Wearer of Red

Background: Wearers of the Red

Members of the Wearers of the Red are devoted guardians of knowledge and lore, hailing from diverse backgrounds such as librarians, scholars, and wizards. Their unwavering commitment to preserving the wisdom of the ages leads them to seek and protect ancient tomes, scrolls, and secrets. Within their hidden order, they form a network of scholars, sages, and repositories of arcane wisdom.
Wearers of the Red are renowned for their inquisitiveness, patient pursuit of enlightenment, and the protective zeal with which they safeguard the treasures of knowledge. Their access to exclusive libraries and their revered status among those who cherish wisdom grant them unique advantages in their quests for enlightenment and the preservation of history.
Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, History
Tool Proficiencies: Calligrapher's supplies
Languages: Two of your choice
Equipment: A Red Cloak, A set of fine clothes, a signet ring, a book or tome of ancient knowledge, a quill and ink, a pouch containing 15 gp

Feature: Keeper of Lore

As a member of the Wearers of the Red, you have access to a network of scholars, sages, and libraries across the realms. You can easily find information or gain access to restricted texts and documents. People with a love for knowledge often respect your order and are willing to share information or offer assistance to you. When visiting libraries or academies, you can often stay there for free and gain assistance in your research.

Suggested Characteristics

Members of the Wearers of the Red are driven by a deep passion for knowledge and the preservation of lore. They come from all walks of life and have various motivations for joining the order. Here are some personality traits, ideals, bonds, and flaws that you can use as a starting point for your character:

Personality Traits:

Inquisitive: You are always eager to learn and explore new areas of knowledge.
Protective: You are fiercely protective of books, scrolls, and ancient artifacts.
Patient: You understand that true wisdom requires time and dedication.

Ideals:

Knowledge: The pursuit of knowledge is the highest ideal, and you will go to great lengths to acquire it.
Preservation: You are committed to preserving knowledge for future generations.
Enlightenment: Your goal is to gain enlightenment through the accumulation of wisdom.

Bonds:

The Order: You are loyal to the Wearers of the Red and would do anything to protect their secrets and resources.
A Valuable Text: You have a personal connection to a particular book or artifact and will stop at nothing to recover it if it's lost or stolen.
Mentor: You have a mentor within the order who taught you the importance of knowledge and its protection.

Flaws:

Obsession: Your pursuit of knowledge can border on obsession, causing you to neglect other aspects of your life.
Secretive: You are secretive about certain knowledge or information and have difficulty trusting others with it.
Arrogance: Your extensive knowledge sometimes leads to condescension when dealing with those less learned.