Scholar
"I wonder what this does?" - Reported last words from the founder of The Scholarly Society of Astrus.
You have lived a life of dusty tomes, ink and parchment. Your mind focused on research and theory. Scholars can include librarians, historians, researchers, scribes and bookkeepers.
Work with you game master to figure out what event pushed your character away from their desk.
Skill Proficiencies: History, Investigation
Tool Proficiencies: Calligrapher's supplies
Languages: Two of your choice
Equipment: An abacus, A book of lore related to your field of study, scholar's robes, A scholar's pack, a bottle of ink and a quill, paper, and 2d4 (5) gp.
Feature: Research Specialist
You are practiced at research and gain some advantages when Researching during your downtime. The expenses cost of research is reduced to 2 sp per day. Additionally, if the Game Master requires you to make checks during research, you gain advantage on those checks. See the SRD for information on downtime.
Characteristics
Scholars tend to be introverted and shy. Those that break this mould often become great teachers with the ability to excite their students' imaginations. All scholars love their books and scrolls. They are inquisitive, some almost childishly so, and never give up on a mystery.
| 1d6 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I press flowers between the pages of my books. |
| 2 | I don't really need the spectacles, but they make me look smart. |
| 3 | Just because I'm a scholar, it doesn't mean I'm afraid to fight. |
| 4 | I can be childish when I want to be. |
| 5 | I'm very shy and find socializing demanding. |
| 6 | I want to be a hero! Just like those I have read about. |
| 1d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Historian. We must never forget the mistakes of our past. (Good) |
| 2 | Analytical. I trust my head, not my heart. (Neutral) |
| 3 | Organization. I must make sure everything is in its right place. (Lawful) |
| 4 | Inquisition. Nothing is beyond my understanding. (Chaotic) |
| 5 | Secrecy. Knowledge is worthless when shared. I hoard it. (Evil) |
| 6 | Education. Knowledge is its own reward. (Any) |
| 1d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I own a one of a kind tome. The knowledge within must be protected. |
| 2 | My teacher, who taught me all he knew. |
| 3 | During my research I learned of a terrible truth nobody was supposed to find. |
| 4 | There's somewhere important to me. I go there to think. |
| 5 | I'm writing a book. |
| 6 | My colleagues are my family. |
| 1d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I'd trust a book over the evidence of my own eyes. |
| 2 | Too many years behind a desk have left me out of touch with modern trends. |
| 3 | I never figured out that theory is not as good as practice. |
| 4 | I overthink every situation. |
| 5 | I'd stop while in danger to document a rare occurrence. |
| 6 | If I don't know the answer, I'll pretend I do to save face. |