You spent your entire life studying the intricacies of magic, and learning everything available. You scoured manuscripts, studied scrolls, and listened to the greatest experts on the subjects that interest you. Your efforts have made you a master in your fields of study. Through this course of study you have been put in line to lead a group of magic users, but still need to prove yourself in more practical ways. You decided to go out and prove yourself, and learn more about the world. 

Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, History

Languages: Three of your choice

Equipment: A pouch containing an unspecified amount of gold, a set of magical robes or armor, a magical staff or weapon, and a miscellaneous magical item of your choosing. 

Suggested Characteristics

Archmages are among the strongest magical casters on the planet. They vary widely, but the feature they all have in common is the fact that they are the best at what they do. Some may be the leader of hundreds of students and teachers, while another may be the leader of a group of necromancers. 

d8	Personality Trait
1	Since I have a proper education, I prefer to speak like it, not like a neanderthal.
2	I like to brag to others about my knowledge, even if it is a little exaggerated.
3	I am used to tutoring the less intelligent, so I have experience teaching those who are a little slow.
4	While you may be a little shy, there's nothing you like more than solving a mystery, but more importantly explaining how you figured out the clues.
5	I try to be impartial when it comes to arguments, take a step back, and look at everyone's point of view. Even if it takes longer, and annoys those involved.
6	I was given the best education possible, meaning that I know everyone else is beneath my intellect.
7	I prefer the safety of my books instead of others. I fumble for words, especially around attractive individuals.
8	I'm just a little paranoid, but that means I am aware that others are after the knowledge that shouldn't be public that I know.

d6	Ideal
1	The important path in your life is finding knowledge, and using it how you deem necessary. (Neutral)
2	The knowledge you have accumulated over your years would best be used helping out civilization. (Good)
3	You are a being of knowledge, and must remain impartial during your decision making. (Lawful)
4	Nothing should stop you from gaining the lost secrets that are needed to become more powerful. Nothing. (Chaotic)
5	I must gain more knowledge to be able to defeat anyone that stands in my path. (Evil)
6	I just wish to keep learning, and mind my own business while doing it. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	As a leader, it is my mission to make sure that my followers survive.
2	On an early mission I discovered an ancient artifact that I do not trust anyone else to safe keep. So now it is always with me, and no one can know what it is.
3	It is your duty to safeguard where you spent most of your time studying.
4	As you travel about on your adventures, you spend some time every night adding more to your journal. Which you eventually hope to publish into a bestseller.
5	A mentor once tasked you with a problem that stumped you. They then passed away and you have been searching for an answer since no one else seems to be able to answer it.
6	For good or for bad, you made a deal with a a powerful entity. This effects you to this day.

d6	Flaw
1	I go out of my way to learn more whenever possible, even if there's a little danger involved.
2	I take notes in a journal of strange, or new occurrences, especially at times others may consider weird to do so.
3	You would do anything to solve a mystery big enough that would make you more famous than any of your mentors/family.
4	I was given the best education money could buy, so I critical think for all issues, even when it's overkill.
5	I wasn't ever given proper education with how to interact with others in social situations. I mumble my words and talk when I shouldn't.
6	I love to learn! So much that whenever I am around new people I know that they would love to hear about the most recent book I've read or discovery I've heard about.