Archaeologists study ancient cultures by looking at artifacts from the time period. They often travel around, seeking more knowledge.
Skill Proficiencies: History, Survival
Tool Proficiencies: Cartographer's tools or Navigator's tools
Languages: One of your choice
Equipment: A wooden case containing a map to a ruin or dungeon, a bullseye lantern, a miner's pick, a set of traveler's clothes, a shovel, a two-person tent, a trinket recovered from a dig site, and a pouch containing 25 gp
When you enter a ruin or dungeon, you can correctly ascertain its original purpose and determine its builders. In addition, you can determine the monetary value of art objects more than a century old.
Archaeologists are curious scholars who spend their time looking for and studying artifacts. They may be into the puzzles of why an artifcat exits, or love the adventure and discovery. They may be the kind of person who will search every crevice, just to be sure or believe the secret to power is in ancient knowledge.
I love a good puzzle or mystery.
I'm a packrat who never throws anything away.
Fame is more important to me than money.
I have no qualms about stealing from the dead.
I'm happier in a dusty old tomb than in the centers of civilization.
Traps don't make me nervous. Idiots who trigger traps make me nervous.
I may fail, but I don't give up.
You may think I'm a scholar, but I love a good brawl. These fists were made for punching.
Preservation: That artifact belongs in a museum. (Good)
Greed: I won't risk my life for nothing . I expect some kind of payment. (Evil)
Death Wish: Nothing is more exhilarating than a narrow escape from the jaws of death. (Chaotic)
Dignity: The dead and their belongings deserve to be treated with respect. (Lawful)
Immortality: All my exploring is part of a plan to find the secret of everlasting life. (Any)
Danger: With every great discovery comes grave danger. The two walk hand in hand. (Any)
Ever since I was a child, I've heard stories about a lost city. I aim to find it, learn its secrets, and earn my place In the history books.
I want to find my mentor, who disappeared on an expedition some time ago.
I have a friendly rival. Only one of us can be the best, and I aim to prove it's me.
I won't sell an art object or other treasure that has historical significance or is one of a kind.
I'm secretly in love with the wealthy patron who sponsors my archaeological exploits.
I hope to bring prestige to a library, a museum, or a university.
I have a secret fear of some common wild animal-- and in my work, I see them everywhere.
I can't leave a room without searching it for secret doors.
When I'm not exploring dungeons or ruins, I get jittery and impatient.
I have no time for friends or family. I spend every waking moment thinking about and preparing for my next expedition.
When given the choice of going left or right, I always go left.
I can't sleep except in total darkness.