General Background

You've left your cloister for reasons that are your own, after a religious awakening. Along the way, you've joined this ragtag group of monsters, feeling safer surrounded by capable adventurers, considering the Sovereign Host aren't the most liked of deities around Droaam (although it's not worse than the Silver Flame which is actively hated).
 
This background is meant as a guideline, and can be customized in any way you wish, as well as your character sheet if need be.
 

Your Deity

Aureon is the Sovereign of Law and Lore. He is considered the first wizard, who shared the secrets of wizardry with the world. Symbol: open tome or blue dragon
 
The pantheon of the Sovereign Host embodies all that is good in the world. The people of Khorvaire have followed the Sovereigns for thousands of years, and everyone knows the names of the Sovereigns and the Dark Six. Even people who aren't devout might still swear by the Sovereigns or offer a prayer in a moment of crisis.

• The Sovereigns are with us at all times.


• The Sovereigns shape the world. They offer us guidance and strength, but we must learn to listen.


• Honor every Sovereign in their place and time. If you hear one voice clearly, embrace their path.


• As a follower of the Sovereign Host, you believe that the hand of the Sovereigns can be seen in all things. What others take to be intuition or instinct, you see as the voice of the Sovereigns offering guidance. You don't need absolute proof; the fact of a bountiful harvest is evidence of Arawai's benevolence.

 

Choose a speciality and characteristics

(or make up your own)
 
To determine the nature of your scholarly training, roll a d8 or choose from the options in the table below.
 
Field of Study

1. Alchemist


2. Astronomer


3. Discredited academic


4. Librarian


5. Professor


6. Researcher


7. Wizard's apprentice


8. Scribe

 
Sages are defined by their extensive studies, and their characteristics reflect this life of study. Devoted to scholarly pursuits, a sage values knowledge highly—sometimes in its own right, sometimes as a means toward other ideals.
 
Personality Trait

1. I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition.


2. I've read every book in the world's greatest libraries—or I like to boast that I have.


3. I'm used to helping out those who aren't as smart as I am, and I patiently explain anything and everything to others.


4. There's nothing I like more than a good mystery.


5. I'm willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment.


6. I... speak... slowly... when talking... to idiots,... which... almost... everyone... is... compared... to me.


7. I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations.


8. I'm convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets.

 
Ideal

1. Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral)


2. Beauty. What is beautiful points us beyond itself toward what is true. (Good)


3. Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (Lawful)


4. No Limits. Nothing should fetter the infinite possibility inherent in all existence. (Chaotic)


5. Power. Knowledge is the path to power and domination. (Evil)


6. Self-Improvement. The goal of a life of study is the betterment of oneself. (Any)

 
Bond

1. It is my duty to protect my students.


2. I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands.


3. I work to preserve a library, university, scriptorium, or monastery.


4. My life's work is a series of tomes related to a specific field of lore.


5. I've been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question.


6. I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it back.

 
Flaw

1. I am easily distracted by the promise of information.


2. Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy.


3. Unlocking an ancient mystery is worth the price of a civilization.


4. I overlook obvious solutions in favor of complicated ones.


5. I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others.


6. I can't keep a secret to save my life, or anyone else's.