Student of Magic
You have been taught the basics of magic or you were taken
as an apprentice by a mage. Your teachers were members
of an order, a school of magic, or lonely independent
wizards. Now, you have left your teachers and are separate
from them. Who taught you? What are your feelings about
them? Are you still in contact with your former teachers or
fellow students? Did you get a degree (official or not) or did
you fail to pass the final exam? Are you regarded as a
failure by your masters or are they proud of you? Are you
still studying under their guide? Are you affiliated to an
order or a school?
Skill Proficiencies Arcana
Tool Proficiencies Alchemist’s Supplies
Languages One of your choice
Equipment two robes, some books about arcane subjects,
some sheets of paper, a token or a letter from your school
of magic or master, and a pouch with 25 gp.
Features
On Your Master’s Shoulders
You were trained by someone well known in the subject of
magic and you can take advantage of it. You can gain an
audience with another mage or you can be let in and
hosted in buildings owned by your school of magic, your
order, friends of your master, or by your fellow students.
Those who host you may also let you have access to their
libraries, laboratories, or other facilities and give you some
advice.
Suggested Characteristics
Students of magic are focused on magic and subjects
related to it. Magic is central to them, whether it is their
main goal or if they have decided to abandon the arcane
path.
Traits
| d6 | Personality Trait |
|---|
| 1 | I always pretend that everyone knows about magic and get impatient when someone doesn’t. |
| 2 | I’m proud of what I have studied, and I tend to show it in any situation. |
| 3 | I usually quote ancient spellcasters and my masters. |
| 4 | One day I will discover unknown magical powers. |
| 5 | I love reading books or scrolls about magic or spellcasters. |
| 6 | There’s only magic in my life. I will never have real friends other than spellcasters. |
Ideal
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|
| 1 | Common Good. Magic must be used to improve the quality of life for the common people. (Good) |
| 2 | Power. I will use magic to become an important character in the world. (Evil) |
| 3 | Balance. Magic should be the balance in the world. (Neutral) |
| 4 | Rebellious. I rejected my master’s teachings. (Chaotic) |
| 5 | Preserver. The most important thing is to maintain the traditions of my school or my master. (Lawful) |
| 6 | Pride. I will spread the name of my school and master throughout the world. (Lawful) |
Bond
| d6 | Bond |
|---|
| 1 | During my studies, by accident, I summoned an extraplanar creature and I’m bond to it. |
| 2 | My school or my master are more important than my friends. |
| 3 | I consider myself always in competition with my masters and I want to do better than them. |
| 4 | My masters gave me a special task to fulfill. |
| 5 | I want to retrieve ancient magic items or spells which I’ve read about during my studies. |
| 6 | I must restore my master’s reputation. |
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Flaw
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|
| 1 | The reputation of my master has been ruined and I’m ashamed of it. |
| 2 | I’m ready to sacrifice my friends to get more magical power. |
| 3 | I don’t share my knowledge of magic with others. |
| 4 | I consider creatures without magical powers to be inferior to me. |
| 5 | My desire for magic can force me to commit acts I wouldn’t normally do. |
| 6 | I try to teach magic to anyone I meet. |
