You are an avid collector of some kind, and have devoted considerable time and energy towards this pursuit. Far more enthusiastic than a simple hobbyist, you’re a true fanatic. You’ve gone to remarkable lengths to obtain certain items, and still mourn the “ones that got away”. The desire to add to your collection may be what pushed you into the world of adventuring in the first place.
- Skill Proficiencies: History, Persuasion
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan's tools
- Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: A set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a set of traveling clothes with lots of pockets, a leather case with many compartments, and a belt pouch containing 15 gp.
Collections
What sort of items do you collect? Choose your own or you can choose to roll on the table below to determine the objects of your passion. Some items may not be feasible to begin play with, in those cases, perhaps you’re rebuilding a collection that was lost.
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Collections |
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1
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Insects
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2
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Antique coins
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3
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Rare books
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4
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Exotic liquor
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5
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Fashionable clothing
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6
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Vintage weapons and armor
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7
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Ancient artifacts of a specific culture
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8
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Things related to a specific celebrity
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Feature: Obsessive
You know everything there is to know about the objects you collect, and can rattle off a list of facts about each one. You always know the going price (if any) for an example of the type of items you collect, and often know details of its provenance, such as where and when they came from and who and what is involved in their manufacture or procurement.
Suggested Characteristics
Most collectors collect things primarily because they enjoy them so much, but for others it’s a compulsive behavior, and still others love the thrill of the hunt and acquisition as much or more than the objects they obtain. Most collectors guard their treasures with their lives, and evangelize about them to anyone who’ll listen. You might find it difficult to interact with others who don’t share your enthusiasm. If you think you’ve found a kindred spirit with similar interests, you’ll likely become fast friends or rivals
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Personality Trait |
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1
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I am fastidious about my collection, and keep everything ordered a certain way.
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2
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I’m always on the lookout for a rare find, the rarer the better.
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3
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I like to trade items with other collectors when given the chance.
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4
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I once owned a particularly desirable item, and would go to great lengths to get it back.
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5
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I like to tell the stories of how I got the items in my collection.
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6
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When I was young, a chance encounter inspired me to start my collection.
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7
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I don’t trust anyone else to handle my collection.
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8
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I still have the very first item that began my collection.
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Ideal |
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1
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Joy. I want to share the joy I get from of my collection with the world. (Good)
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2
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Acquisition. I’m willing to break laws if need be to add to my collection. (Chaotic)
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3
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Order. My collection helps me order my mind and life. (Lawful)
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4
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Aspiration. My goal is to have the biggest or best collection of all. (Any)
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5
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Greed. I’m the only one who deserves to own the items I collect. (Evil)
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6
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Posterity. I want to preserve the objects in my collection for future generations. (Lawful)
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Bond |
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1
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I’m a known figure in the loose-knit collectors’ community.
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2
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I had a family member who collected the same things, and I honor them by collecting.
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3
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I hope to one day add a legendary item many believe to be a myth to my collection.
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4
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I have a strong controversial opinion on a matter in the collectors’ community.
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5
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I have a rival who collects the same things, and I must surpass them.
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6
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Each item I collect reminds me of a place or person I’ve encountered in my travels.
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Flaw |
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1
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I can’t resist an opportunity to secure a rare item.
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2
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I tend to relate to the world solely through my eccentric interests.
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3
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I will sacrifice my own safety for the safety of my collection.
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4
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I’m rude or hostile to people who disparage my collection.
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5
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I sometimes struggle to find a place for all the items in my collection.
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6
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I spend most of my money to add to my collection.
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