You spent years among the flasks, the strange substances and the old books. You directed your studies of alchemy towards the vast domain of poisons, how to manipulate, create, modify and cure them. You are not only a potion-maker, but also a poison master that everyone should be careful with...
- Skill Proficiencies: [Tooltip Not Found], [Tooltip Not Found]
- Languages: Two of your choice, generally draconic is among them since many books are written in that language.
- Equipment: A bottle of black ink, a quill, a small knife, a bunch of glass flasks to store ingredients and samples, a souvenir of your deceased master, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
To determine the nature of your scholarly training, roll a d8 or choose from the options in the table below.
| d8 | Specialty |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alchemist |
| 2 | Astronomer |
| 3 | Discredited academic |
| 4 | Librarian |
| 5 | Professor |
| 6 | Researcher |
| 7 | Wizard’s apprentice |
| 8 | Scribe |
You never accidentally poison yourself while manipulating poisons. You can modify the formula of poisons, potions and alchemist substances so they can be administrated in another way (For example, you can turn a poison that is usually administrated through ingestion into a “blade poison” used on wounds). You can harvest different ingredients from different sources, like on a monster’s body or in a certain type of environment.
Spell List
Poisoners alchemists usually have some magical skills aside, considering all their studies, and the fact that most are researchers in many fields. Many have some wizard or sorcerer levels.
| Spell Level | Spells |
|---|
They usually select spells related to poison, alchemy and potion-making of course, but they may have some spells helping them in their crafts, like creations or transmutations.
Suggested Characteristics
Poisoners alchemists are usually people that have a great thirst for knowledge, may it be for itself, power, or having an uncanny weapon. They aren’t the most friendly and cooperative people, but they usually are intelligent, knowledgeable and useful.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition. |
| 2 | I’ve read every book in the world’s greatest libraries—or I like to boast that I have. |
| 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’m convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral) |
| 2 | Beauty. What is beautiful points us beyond itself toward what is true. (Good) |
| 3 | Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (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 | It is my duty to protect my students. |
| 2 | I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands. |
| 3 | I work to preserve a library, university, scriptorium, or monastery. |
| 4 | My life’s work is a series of tomes related to a specific field of lore. |
| 5 | I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question. |
| 6 | I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it back. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am easily distracted by the promise of information. |
| 2 | Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy. |
| 3 | Unlocking an ancient mystery is worth the price of a civilization. |
| 4 | I overlook obvious solutions in favor of complicated ones. |
| 5 | I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others. |
| 6 | I can’t keep a secret to save my life, or anyone else’s. |
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