The Mark of Scribing deals with communication—both the written and spoken word. A gnome who bears the mark can feel words as though they are living creatures, struggling to make their meaning known. The mark provides a range of gifts. It translates languages, but it also allows its bearer to communicate with others at a distance.

Kalgoorlie has spent years practicing her writing and oration in the hope of becoming a student of Silverquill College. Her studies focus on language, literature, and the power of words, both magical and otherwise. The metaphorical power of words to illuminate or conceal is joined with the literal ability of magic to do the same in her academic pursuits.

Personality Traits

• I prefer saying the blunt truth over a pretty lie, and I don’t particularly care whose feelings I hurt.
• I’ve mastered the art of using humor as a defense, and I always have a charming joke ready.

Ideals

• Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral)

Bonds

• My life’s work is a series of tomes related to the study of linguistics.

Flaws

• I talk to myself, and I don’t make friends easily.

Equipment: Scholar’s robes; a signet ring; a scribe’s pen she can use as an arcane focus; a writing kit (small pouch with ink, an ink pen, a folded sheet of parchment, and a small knife); a satchel containing a borrowed book on linguistics, a book of poetry, a leather bound journal, a scrollcase with 10 sheets of paper and two paper birds, a tinderbox, 3 candles, and some sealing wax; and a purse containing 15 gp