Dungeons & Dragons 5e Background: Student
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Student
You are a student of magic, adopted into a traditional method of magical learning, be it apprenticeship or scholarship. You had a life before the schooling, though you are now in a different place than you were then, you are ultimately still the person you always were, just a little more magical now. Your mind has been expanded and your ambitions have borne fruit and thus you are now among the finest young mages in the land. Whatever you decide to do with that education, it will serve you well.
Features
Feature: Arcana Fundamentum Your Master/School have given you a writ of permission to enter and seek knowledge at all places of arcane learning (not all libraries, however) that recognize your mentor/home's pedigree. In addition, you're well versed in the theories of basic magic and receive advantage on checks to determine the effects of spells and enchantments.
Suggested Characteristics
Students are a rowdy bunch by nature, full of fresh ideas and myriad ideological and causal passions, no two students are entirely alike, as their youth marks them with certain grounding in the present that many older magicians have lost in the sands of time. One thing is for certain, however: The most gifted among them will always be capable of bringing new potential out of the old art.
Traits
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I don't worry about a whole awful lot. I believe that things will work out in the end. |
| 2 | I look down on those of lesser intellect with pride. |
| 3 | I am cold and rather dispassionate toward others. |
| 4 | There are few trusted friends for a wizard. I will do anything to keep those friends close. |
| 5 | Reliability is more important than camaraderie to me and I'm not afraid to let you know it. |
| 6 | I feel everything, and I do mean everything very deeply. My heart is on my sleeve. |
| 7 | My mind has no brakes and neither does my mouth. |
| 8 | I bury my head in books as often as I can, regardless of the reason. |
Ideal
| d8 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Knowledge. I believe in the axiom that knowledge must be preserved. (Lawful) |
| 2 | Freedom. Beware any who try to chain your creativity, they are seldom (if ever) right. (Chaotic) |
| 3 | Passion. Nothing is more important than following your dreams, no matter what. (Neutral) |
| 4 | Domination. I will use my knowledge to gain leverage over others. I will never be lesser again. (Evil) |
| 5 | Pride. I, myself am my own best advocate. I alone have the right to judge myself. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Betterment. Understanding and knowledge are the path to true social improvement. (good) |
| 7 | Evanescence. I wish to put my past behind me and never look back. (Neutral) |
| 8 | Improvement. Power and potential will be released by my hands and my work. (Neutral) |
Bond
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I feel a strong kinship with fellow practitioners of the art, no matter who they are. |
| 2 | My mentor is my guiding star. I will trust in his advice always. |
| 3 | The materials and particulars of my craft are delicate, precise and sentimental to me. |
| 4 | My story will not be as musty and ancient as those I learned in school. |
| 5 | My family has supported me along my journey to master magic and I will repay them. |
| 6 | I will honor the traditions of the school I came from and spread their influence wide. |
Flaw
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | My pursuit of knowledge and lack of experience often leave me in risky situations. |
| 2 | I am utterly wrapped up in my own little world. |
| 3 | I'm paralyzed when forced to make a decision out of the realm of theory. |
| 4 | People, their thoughts and their actions confuse and upset me, I prefer being alone. |
| 5 | My body isn't up to par with most others. I am often clumsy and uncoordinated. |
| 6 | I will test my theories in practical action without considering the consequences. |
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