Treasure Hunter

Treasure Hunters are driven by their relentless pursuit of riches, hidden relics, and forgotten treasures scattered throughout Aetheria. Your life is dedicated to sharpening your perception and honing your instincts to spot hidden traps, valuable artifacts, and secret passages. As a Treasure Hunter, you've gained Expertise in the Perception skill, allowing you to detect hidden objects or traps with ease. Your keen senses also enable you to gain temporary advantage on Investigation checks to find hidden treasures or secret passages, giving you an edge in your treasure hunting endeavors. Whether you're motivated by personal wealth or a desire to unearth the world's hidden wonders, your life as a Treasure Hunter is filled with excitement, danger, and the promise of great rewards.

Skills Perception, (Investigation or Survival)

Special Feat Keen Senses - Your expertise in treasure hunting has honed your perceptiveness and ability to uncover hidden traps or valuables. You gain Expertise in the Perception skill and have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks made to detect concealed objects or traps. Furthermore, you possess a unique pocket dimension known as "Treasure Space." You can access this space with a bonus action, and it can hold up to 100 pounds of weight. This capacity increases to 500 pounds at 5th level, 1000 pounds at 11th level, and becomes limitless at 17th level. It's important to note that living creatures and objects with sentience cannot be stored in this dimension. If you become unconscious or silenced, the contents of the Treasure Space are forcibly ejected in random directions, traveling up to 20 feet and dealing 1d6 bludgeoning damage to anyone struck by these objects.

Equipment/Items A set of lockpicks and tools for detecting traps. A map showing the location of a rumored treasure. A pouch containing 10 gp worth of valuable gems. A magnifying glass for inspecting fine details. A set of common clothes.

Career

Qualifications

Aspiring Treasure Hunters must develop their keen perception and investigative skills, often seeking out mentors or joining treasure-hunting guilds to receive proper training. Their ability to uncover hidden treasures and navigate dangerous environments is crucial to their success.

Career Progression

Treasure Hunters can advance their careers by taking on progressively challenging and rewarding treasure-hunting contracts, exploring uncharted territories, and accumulating valuable artifacts or relics.

Payment & Reimbursement

Treasure Hunters are typically compensated through a combination of rewards, commissions on discovered treasures, and fees for their services in finding lost or hidden items. Valuable discoveries can bring substantial wealth.

Other Benefits

In addition to the financial rewards, Treasure Hunters often earn respect and admiration from those who appreciate their skills. They may forge alliances with scholars, archaeologists, and adventurers who seek their expertise in locating valuable relics or uncovering hidden knowledge.

Perception

Purpose

Treasure Hunters fulfill a vital role in society by preserving and uncovering valuable historical artifacts, lost knowledge, and hidden treasures. Their work contributes to the preservation of cultural heritage and the accumulation of wealth.

Social Status

Treasure Hunters are often respected for their skills and ability to uncover hidden wealth or historical treasures. They may be seen as valuable contributors to the preservation of history and culture.

Demographics

The percentage of the population employed as Treasure Hunters is relatively small due to the specialized nature of their profession. However, their presence is significant in regions with a strong interest in history and relics.

History

The profession of Treasure Hunting has a long history in Aetheria, with practitioners tracing their roots back to ancient explorers and archaeologists. Over time, the field has evolved to encompass a broader range of treasures and artifacts.

Operations

Tools

Treasure Hunters typically carry a selection of specialized tools, including lock-picking kits, excavation gear, artifact identification equipment, and survival supplies. These tools are essential for their work.

Materials

The day-to-day operations of Treasure Hunters may require various supplies, such as maps, research materials, preservation tools, and containers for storing discovered treasures.

Workplace

The workplace of a Treasure Hunter spans a variety of environments, from ancient ruins and hidden chambers to remote wilderness areas. They may also frequent archaeological sites, libraries, and museums to gather information and plan their expeditions.

Provided Services

Treasure Hunters offer their services to individuals, organizations, and governments seeking to locate lost treasures, uncover historical artifacts, or acquire valuable relics. Their skills are often in demand for both financial and cultural reasons.

Dangers & Hazards

The primary hazards Treasure Hunters face include the risk of encountering traps, hostile guardians, and dangerous environments while pursuing hidden treasures. They must also contend with rival treasure hunters and black-market collectors.

Alternative Names

Treasure Hunters are sometimes referred to as "Relic Seekers" or "Vault Delvers" due to their expertise in locating and securing hidden treasures.

Type

Research / Scientific

Demand

The demand for Treasure Hunters is influenced by the prevalence of hidden treasures and the interest of individuals or organizations in uncovering them. In regions rich with historical sites or lost relics, their services are highly sought after.

Legality

The profession of a Treasure Hunter is generally legal and even encouraged in most regions of Aetheria. However, they may be subject to regulations and laws governing the preservation and ownership of historical artifacts and cultural treasures.