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Librarian in Dungeons & Dragons 5e
Librarian
You are sage, scholar, bookkeeper, historian, diplomat, and law enforcer. With libraries located in every part of the civilized world (there are some rumored to be located in the Lands of the Gul-Adrin) a Librarian can go places many other people cannot and are often employed by nations as envoys when the need arises. Librarians view the possession of knowledge with jealously, not for themselves personally, but for all people. Learning that someone is hoarding a large collection of books and/or scrolls will raise the ire and wrath of a Librarian.
Skill Proficiencies History or Investigation, Insight
Tool Proficiencies Calligrapher's Tools
Languages One language of your choice
Equipment
- A quill pendant denoting your rank.
- Sky-Blue Scholar’s Robe
- 5 Candles, a tinderbox
- A Scholar’s Pack, or Diplomat’s Pack
- A coin purse containing 10 gp.
- A small book of proverbs given as a gift from the Master Librarian of your home library.
Lifestyle Modest
Features
Book Hunter
Upon each visit to the local library, you can learn about a book the Library wants to add to its collection. The Library will pay you 5 gp to retrieve it. You will earn you 1 reputation point within the Order for each book you retrieve. Every 5 reputation points earned increases this amount by 5 gp. Also, local merchants will offer you a discount on items you purchase in your attempt to retrieve said book. The DM determines the amount, but it should not exceed 5%.Suggested Characteristics
Work with your DM to determine what your specialty is. Some suggestions include:
- Divination Theory
- Alchemical Doctrine
- Astral Studies
- Bloodlines and Blood Magic
- Ciphers, Codes, and Secret Languages
- Genealogy, Heraldry, and Nobility
- History
- Military Tactics and History
- Obscure Languages
- Occult Symbology
- The Planes
Traits
| 1d8 | Personality Traits |
|---|---|
| 1 | I use librarian jargon and shorthand in everyday conversation and forget to explain myself. |
| 2 | I’ve cataloged every text in my specialty. If it’s there to know, I know it...probably. |
| 3 | I feel like I need to lead everyone by the hand when explaining something. |
| 4 | If I learn of a book in my specialty that I haven’t come across before, I can’t stop thinking about it until I can get it. |
| 5 | I can't admit that sometimes even a non-Librarian might know something in my field that I do not. |
| 6 | I get impatient if I have to explain myself, & I don’t try to hide it. |
| 7 | I am lost outside of the library’s social structure. |
| 8 | I’m convinced that other librarians are trying to stop my advancement in rank. |
Ideal
| 1d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Knowledge. The accumulation of knowledge is key to maintaining equality among all people. (Neutral) |
| 2 | Generosity. Only by freely giving of our knowledge may we understand each other. (Good) |
| 3 | Diligence. We must adhere to the strictures set down by the order, only then will we be able to push back the chaos of ignorance. (Lawful) |
| 4 | Freedom. Only by collecting all knowledge will people be able to learn what they want without restriction. Only when all knowledge is collected will we be free. (Chaotic) |
| 5 | Power. All the knowledge contained in the libraries point the way to true power. (Evil) |
| 6 | Self-Improvement. By knowing what is contained in the libraries, one knows the path to better oneself. (Any) |
Bond
| 1d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I will protect the books in my library at any cost. |
| 2 | I have seen the books in the vault & they must not see the light of day. |
| 3 | I work maintain the books in my library, keeping them whole is a holy cause for me. |
| 4 | My specialty is my life’s work, I must know all there is to know in it. |
| 5 | There is one book that I dream of finding for my library. |
| 6 | To my shame I traded away a book in the library. I hope one day to reclaim it & restore my honor. |
Flaw
| 1d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | The lure of obtaining a new book or scroll is irresistible. |
| 2 | I dream of encountering strange and terrifying creatures so I can confirm what I have read with my own eyes. |
| 3 | No price is too high for a rare or ancient book. |
| 4 | If I haven’t read about it I don’t give it much thought. |
| 5 | I grow impatient with non-librarians’ ignorance, it’s their responsibility to learn, not mine to teach. |
| 6 | The library is just too exciting to keep it to myself, even the secret things I have seen. |
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