Under the tutelage of your witch guardian, you spent years learning the lore of the multiverse. You are familiar with magic and the ways of nature, especially in how they can be applied practically.
- Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, Nature, Animal Handling
- Languages: Two of your choice
- Equipment: A bottle of black ink, a quill, a small knife, a bundle of herbs and incense from your witch guardian, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
To determine the nature of your training, roll a d8 or choose from the options in the table below.
| d6 | Specialty |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alchemist |
| 2 | Astronomer |
| 3 | Researcher |
| 4 | Wizard’s apprentice |
| 5 | Animal Carer |
| 6 | Arcane Bridge |
When dealing with fey and magical creatures, you have more of a chance of gaining their favour. While you do not know every language, you have a knack for communicating with these beings and know how to show respect. (Advantage on persuasion/deception rolls against fey and magical beasts)
Suggested Characteristics
Witch's Children are defined by their connection with nature and their knowledge of practical magic. They are most comfortable and happy away from people and among the arcane and natural.
| d6 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations. |
| 2 | I’m convinced that people are always trying to steal my guardian's secrets. |
| 3 | I'm fiercely loyal to my guardian. |
| 4 | My guardian is too controlling - I want freedom! |
| 5 | I adore animals and nature. |
| 6 | I could talk for hours about the beauty of the arcane. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral) |
| 2 | No Limits. Nothing should fetter the infinite possibility inherent in all existence. (Chaotic) |
| 3 | Power. Knowledge is the path to power and domination. (Evil) |
| 4 | Self-Improvement. The goal of a life of study is the betterment of oneself. (Any) |
| 5 | My guardian's natural homeland must be protected at all costs. |
| 6 | I hope to be as wise as my guardian one day. |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | It is my duty to protect my guardian. |
| 2 | I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands. |
| 3 | My life’s work is a series of tomes related to a specific field of lore. |
| 4 | I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question. |
| 5 | I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it back. |
| 6 | I owe a debt to the beasts of the forest where I was raised. |
| 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 hold little value in the lives of people, especially compared to beasts. |
Under the tutelage of your witch guardian, you learned to value nature most of all and gain the trust of nonmagical beasts.
Your time with your witch guardian has made you adept at communicating with and gaining the favour of animals. You know the terrain where you grew up and all its creatures. You have spent your time among them and know how to communicate with them. (Advantage on animal handling checks)