Secretary

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Secretary

As a secretary, you are a master of organization, communication, and confidentiality. Your role involves managing schedules, handling sensitive information, and ensuring smooth operations within your organization. Whether you served a powerful noble, a prestigious guild, secretive faction or a otherworldly being, your experience has honed your skills in administration and discretion. You are adept at administration, keeping secrets, and efficiently managing tasks.
Skill Proficiencies: Insight, and one of your choice between Intimidation or Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies: Calligrapher's Supplies
Languages: Two of your choice
Equipment: A set of fine clothes, calligrapher's supplies, a book related to your employer, a signet ring or badge of your employer, and a pouch containing 20 gp

Feature: Relevant Secretary

What type of employer do you serve? Do you serve a powerful one or a honest one?

Suggested Characteristics

Personality Traits (d8)

1I always have a quill and parchment ready to take notes.
2I maintain a calm and professional demeanor at all times.
3I love organizing things and leaving everything organized.
4I enjoy being aware of everything that happens around me.
5I am meticulous and hate making mistakes.
6I tend to be a perfectionist, double-checking everything I do.
7I am often relaxed, not taking most things as important.
8I am always punctual and expect the same from others.

Ideals (d6)

1Order. Everything should be in its proper place. (Lawful)
2Knowledge. Information is power, and I seek to learn all I can. (Neutral)
3Duty. I am dedicated to my employer and my responsibilities. (Lawful)
4Independence. I use my position to gain autonomy and influence. (Chaotic)
5Secrecy. Some information is too dangerous to be widely known. (Neutral)
6Ambition. I aim to rise through the ranks and gain power myself. (Any)

Bonds (d6)

1My employer is my mentor and I owe them a great deal.
2I possess a document or secret that could change everything.
3I have a family member who relies on my income.
4I owe everything to my employer, who gave me a chance when no one else would.
5My loyalty to my employer is unwavering.
6I seek to uncover the secrets of my employer or others.

Flaws (d6)

1I am overly critical of myself and others.
2I can be manipulative to get what I want.
3I tend to hoard information and distrust others.
4I am easily stressed and overwhelmed by pressure.
5I secretly have a need for carnal desires.
6I am a workaholic and neglect other aspects of my life.


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