You were identified as a potential magic user at a very young age and thus taken in as an apprentice. You left home or were taken to be trained either by a stronger caster, your "master." who found you. Alternatively, you were enrolled into a school specializing in teaching the arcane arts. Who is your master? What kind of a master and mentor are they? Do you treat you like their gofer, or maybe even their child. If you were attending a school, was it a grand academy or a modest little installation run out of someone's house maybe? What areas of magic did you specialize or have the most interest in? How was your curriculum like? Did your busy schedule learning magic allow for you to go back home? Or were you maybe an orphan, making your master or school the main life you know?

Skill Proficiencies: Arcana and either History or Religion

Tool Proficiencies: Alchemist's Supplies

Languages: one of your choice, including Exotic languages

Equipment: A bottle of black ink, a quill, 3 rolls of blank parchment, Alchemist's Supplies, 1d4 Books (about arcana), a letter from your master or school of magic, a set of apprentice robes, and a belt pouch containing 5 gp

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Personality Traits (d8)

1	I tend to talk about magic as if everyone understands it, and cannot comprehend the ignorance of those who do not.
2	I consider my Master to have been a font of wisdom, and have a quote from him for almost every situation
3	My Master taught me the value of secrets, I keep them very well and have a few of my own.
4	I have a grand magical theory that I can’t wait to tell other people about
5	I am seldom seen without my nose stuck firmly in a book or scroll
6	When exposed to some new piece of magic, I can’t help but try to figure out what it does and how it works
7	I am extremely proud of the school I attended, and will boast of it often
8	I have no patience for ridiculous superstitions about magic.

Ideals (d6)

1	Magic For Magic’s Sake I seek to study and improve Magic, simply for the betterment of Magic (Neutral)
2	Greater Good Magic should be used to protect and improve the lives of the common people (Good)
3	Power Through my Power, I will conquer and gain victory (Evil)
4	Tradition I will uphold the standards of Magic that were taught to me by my Master (Lawful)
5	Independence I have cast off the shackles of my tutelage and will seek my own path (Chaotic)
6	Spirit I will make my Master proud (Any)

Bonds (d6)

1	I often think of the family I left behind when I became an apprentice, I would like to find them some day.
2	I had a romantic relationship with a fellow student, I still love them.
3	I am utterly loyal to my Master, everything else comes second.
4	I am hunting the one who is responsible for the end of my apprenticeship.
5	I had a rival all throughout my training, we still compete.
6	I idolize a historical magic user, and measure my accomplishments against theirs

Flaws (d6)

1	People who are superstitious about Magic are idiots, and not worth my time.
2	I look down on anyone who was not properly trained in the Magic they wield.
3	If my Master calls me, I’ll abandon what I’m doing to go to him.
4	I can get so distracted by the mystery and wonder of magic, that I can forget I’m supposed to be fighting that other Wizard
5	A scandal prevents me from returning to my place of education, I’m trying to stay ahead of the rumors.
6	I believe that the world would be better off if Magic-users ran everything