Detective

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Detective

In a world of magic and monsters, crime is an ever-present factor. From petty thieves to kidnapping fey, the work of a detective is never finished. But why did you become a detective? Do you, or did you, have a partner? Does your work pay well, or do you struggle to make ends meet? What was your breakout case, or are you still trying to make your name known? How have you dealt with the stress of your job?
Skill Proficiencies: Investigation, Insight
Tool Proficiencies: Forgery kit
Languages: 1 common language of your choice
Equipment: Lamp, forgery kit, a quill, an ink well, a set of common or travaller's clothes and a pouch with 15 gold pieces.

Feature: Can I ask you some questions?

In a world of magic and monsters, crime is an ever-present factor. From petty thieves to kidnapping fey, the work of a detective is never finished. But why did you become a detective? Do you, or did you, have a partner? Does your work pay well, or do you struggle to make ends meet? What was your breakout case, or are you still trying to make your name known? How have you dealt with the stress of your job? Skill Proficiencies: Investigation, Insight. Tool Proficiencies: Forgery kit Languages: 1 common language of your choice. Equipment: Lamp, forgery kit, a quill, an ink well, a set of common or travaller's clothes and a pouch with 15 gold pieces.

Suggested Characteristics

Personality Traits (d8)

1I’m not actually a great detective, I just get lucky.
2I don’t like people knowing anything about my real identity.
3I forget useless information, including common knowledge.
4I’m not that strong, I’m just used to pain.
5Don’t talk to me until I’ve had my daily dose.
6I don’t get much sleep, but when I do it’s impossible to wake me.
7I may act extroverted, but it’s just that, an act.
8I see the face of someone close to me in every victim.

Ideals (d6)

1Justice. I want the law to triumph. (Lawful)
2Pain. I love watching people get punished harshly, especially for crimes they didn’t commit. (Evil)
3Comfort. I don’t want people to suffer. (Good)
4Tracking. I’m looking for someone personally. (Any)
5Justice? I’m the only one who can administer true justice. (Chaotic)
6Wealth. I’m just in it for the money. (Neutral)

Bonds (d6)

1I own my own detective agency.
2I’ll do whatever’s necessary to close a case.
3I can’t turn down a case.
4Fey are almost always one of my top suspects.
5I have a decent network of informants.
6I’ve been tracking the same perp for years.

Flaws (d6)

1I chase tail faster than I chase leads.
2The memories of mistakes I made and people I couldn’t save, keep me up at night.
3I despise criminals, and true justice entails their death.
4I can’t let a case go, even if it’s a dead end.
5I have a debilitating reliance on a substance I can barely afford.
6I see the face of someone important to me in every criminal.


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