Civilian Alchemist (FMA Supplement)

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This creature was created as part of the Player Equivalent CR variant rule using the Alchemist class and Guild Artisan background, and as such does not follow traditional CR.

Civilian Alchemist

Medium humanoid, lawful good Armor Class 13 (natural armor) Hit Points 13 (2d8 + 4) Speed 30 ft. STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 10 (+0) 12 (+1) 14 (+2) 16 (+3) 10 (+0) 12 (+1) Saving Throws Con +4, Int +5 Skills Arcana +5, Insight +2, Medicine +2, Nature +5, Persuasion +3, Religion +5 Senses passive Perception 10 Languages Common Challenge 2 (450 XP) Transmutation Circle. The alchemist can create Transmutation Circles. All created Circles occupy the space you were in when you created it, and can only be activated while touching it. Each Transmutation Circle can manipulate a single element or compound, or a substance comprising of at least half of the chosen material, and this material can not be in a creature's possession. Any objects created by the alchemist's Circles can not have any functions its source material did not. The civilian alchemist's Transmutation Circles may manipulate a single non-biological material of their choice. The civilian alchemist has 6 Alchemic Stamina which it may spend, regaining all spend Alchemic Stamina at the end of a long rest. Use the following and the tables at the end of this creature description to determine the effects of the alchemist's Circles: Transmutation Save DC: 10 Transmutation Attack Modifier: +3 ACTIONS Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) piercing damage.

While not everyone chooses to do so, the science of alchemy is available to everyone. Civilian alchemists don't know enough to cause much harm, but are nonetheless the first step in potentially becoming a great alchemist. Common Civilian Alchemist Archetypes The following are common options for this kind of alchemist's circles. Beginner This alchemist doesn't plan on staying with only cursory knowledge of transmutation. The beginner alchemist's Transmutation Circles may manipulate a second non-biological material of their choice. Fighter This alchemist picked up alchemy as a means of self defense. The fighter alchemist's Transmutation Circles may be used to create melee weapons. Nurse This alchemist is in the process of learning alchemy in order to heal others. The nurse alchemist's Transmutation Circles may manipulate a biological material of their choice.

Transmutation Circle Tables

Size	Cost	Casting Time	Range	Weight	Maximum Damage	Maximum Hit Points
Small	2	Bonus Action	15 feet	1 lbs.	1d6	3
Medium	4	Action	30 feet	10 lbs.	2d6	7
Large	6	Full Turn Action	60 feet	20 lbs.	3d6	11
Huge	12	1 minute	120 feet	40 lbs.	4d6	14
Garganguan	24	1 hour	180 feet	100 lbs.	5d6	18

Material Category	Material	DT	Weight of a 5-ft. cube
↓	Cloth, paper, rope	0	150 lbs.
Fragile	Crystal, glass, ice	2	300 lbs.
↑	Wood, bone	4	500 lbs.
↓	Stone, gold	10	800 lbs.
Sturdy	Iron, steel	15	2500 lbs.
↑	Lead, uranium	20	3500 lbs.

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