Student

You are a budding mage, and you have been preparing to hone your craft according to the traditions of a college of magic where you are an initiate. You may have come to better research and understand the history and lore of Exandria and the lands you now call home, perhaps seeking a future here at the Lyceum as a professor. You could also have been drawn by the promise of prosperity in politics, learning the inner workings of government and alliances to better position yourself as a future writer of history. Perhaps you’ve discovered a knack for the arcane, coming here to focus on refining your spellcraft in the footsteps of some of the finest wizards and sorcerers in days of yore.

Ability Scores: Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom

Feat: Keen Mind or Metamagic Adept

Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, History

Tool Proficiencies: One type of musical instrument or artisan's tools

Languages: Two of your choice

Equipment: Your choice of a standard Arcane Focus or a Component Pouch, a book regarding basic magical theory and notes, a bottle of ink, an ink pen, a hooded lantern, 10 sheets of paper, some robes, and a pouch containing 5 gold..

Spell List

Spell Level	Spells
Cantrip	minor illusion
1st	detect magic, illusory script
2nd	gentle repose
5th	contact other plane

Suggested Characteristics

d6	Personality Trait
1	When I find a subject I'm interested in, I won't stop studying until I know everything about it. It keeps me up at night.
2	I hope this all makes sense to me one day. Until then, I'm going to keep faking it.
3	Equations and patterns come naturally to my mind. I wish friendship came just as easily.
4	I believe I'm always the smartest person in the room. And I'll prove it, even if no one asks me to.
5	If these classes have taught me anything, it's that reality is a lie, and nothing matters. So why bother?
6	Before I graduate, I want to achieve something mathematically impossible. I must leave a legacy!

d6	Ideal
1	Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral)
2	Beauty. What is beautiful points us beyond itself toward what is true. (Good)
3	Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (Lawful)
4	No Limits. Nothing should fetter the infinite possibility inherent in all existence. (Chaotic)
5	Power. Knowledge is the path to power and domination. (Evil)
6	Self-Improvement. The goal of a life of study is the betterment of oneself. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	I often think of the family I left behind when I became an apprentice, I would like to find them some day.
2	I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands.
3	I had a romantic relationship with a fellow student, I still love them.
4	My life’s work is a series of tomes related to a specific field of lore.
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	Unlocking an ancient mystery is worth the price of a civilization.
4	I overlook obvious solutions in favor of complicated ones.
5	I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others.
6	I can’t keep a secret to save my life, or anyone else’s.

Contacts

Use XGtE This Is Your Life:

• Roll 1 Boon
• Roll 1d4 Arcane Matters

1d4-2 teachers remember you well well, positive means they like you negative means they dislike you.