Aluminus (5e Background)
Aluminus[edit]
Skill Proficiencies: Pick two skills from the list: Arcana, History, Nature, Medicine
Tool Proficiencies: Choose one of the following: Calligrapher's supplies, Cartographer's tools, Cook's utensils, Herbalist kit.
Languages: One language of your choosing
Equipment: Aluminus Diploma or Medal, graduation gift (refer to Martial Traning), scholar's robes, a coin-purse containing 5 gold.
Feature: Martial Training[edit]
The curriculum of your institution included martial training, and one the weapons you were trained to be proficient with was gifted to you at graduation.
Choose one of the following:
Fencing. You are proficient with martial and simple finesse weapons. You get a Rapier or a Scimmitar as a gift.
Battle formation You are proficient with martial weapons and shields. You get a shield and either a Longsword or a Warhammer.
Archery. You are profecient with martial and simple ranged weapons. You get a Shortbow or a Light Crossbow and a fitting Quiver full of ammunition (20).
Suggested Characteristics[edit]
The years of constant academic challenges formed your personality, but did they prepare you for the challenges of the real world? only time will tell
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1 | I always remain courteous, even while conversing with twerps. |
2 | I am still elbow-deep in my personal research project, despite having no more support from my institution. |
3 | I seek and spell the truth, ignoring decency and ranks. |
4 | I am always glad to tell the scientific explanation of given topic. |
5 | I prefer to settle abstract debate on a sparring field. |
6 | I read the room as clearly as a book in my hands. And i know what i should and shouldn't say. |
7 | I use my sharp academic wits only when it is absolutely necessary, otherwise i am dull as a bludgeon. |
8 | I religiously praise wisemen and scientists and always respect their opinions. |
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