You were identified as a potential magic user at a very young age and were taken in as an apprentice. You were taken from your home to be trained either by the Master who found you, or were enrolled in a school for magic users. You seldom to never see your biological family, and were raised and educated surrounded by the trappings of magic. Now, you have set out into the greater world, seeking to use what you have learned. Who taught you, and how do you feel about them? Are you still in contact with your Master(s) or fellow students? What led you from being a student to a life of adventure? Did you graduate? Get Expelled? Or are you still a student, and adventuring is just another assignment?
- Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, HistoryorReligion
- Tool Proficiencies: Potionmaker's Lab
- Languages: one of your choice, including Exotic languages
- Equipment: A bottle of black ink, a quill, 3 rolls of blank parchment, Potionmaker's Lab, 1d4 Books (about Arcana), a letter from your Master, a set of apprentice robes, and a belt pouch containing 20gp
Feature: The Master
You were formally trained in Magic, and the name of those that trained you can open doors. You can usually gain an audience with another magic user, simply by dropping the name of your Master or School. Furthermore, you can usually find a place to stay among scholars or magic users, unless you show yourself to be a danger to them. You may also have access to resources from those who taught you, whether that is access to your school’s libraries and facilities, or simply the ability to correspond with your Master and ask him or her for advice.
Spell List
Suggested Characteristics
A student of magic is largely defined by their apprenticeship and training. They have spent most of their life surrounded by magic, and in the presence of more experienced magic users. Magic is central to this person’s life, whether it be merely a means to another goal, or mastering magic is the goal itself.
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Personality Trait |
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1
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There is no such thing as Magic
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2
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I’ve read every book in the world’s greatest libraries—or I like to boast that I have.
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3
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I’m used to helping out those who aren’t as smart as I am, and I patiently explain anything and everything to others.
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4
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There’s nothing I like more than a good mystery.
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5
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I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment.
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6
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I … speak … slowly … when talking … to idiots, … which … almost … everyone … is … compared … to me.
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7
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I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations.
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8
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I’m convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets.
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Ideal |
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1
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Independence. Cast off the shackles of my tutors, now I learn my own way ! (Chaotic)
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2
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Beauty. What is beautiful points us beyond itself toward what is true. (Good)
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3
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Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (Lawful)
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4
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No Limits. Nothing should fetter the infinite possibility inherent in all existence. (Chaotic)
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5
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Power. Knowledge is the path to power and domination. (Evil)
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6
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Self-Improvement. The goal of a life of study is the betterment of oneself. (Any)
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Bond |
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1
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I want to start my own college / school
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2
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I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands.
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3
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I work to preserve a library, university, scriptorium, or monastery.
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4
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My life’s work is a series of tomes related to a specific field of lore.
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5
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I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question.
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6
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I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it back.
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Flaw |
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1
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Those who are superstitious of magic are idiots...and not worth my time.
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2
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Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy.
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3
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Unlocking an ancient mystery is worth the price of a civilization.
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4
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I overlook obvious solutions in favor of complicated ones.
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5
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I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others.
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6
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I can’t keep a secret to save my life, or anyone else’s.
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