Magical Zoologist y

You have devoted your life to the study, preservation, and understanding of magical creatures. While others see monsters, you see misunderstood marvels. You have traveled wild frontiers, deep forests, forgotten ruins, and even other planes to observe rare beings in their natural habitats. Your notebooks are filled with sketches, feeding habits, habitat conditions, and careful warnings.

Whether you are an academic researcher, field naturalist, conservationist, or eccentric collector of creature trivia, your knowledge of magical fauna sets you apart.

Ability Scores: Choose two stats, one receiving a +2 bonus, the other gaining a +1 bonus, or choose 3 stats which all get +1 bonus
(Recommended: Wisdom, Dexterity or Intelligence)

Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling and Investigation

Tool Proficiencies: Woodcarver's Tools or Navigator's Tools

Languages: You can choose one out of Sylvan, Primordial or Draconic, and one other Language of your choice

Equipment: Choose A or B: (A) Field Journal (creature notes), Herbalism Kit, A set of 3 fine ink pen and small jars of colored ink, A small knife suitable for harvesting samples, A pouch of dried herbs used to calm beasts, Traveler’s clothes, A belt pouch containing 10 gp or (B) 50GP

Suggested Characteristics

Magical Zoologists are often curious, absent-minded, compassionate toward beasts, and far more comfortable around monsters than people.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I speak to dangerous creatures as if they were nervous children.
2	I become visibly excited when encountering a rare specimen.
3	I take meticulous notes in the middle of combat.
4	I prefer the company of beasts over humanoids.
5	I absentmindedly categorize everything I see.
6	I am calm in the presence of creatures that terrify others.
7	I constantly collect small samples (fur, scales, feathers).
8	I mutter academic observations under my breath.

d6	Ideal
1	Preservation. Magical creatures deserve protection from civilization.
2	Knowledge. Understanding removes fear.
3	Balance. Nature must remain in equilibrium.
4	Discovery. There is always something new to learn.
5	Compassion. Even monsters feel pain.
6	Responsibility. Dangerous knowledge must be handled carefully.

d6	Bond
1	I once saved a rare creature that now follows me secretly.
2	A mentor taught me everything. I must honor their legacy.
3	I seek a legendary beast no one believes exists.
4	A powerful organization wants my research for darker purposes.
5	I accidentally released something dangerous into the wild.
6	My life’s work is a comprehensive bestiary.

d6	Flaw
1	I underestimate how dangerous creatures can be.
2	I prioritize a beast’s safety over people’s.
3	I am socially awkward and overly academic.
4	I collect creatures I probably shouldn’t.
5	I will take reckless risks for a rare sighting.
6	I struggle to see some creatures as evil.