Not all spell casters come from a formal education or had a master wizard teach them, these are the hedge wizards. Some may end up just being individuals who end up learning spell casting alone, others are just practitioners of the arcane wishing to know more it to aid them. With that said, not all hedge wizards actually know magic and can give other hedge wizards a bad name. These hedge wizards may claim to be a spell caster just others may want to buy their snake oils, false spell scrolls and other worthless items. Now which what kind of hedge wizard will you turn out to be?
- Skill Proficiencies: Survival, and choose one of the following: Arcana, Deception, Medicine, or Nature.
- Tool Proficiencies: Choose one of the following: Alchemist's Supplies, Calligrapher's Supplies, Forgery Kit, Herbalism Kit, Jeweler's Tools or a Poisoner's Kit.
- Languages: Choose one of your choice.
- Equipment: Traveler’s Clothes or Robe, a staff, one of the following tools: Alchemist's Supplies, Calligrapher's Supplies, Forgery Kit, Herbalism Kit, Jeweler's Tools or a Poisoner's Kit, and a pouch containing 10gp.
Hedge wizards come from a variety of places, what did your hedge wizard partake in?
| d8 | Specialty |
|---|---|
| 1 | Con Artist |
| 2 | Magician |
| 3 | Herbalist |
| 4 | Physician |
| 5 | Alchemist |
| 6 | Spellcaster's Assistant |
| 7 | Self-taught Spellcaster |
| 8 | Former Student of the Arcane |
When it comes to being a wizard, you know how to look and act the part. You can add your proficiency modifier to deception checks when you try to fake something about your magical history. Some examples may include where you learned your craft, who was your mentor, and faking information about potions, scrolls, and other magical items.
Suggested Characteristics
Most hedge wizards are just spellcasters without a formal teaching, so they can range anywhere from con artist to a self-taught herbalist. Pick what you think would fit you the best.
| 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 would rather observe than meddle. |
| 4 | There’s nothing I like more than a good mystery. |
| 5 | Sarcasm and insults are my weapons of choice. |
| 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 | Greater Good. I must use what I know to help others. (Good) |
| 2 | Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (Lawful) |
| 3 | No Limits. Nothing should hinder what I am trying to learn. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Power. I will do to become the most powerful magic caster ever. (Evil) |
| 5 | Live and Let Live. Meddling in the affairs of others only causes trouble. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Aspiration. I know I be strong magic user if I try hard enough. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | My mentor taught me everything I know about the arcane. |
| 2 | Everything that I know is in a collection of tomes. |
| 3 | I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see them again. |
| 4 | I entered seclusion to hide from the ones who might still be hunting me. I must someday confront them. |
| 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 | Nothing is better than a good drink. |
| 4 | I complain about everything. |
| 5 | I like keeping secrets and won’t share them with anyone. |
| 6 | I will do anything to gain more arcane power. |
Some of these hedge wizards can be nothing more than someone in a robe pretending to be a magic user. Now these types hedge wizards tend to be con artist selling various goods. These “goods” could be the real deal but a good lot of them will likely sell fake spell scrolls and snake oils.
You have contacts in the underworld and can gain information not known by the general public. These contacts may give leads but usually at a price, or may ask for a favor. Also, you can add your proficiency modifier to your deception checks when trying to sell fake or false magic items to individuals.
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