You were an apprentice, assistant or a student to a knowledgeable and well known artificer. Depending on how your time was during your apprenticeship, you might have learn various techniques and crafts or you may have fumbled your way through. Which ever applies to you has resulted in the end of your apprenticeship, for better or worse. With what you have learned, you have likely either become knowledgeable in the ways of the artificer, or this could be seen as a new beginning.
- Skill Proficiencies: Investigation, and choose one of the following Arcana, History, Nature, Perception or Sleight of Hand.
- Tool Proficiencies: Tinker's Tools, and choose one artisan's tool of your choice or Thieves' tools.
- Languages: None
- Equipment: Traveler's Clothes, Tinker's Tools, a piece of memorabilia from your mentor, and a belt pouch containing 10 gold
As part of your apprenticeship, you have developed a knack for a particular focus. Choose a specialty that you've adopted, or roll on the Creation Specialty table.
| d4 | Creation Specialty |
|---|---|
| 1 | Trinkets and Gadgets |
| 2 | Magic Infused Gear |
| 3 | Potions and Alchemical Concoctions |
| 4 | Clockworks and Mechanical Devices |
You might not be as well known as your mentor, but by using your mentor's name, you can sometimes get what you want. Many common folk will be impressed with you or acquiesce to certain requests if you tell them the name of your mentor, especially if you demonstrate you own ability. Other artificers may grant you an audience as well, if they know and respect your mentor. You may have a piece of gear bearing the symbol of your mentor, be it your tools, your garb, or a sigil, amulet, or ring you wear, and may be use that to demonstrate your association to your mentor.
Suggested Characteristics
Apprentices are usually not accomplished and little experience in their particular field. They may seek to become accomplished in their field or they may choose to hide from their past. How they act is often reflected by their experiences during their apprenticeship.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition. |
| 2 | I may boast about my internship or affiliation to my mentor. |
| 3 | I’m used to helping out those who aren’t as smart as I am, and I patiently explain anything and everything to others. |
| 4 | There’s nothing I like more than a good mystery. |
| 5 | I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment. |
| 6 | I … speak … slowly … when talking … to idiots, … which … almost … everyone … is … compared … to me. |
| 7 | I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations. |
| 8 | I always feel like someone is trying to steal my ideas and inventions. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral) |
| 2 | Greater Good. I went through my internship to learn skills that would benefit others. (Good) |
| 3 | Rules. Things are done a certain way for a reason. (Lawful) |
| 4 | No Limits. Nothing should fetter the infinite possibility inherent in all existence. (Chaotic) |
| 5 | Power. Knowledge is the path to power and domination. (Evil) |
| 6 | Self-Improvement. The goal of a life of study is the betterment of oneself. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I must continue my education to become a well known artificer. |
| 2 | I left my apprenticeship with my mentor's research notes that I intend to expand upon. |
| 3 | I will one day create the next great invention. |
| 4 | My mentor was like a parent to me; they taught me everything I know. |
| 5 | My mentor never saw my full potential. I will surpass them one day. |
| 6 | My mentor has sent me out in search of a magical artifact or rare text. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | Everything I do seems to fail. |
| 2 | Often my abilities fall short of my bragging. |
| 3 | My knowledge and tutelage make me superior to others. |
| 4 | I’m horribly jealous of anyone who can outshine my handiwork. Everywhere I go, I’m surrounded by rivals. |
| 5 | I’m never satisfied with what I have — I always want more. |
| 6 | I will never turn away a good drink. |
You learned your skills as an artificer from a guild of artificers rather than a singular mentor. You can either use the "guild membership" feature from the Guild Artisan / Guild Merchant background or the "Respect of the Stout folk" feature from the Clan Crafter background.
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