Once a respected academic in a prestigious institution, you were exiled after a controversial discovery challenged established doctrines. Branded a heretic, you now wander the world, seeking redemption, knowledge, or perhaps revenge.
- Skill Proficiencies:
- Tool Proficiencies:
- Calligrapher's Supplies
- One gaming set of your choice
- Languages: Choose two languages
- Equipment:
- A scholar's robe
- A set of calligrapher's supplies
- A journal containing your research notes
- A pouch containing 10 gp
Feature: Forbidden Knowledge
Your extensive studies grant you access to obscure and forbidden knowledge. You can recall information about ancient rituals, lost civilizations, or arcane theories that others might find unsettling. This knowledge can be invaluable in certain situations, though it may also attract unwanted attention.
Suggested Characteristics
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Personality Trait |
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1
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I speak in riddles, believing that truth is hidden in ambiguity.
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2
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I collect obscure artifacts, convinced they hold the key to understanding the universe.
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3
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I often lose track of time when engrossed in research.
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4
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I challenge others' beliefs to provoke thought and discussion.
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5
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I am overly cautious, fearing the consequences of my past actions.
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6
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I have a dry sense of humor, often making light of serious situations.
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Ideal |
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1
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Truth: The pursuit of truth justifies any means.
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2
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Freedom: Knowledge should be free and accessible to all.
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3
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Revenge: I seek to expose those who wronged me.
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4
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Redemption: I aim to atone for my past mistakes.
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5
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Curiosity: The unknown is a challenge to be explored.
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6
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Isolation: I believe solitude is necessary for true understanding.
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Bond |
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1
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I owe my life to a fellow scholar who helped me escape my captors.
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2
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I possess a relic from my former institution that I must protect.
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3
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I am searching for a lost manuscript that holds the answers to my theories.
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4
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I have a mentor who still believes in my innocence.
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5
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I am determined to clear my name and return to my former life.
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6
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I carry a journal that contains my research, which I must complete.
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Flaw |
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1
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I am obsessed with proving my theories, regardless of the cost.
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2
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I trust no one, believing that betrayal is inevitable.
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3
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I am prone to fits of rage when my work is criticized.
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4
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I have a tendency to manipulate others to achieve my goals.
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5
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I am haunted by guilt over the consequences of my discovery.
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6
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I am easily distracted by new information, losing focus on the task at hand.
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