Scribe

You spent formative years in a scriptorium, a monastery dedicated to the preservation of knowledge, or a government agency, where you learned to write with a clear hand and produce finely written texts. Perhaps you scribed government documents or copied tomes of literature. You might have some skill as a writer of poetry, narrative, or scholarly research. Above all, you have a careful attention to detail, helping you avoid introducing mistakes to the documents you copy and create.

Skill Proficiencies

Investigation, Perception, Calligrapher’s Supplies

Languages

None

Equipment

Calligrapher’s Supplies, Fine Clothes, Lamp, Oil (3 flasks), Parchment (24 sheets)

Starting Gold

25 GPs

Features

Skilled

You gain proficiency in any combination of three skills or tools of your choice.

Linguist

You speak an additional 3 languages.

Personality Tables

Personality Traits (1D8)

Roll	Result
1	Perfectionist: I strive for flawless work and am meticulous in my attention to detail.
2	Curious: I have an insatiable thirst for knowledge and am always seeking to learn new things.
3	Patient: I am able to focus on a task for long periods of time, even when it is tedious or repetitive.
4	Organized: I am highly organized and methodical in my approach to work.
5	Quiet: I am a reserved and introspective person who prefers solitude to socializing.
6	Loyal: I am deeply committed to my work and the institutions I serve.
7	Skeptical: I question everything and am not easily convinced.
8	Creative: I have a talent for writing and storytelling.

Ideals (1D6)

Roll	Result
1	Knowledge: I believe that knowledge is power, and I strive to acquire as much as possible.
2	Preservation: I am dedicated to preserving the written word and ensuring that history is not forgotten.
3	Accuracy: I value precision and accuracy in all that I do.
4	Beauty: I believe that art and beauty can have a profound impact on the world.
5	Community: I am committed to serving my community and contributing to its well-being.
6	Independence: I value my freedom and independence and resist being controlled by others.

Bonds (1D6)

Roll	Result
1	I am fiercely loyal to the institution where I trained.
2	I am searching for a lost manuscript or text that I believe holds the key to a great secret.
3	I am trying to complete a lifelong project that I have been working on for years.
4	I am driven by a desire to share my knowledge with the world.
5	I have a personal vendetta against someone who destroyed a library or archive.
6	I am trying to find a way to use my writing skills to make a difference in the world.

Flaws (1D6)

Roll	Result
1	I can be obsessive and single-minded in my pursuit of knowledge.
2	I may be reluctant to share my knowledge with others.
3	I can be easily distracted by shiny objects or new discoveries.
4	I may have a fear of failure or making mistakes.
5	I can be arrogant and condescending towards those who are less knowledgeable than me.
6	I may have a tendency to hoard information and keep it to myself.