else’s.
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