High School Student (Anime Supplement)

High School Student

High school students are just normal teenagers who go to school everyday and live through the struggles of puberty. You also were an ordinary high school student, navigating the challenges of academia until a chance encounter thrust you into the enigmatic world of the supernatural. Whether stumbling upon a hidden portal, discovering a mystical artifact in the school library, or befriending a supernatural creature, you now find yourself balancing the demands of both the mundane and the extraordinary.

Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, Investigation, Perception.

Tool Proficiencies: Supernatural Trinket. (A small item related to your first encounter with the supernatural)

Languages: One language related to the supernatural, like a magical script or creature's language.

Equipment: A backpack containing your school books, a supernatural trinket, a notebook filled with sketches and notes on your discoveries, a set of common clothes, and a pouch with 10 gold pieces.

Supernatural Encounter

You were just a normal high school student like many others, however a fateful encounter with the supernatural changed your life. Roll a d6 to see which encounter

d6	Specialization	description
1	Magic Book	You have encountered a book filled with magical information at an weird library, granting you arcane knowledge you were never supposed to know.
2	Puzzle	You had a puzzle since your childhood that a family member has gifted you, after completing it you found out it had much greater purposes.
3	Fated	Your meeting with the supernatural wasn't just a coincidence, you were destined since birth for that encounter.
4	Natural Talent	You have always been attuned to the supernatural, knowing the world isn't as simple as it looks. One experience has confirmed that for you.
5	Awakening	You found out your family is actually tied to the supernatural, though no one expected you would actually awaken your powers that late.
6	Supernatural Being	You had the fortune or misfortune of having met with a supernatural monster, your meeting with this being has changed your life forever.

Supernatural Lightning Rod

Due to your sudden encouter with the supernatural, you have become a catalyst for supernatural events. You have a much greater chance of finding supernatural things, such as items, creatures or weapons, since these things are drawn to you.

Suggested Characteristics

d8	Personality Trait
1	The supernatural world fills you with awe, and you approach each discovery with a childlike fascination.
2	Despite the gravity of your supernatural encounters, you approach each challenge with a playful spirit. Laughter becomes your defense mechanism, helping you cope with the unexpected.
3	While enthusiastic about the supernatural, you've learned to temper your excitement with a healthy dose of caution. Every discovery is approached with a mix of hope and careful consideration.
4	Your experiences with the supernatural have heightened your empathy. You find yourself attuned to the emotions of those around you, sensing subtle shifts in mood or unease.
5	Living between the ordinary and the supernatural has made you adaptable. You can easily adjust to changing circumstances, finding creative solutions when faced with unexpected challenges.
6	Your mind is a playground of fantastical ideas and whimsical thoughts. You often find yourself daydreaming about magical possibilities, bringing a touch of enchantment to the mundane.
7	Your bond with the supernatural, whether it's a companion or a guiding force, instills in you a deep sense of loyalty. You are fiercely protective of those you care about, willing to face any danger to keep them safe.
8	You tend to always take the hard route, maybe by bad luck or because it's necessary.

d6	Ideal
1	Peace. You plan on using your newfound connection to the supernatural to help others and do good. (Good)
2	<-Ideal->. (Evil)
3	Knowledge. You want to gather as much knowledge about this new world as you possibly can. (Any Aligment)
4	Self Discovery. There is a reason for this encounter to happen, you must find out why. (Neutral)
5	Champion. It's not just a coincidence, you were fated to have this encounter! You will become the strongest with your supernatural knowledge, no matter what it takes.(Chaotic)
6	Protection. You know that with great powers comes great responsabilites, and has promissed you won't use your new knowledge to do unecessary harm. (Lawful)

d6	Bond
1	You've formed a bond with a supernatural being or entity that guides and protects you, becoming your steadfast companion.
2	Your family and friends may not know of the supernatural, but they're worth more than any kind of power ever will.
3	You have a twin who also sees the supernatural, you both share an unseparable bond.
4	You have joined a organization to fight the supernatural since your encounter, making you create deep bonds there.
5	You have obtained a "master" who teaches you about the supernatural, creating deep bounds with them.
6	You have created bonds with multiple supernatural creatures, fully exploring your new page of possible friendships.

d6	Flaw
1	You tend to be too reckless with things involving the supernatural, being more excited than ready.
2	You have developed a hatred for the supernatural, wanting to destroy every single trace of it.
3	You alone are the chosen one, no others compare to your greatness and you make sure to let them know.
4	You have become indifferent to most mundane situations for thinking way too much on the supernatural.
5	You miss your old normal life, making you secretly hate the new you.
6	In this world, only the supernatural and the ones who see it should exist. You hate every creature who cannot see or is part of the supernatural world.

5.00

(2 votes)

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