You have a refined eye and an obsessive streak — traits that served you well in the acquisition of rare or illicit objects. Whether you operated as a legal appraiser, black-market broker, relic hunter, or thief with taste, your fingers have closed around more than one priceless artifact. You understand the worth of things not just in coin, but in power, memory, and danger. Now, you apply your skills to uncovering the secrets people pay to keep buried.
- Ability Scores: Intelligence, Dexterity, Wisdom (choose +2/+1 or +1/+1/+1)
- Feat: Crafter — Your background in restoration and handling gives you an edge in recognizing and evaluating objects of value.
- Tool Proficiencies: Tinker’s Tools, Jeweler’s Tools
- Equipment: • A monocle or small looped lens with a cracked frame
• A pocket ledger of item descriptions and coded notations
• A waxed cloth roll with fine brushes, clamps, and padding
• A small purse containing 10 gp worth of odd foreign coins and gemstone chips
• A well-maintained set of clothes with hidden pockets
You can identify the function, age, origin, and value of most small objects at a glance — including magical components, rare books, art pieces, and antiquities. When examining an item for one uninterrupted minute, the DM may provide insight into its material, craftsmanship, or likely provenance.
Contacts
Museum staff, guild merchants, auctioneers, smugglers, and rival collectors — some of whom still owe you favors, and others who suspect you still have something they want.
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