Investigator

With a penchant for investigating clues and/or searching for answers, you quickly found yourself in the position of an investigator, working at your own private firm or as an investigator for the government. Whether or not you've been at this work for years (maybe decades) or have only just now begun, or have humane or ruthless techniques that may break the law, you serve to find answers.

Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from either Insight, Investigation, Stealth, or Perception

Tool Proficiencies: Thieves' Tools

Languages: One of your choice

Equipment: A set of common clothing, a notebook, an ink pen, a vial of ink, and a pouch containing 15 gp

Suggested Characteristics

There are many ways to find an answer. Through force or cunning, through bribery and deceit, all investigators have some unique methodology, a sort of calling card. Their experience with many types of characters may prove useful, or perhaps even detrimental to them.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I can pour over every single detail at an investigation for hours without pause.
2	I appear stoic on the outside, even if I internally feel otherwise.
3	I'm no stranger to criminals and working with them to get what I need to know.
4	I'm generally a lone wolf, and prefer to be alone from others.
5	I absentmindedly doodle or write in my notebook when questioning someone, or whenever I have time.
6	I sometimes resort to intimidation, whether by force or by threat, to gain answers.
7	I'm a very avid reader, and often read mystery books to keep my senses sharp.
8	I have a habit of creating a personality profile of everyone I meet, especially those who are close to me.

d6	Ideal
1	Fairness. All perspectives should be considered when making an argument. (Lawful)
2	Creativity. There are many ways to get to a single point. (Chaotic)
3	Greed. I manipulate my clients to earn a way better payout. After all, only I can provide them what they need, at a premium. (Evil)
4	Charity. I may offer to investigate or assist for free if someone appears to be in need or in distress. (Good)
5	Truth. The only thing that matters is knowing the truth. (Any)
6	Power. I frame enemies who are beneath me to get them out of my sight. (Evil)

d6	Bond
1	I have an assistant whom I am close with. I send letters to them occasionally.
2	One of my clothing items helps me remember a case I fondly- or dread to- remember.
3	I divert all of my attention to people who appear in need.
4	Some people had paid me with trinkets. I still have them, somewhere.
5	I'm an experienced, renowned investigator. There are people who I have helped that I still remember to this day.
6	I have a significant other or close friend I prefer not to get involved in my work.

d6	Flaw
1	I let my personal biases affect how I judge people.
2	It is very difficult for me to fully trust someone, not when I've been blatantly lied to so many times.
3	I fear I may too closely follow something to the point it becomes a detriment to me.
4	I may fail to see an obviously important detail, instead paying attention to more minute details.
5	Sometimes, the truth is much scarier than not knowing. I'm afraid that may ring true eventually.
6	I can be so aloof to the point it hurts others.