Have spent most of your life around technology, over the years you've developed a knack for noticing the intricacies of the machines you work with. your mind is full of wires and cogs, always ticking, always turning. Where others see a jumble of levers and gear, you see patterns, purpose, and potential. Whether it's tuning a arcane core, bypassing a clockwork lock, or diagnosing a sputtering engine, your intuition rarely fails you. Some call you a genius, others a mad tinkerer—but no one doubts that when machines falter, you're the one who can make them sing again.

Skill Proficiencies: investigation, Arcana

Tool Proficiencies: A Artisan’s tool proficiency of your choice

Equipment:  

• A small handheld device or arcane interface of your own design (non-functional but unique)

• A journal filled with schematics and ideas

• A set of traveler's clothes

• A pouch with 15 gp

 

Suggested Characteristics

Personality Traits (d6)

1. I speak in techno-babble even when it’s not necessary.

2. I keep a journal of every mechanical or magical device I’ve ever seen.

3. I can’t resist taking apart something to see how it works.

4. I believe every problem has a technical solution.

5. I treat my inventions like close friends.

6. I’m constantly fiddling with bits and bobs in my pockets.

Ideals (d6)

1. Innovation. Progress is the key to a better world. (Good)

2. Efficiency. The right tool can solve any problem. (Neutral)

3. Knowledge. There’s always more to learn. (Any)

4. Control. Mastery over systems means mastery over fate. (Lawful)

5. Power. Technology is the fastest path to greatness. (Evil)

6. Curiosity. I explore not for gain, but for wonder. (Chaotic)

Bonds (d6)

1. I’m searching for the lost blueprint of a legendary device.

2. I owe my life to the machine or construct that raised me.

3. I want to prove that technology is superior to magic.

4. Someone stole one of my inventions and I’ll do anything to get it back.

5. I was once part of a technocratic guild that exiled me.

6. My creations are all I have left of my old life.

Flaws (d6)

1. I get obsessive when working on a project.

2. I’m convinced I’m smarter than everyone else.

3. I often ignore moral questions in favor of functionality.

4. I can’t stop tinkering, even in dangerous situations.

5. I trust machines more than people.

6. I secretly believe I can fix the world—alone.

d6	Personality Trait
1	I speak in techno-babble even when it’s not necessary.
2	I keep a journal of every mechanical or magical device I’ve ever seen.
3	I can’t resist taking apart something to see how it works.
4	I believe every problem has a technical solution.
5	I treat my inventions like close friends.
6	I’m constantly fiddling with bits and bobs in my pockets.

d6	Ideal
1	Innovation. Progress is the key to a better world. (Good)
2	Efficiency. The right tool can solve any problem. (Neutral)
3	Knowledge. There’s always more to learn. (Any)
4	Control. Mastery over systems means mastery over fate. (Lawful)
5	Power. Technology is the fastest path to greatness. (Evil)
6	Curiosity. I explore not for gain, but for wonder. (Chaotic)

d6	Bond
1	I’m searching for the lost blueprint of a legendary device.
2	I owe my life to the machine or construct that raised me.
3	I want to prove that technology is superior to magic.
4	Someone stole one of my inventions and I’ll do anything to get it back.
5	I was once part of a technocratic guild that exiled me.
6	My creations are all I have left of my old life.

d6	Flaw
1	I get obsessive when working on a project.
2	I’m convinced I’m smarter than everyone else.
3	I often ignore moral questions in favor of functionality.
4	I can’t stop tinkering, even in dangerous situations.
5	I trust machines more than people.
6	I secretly believe I can fix the world—alone.