A dragon archaeologist learns about the fallen dragons and the remains of their ecosystems by studying their remains-their bones, their ruins, and their resting place. Those who practice dragon archaeology travel to the far, dangerous corners of the world to root through crumbled cities and lost dungeons, digging in search of remains that might tell the stories of their fallen owners.
- Skill Proficiencies: You are proficient in History, and Survival
- Tool Proficiencies: You are proficient with Cartographer's tools or navigator's tools
- Languages: You know Draconic
- Equipment: A wooden case containing a map to a dead dragon, a bullseye lantern, a miner's pick, a set of traveler's clothes, a shovel, a two-person tent, a trinket recovered from a dragon's hoard, and a pouch containing 25 gp
Signature Item
Prior to becoming an adventurer, you spent most of your young life crawling around in the dust, dirt, and ice looking for the bones of dead dragons. Though you managed to sell a few of your discoveries and earn enough coin to buy proper adventuring gear, you have held onto an item that has great emotional value to you. Roll on the Signature Item table to see what you have, or choose an item from the table.
| d8 |
Item |
| 1 |
Dragon Tooth |
| 2 |
White Dragon Scale |
| 3 |
Copper Dragon Scale |
| 4 |
Damaged Dragon breath Gland |
| 5 |
Dragon's Tongue |
| 6 |
Fossilized Dragon Eye |
| 7 |
Perma-frost Dragon spike |
| 8 |
Vial of Dragon Blood |
Feature: Draconian Knowledge
When you enter an environment, you can tell if it has been affection by the magical force of a dragon, what kind of dragon it is and gain advantage trying to track it.
Suggested Characteristics
| d8 |
Personality Trait |
| 1 |
I love a good puzzle or mystery |
| 2 |
I'm a pack rat who never throws anything away. |
| 3 |
Fame is more important to me than money. |
| 4 |
I have no qualms about stealing from the dead. |
| 5 |
I'm happier in a dusty old tomb than I am in the centers of civilization. |
| 6 |
Traps don't make me nervous. Idiots who trigger traps make me nervous. |
| 7 |
I might fail, but I will never give up. |
| 8 |
You might think I'm a scholar, but I love a good brawl. These fists were made for punching. |
| d6 |
Ideal |
| 1 |
Preservation. That artifact belongs in a museum. (Good) |
| 2 |
Greed. I won't risk my life for nothing. I expect some kind of payment. (Any) |
| 3 |
Death Wish. Nothing is more exhilarating than a narrow escape from the jaws of death. (Chaotic) |
| 4 |
Dignity. The dead and their belongings deserve to be treated with respect. (Lawful) |
| 5 |
Immortality. All of my exploring is part of a plan to find the secret of everlasting life. (Any) |
| 6 |
Danger. With every great discovery comes grave danger. The two walk hand in hand. (Any) |
| d6 |
Bond |
| 1 |
Ever since I was a child, I've heard stories about a lost city. I aim to find it, learn its secrets, and earn my place in the history books. |
| 2 |
I want to find my mentor, who disappeared on an expedition some time ago. |
| 3 |
I have a friendly rival. Only one of us can be the best, and I aim to prove it's me. |
| 4 |
I won't sell an art object or other treasure that has historical significance or is one of a kind. |
| 5 |
I'm secretly in love with the wealthy patron who sponsors my archaeological exploits. |
| 6 |
I hope to bring prestige to a library, a museum, or a university. |
| d6 |
Flaw |
| 1 |
I have a secret fear of some common wild animal - and in my work, I see them everywhere. |
| 2 |
I can't leave a room without searching it for secret doors. |
| 3 |
When I'm not exploring dungeons or ruins. I get jittery and impatient. |
| 4 |
I have no time for friends or family. I spend every waking moment thinking about and preparing for my next expedition. |
| 5 |
When given the choice of going left or right, I always go left. |
| 6 |
I can't sleep except in total darkness. |
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