You were raised on whispered warnings and scorched spellbooks. Where others saw miracles, you learned to count the cost. You track magic by residue, rumor, and the scars it leaves behind. Preparation and patience are your sharpest weapons. When power runs wild, you are the consequence.
- Ability Scores: Dexterity, Constitution, Wisdom
- Feat: Alert
- Skill Proficiencies: Perception and Arcana
- Languages: Draconic
- Equipment: Choose A or B: (A) Traveler’s Clothes, 2 Dagger, Map or Scroll Case, Waterskin, Rope, Hooded Lantern, 10 Oil, Crowbar, Grappling Hook, 10 Paper, Manacles, Caltrops, Ball Bearings, 10 Pieces of Chalk, Ink, Ink Pen, Lock, Pouch and 6 GP or (B) 60 GP
Suggested Characteristics
| d10 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am always calm, even when danger is near, because panic is a luxury I cannot afford |
| 2 | I speak plainly and rarely waste words; every syllable must have purpose |
| 3 | I have an almost instinctive fear of untrained magic |
| 4 | I notice details others miss, from a faint burn mark to a lingering scent of magic |
| 5 | I prefer planning and observation to direct confrontation, but I will strike decisively when needed |
| 6 | I am haunted by the consequences of unchecked magic |
| 7 | I have a dry, sometimes grim sense of humor, born from the dark work I do |
| 8 | I am intensely private, trusting very few |
| 9 | I can feign innocence or ignorance when it serves my hunt |
| 10 | I am relentless in pursuit of magical threats, even when others would give up |
| d8 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Duty: I believe magic is a tool that must be watched; it cannot be left unchecked |
| 2 | Justice: I believe those who misuse magic must face consequences |
| 3 | Knowledge: I believe understanding magic is the first step to controlling it |
| 4 | Order: I believe wild magic threatens the balance of the world |
| 5 | Vigilance: I believe constant awareness is the key to survival |
| 6 | Self-Reliance: I trust my skills more than anyone else’s magic |
| 7 | Balance: I believe magic itself is neither good nor evil, but it must be restrained |
| 8 | Redemption: I believe even a rogue mage may be guided back to responsible use of their gifts. |
| d8 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I carry a memento from a mage whose uncontrolled power caused disaster |
| 2 | I owe my life to the mentor who taught me how to detect and nullify magic |
| 3 | I feel responsible for protecting those who cannot recognize magical danger |
| 4 | I am sworn to a secretive organization dedicated to policing rogue magic |
| 5 | I have a rival mage who constantly evades my pursuit |
| 6 | I am driven to uncover the truth behind a magical catastrophe that changed my life |
| 7 | I keep a journal of every mage I have encountered, fearing forgetting could be deadly |
| 8 | I protect a sacred place or artifact from magical exploitation |
| d9 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am suspicious of everyone who can wield magic, even allies |
| 2 | I can be cold or ruthless in pursuit of my goals |
| 3 | I have difficulty trusting others with power or responsibility |
| 4 | My obsession with magical threats can isolate me from friends or companions |
| 5 | I sometimes act preemptively, striking before fully understanding a situation |
| 6 | I can underestimate mundane threats because they lack magical signs |
| 7 | I hold grudges against mages who have wronged me, sometimes for decades |
| 8 | I struggle to adapt when magic behaves in ways I don’t understand |
| 9 | I struggle to adapt when magic behaves in ways I don’t understand |
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