"The world beyond the Academy walls awaits."
You spent your formative years at the Academy, learning the skills necessary to survive in a dangerous world. Whether your studies focused on tactics, medicine, history, survival, or the behaviour of humans, you've been taught to think critically, work as part of a pack, and face challenges with confidence.
Every graduate emerges with different talents, but all are bound by the lessons, traditions and shared experiences of Academy life.
- Skill Proficiencies: Choose two: Animal Handling, History, Insight, Investigation, Medicine, Nature, Perception, Stealth, Survival
- Tool Proficiencies: Choose one: Cartographer's Tools, Herbalism Kit, Navigator's Tools, Calligrapher's Supplies, Woodcarver's Tools
- Languages: One additional language of your choice.
- Equipment: You begin with: A set of traveller's clothes, A keepsake from your Academy days, A notebook containing study notes and observations, A belt pouch containing 10 gp
Years of structured instruction have prepared you for adventures beyond the classroom.
Whenever you enter a settlement, wilderness region, or situation related to your area of study, you can usually identify an appropriate local expert, source of information, or useful lead without needing to make a check. The information may not always be accurate or complete, but you know where to begin looking.
In addition, other Academy graduates generally recognise your training and are willing to share basic information, advice, and assistance where reasonable.
Suggested Characteristics
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I compare everything to something I learned at the Academy. |
| 2 | I enjoy teaching others what I know. |
| 3 | I ask far too many questions. |
| 4 | I prefer observation before action. |
| 5 | I trust my training. |
| 6 | I constantly seek practical experience. |
| 7 | I enjoy friendly competition. |
| 8 | I keep detailed notes on interesting discoveries. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Knowledge. Every lesson has value. |
| 2 | Pack. Success means little if achieved alone. |
| 3 | Duty. What I learned should benefit others. |
| 4 | Curiosity. The world still has much to teach me. |
| 5 | Strength. Challenges exist to be overcome. |
| 6 | Tradition. The wisdom of the past deserves respect. |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I want to honour the Academy that trained me. |
| 2 | A teacher's words continue to guide me. |
| 3 | One day I hope to return as an instructor. |
| 4 | My graduating class is my second family. |
| 5 | I seek to prove the value of my chosen field of study. |
| 6 | I carry an Academy keepsake that means everything to me. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I assume learning is enough preparation. |
| 2 | I struggle to admit when I'm wrong. |
| 3 | I overthink simple problems. |
| 4 | I often underestimate danger. |
| 5 | I trust other graduates too easily. |
| 6 | I can't resist investigating mysteries. |
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