You've spent the last four years of your life in a classroom learning the theory of adventuring. You were part of a particular school, learning how to develop your strengths, and work with others to bolster your weaknesses.
- Skill Proficiencies: 2 skill proficiencies of your choice
- Tool Proficiencies: 1 Tool proficiency of your choice
- Languages: 1 Language of your choice
- Equipment: A set of traveler's clothes, a book of lore, Academy Diploma, and a pouch containing 15 gp.
Each student spends the majority of their time in the School that is most representative of their education.
| d6 | School of Study |
|---|---|
| 1 | School of Knife and Fist (Monks and Rogues) |
| 2 | School of Wand and Flame (Sorcerers, Warlocks and Wizards) |
| 3 | School of Light and Life (Clerics and Paladins) |
| 4 | School of Harp and Drum (Bards) |
| 5 | School of Fauna and Flora (Druids and Rangers) |
| 6 | School of Blood and Blade (Barbarians and Fighters) |
You spent some time in a structured environment learning all sorts of things. So, whether delving in a dungeon, or helping townsfolk, you have been taught what to look for and what to do. You have knowledge of monsters outside of what normal people would have. When you encounter a creature, you may make an Intelligence (Investigation) check at a DC (10 + 1/2 monster's CR, rounded up) to know some information about it (up to the DM's discretion based on the degree of success/commonness of the creature).
Suggested Characteristics
Students come in all shapes and sizes and from all walks of life. Below are some interesting choices for characteristics, or make your own.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I find much can be learned from the pages of a good book. |
| 2 | I don't learn well from a book, I would much rather just do it. |
| 3 | Regardless of whether I'm correct or not, I'll answer any question. |
| 4 | I know time in the classroom is no substitute for actually doing it. |
| 5 | I take my studies very seriously. |
| 6 | I like making people laugh, even if it's disruptive. |
| 7 | I'm a bit of a free spirit. |
| 8 | I'm in a band. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Knowledge. Pure and true. |
| 2 | Beauty. Emotional and passionate. |
| 3 | Logic. Stoic and calculated. |
| 4 | Power. Respectful and strong. |
| 5 | Community. Loyal and selfless. |
| 6 | Divine. Holy and pious. |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | It is my duty to protect the people of this land. |
| 2 | I owe the Academy for everything I have become. |
| 3 | I adventure so that I may teach the next generation a thing or two. |
| 4 | My family gave up a great deal so that I could become something better, one day I will return the favor. |
| 5 | It is not just enough to learn about heroes, it is my destiny to become one. |
| 6 | I must catalog every creature and plant I find in perfect detail. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I saw it in a book, so that makes me a master. |
| 2 | My schooling has made me look down upon those less fortunate. |
| 3 | I still bury my nose in a book, and seldom take in my surroundings. |
| 4 | Treasure is the only reason I wake up in the morning. |
| 5 | If you can't make your point in two seconds, I'm likely to stab you. |
| 6 | I don't test well. |
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Posted Apr 1, 2020Any two skill proficiencies of your choice seems a bit OP. Maybe your proficiencies are general adventuring stuff such as perception (always useful) or athletics. Some of the more useful ones...
Also, you may want to re- do the ideal bit.
They are meant to look like:
Selflessness. You should help those who help themselves. (Good)
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Posted Apr 3, 2020I appreciate your feedback.
Ultimately this is really just supposed to be a "just graduated from university" sort of deal. It would be a disservice to assume that all people that go to college come out with the same sets of skills. I guess what I was going for is more the "Pick your own, mix and match" with a little bit of focus.
I do, however, agree with that you mean about the ideals. This is perhaps my weakest part and I've been looking for a way to improve this. I like your suggestion, and I will take it under advisement.
Thank you!
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Posted Jun 22, 2020this is a cool backaround.