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student
Ability Scores: +2 Intelligence, +1 luck
Skills: Choose three of the following skills
Computer Use, Knowledge (arcane lore, art, behavioral sciences, business, civics, current events, earth and life sciences, history, physical sciences, popular culture, technology, or theology and philosophy), Perform (act, dance, keyboards, percussion instruments, sing, stand-up, stringed instruments, or wind instruments), Research.
Tools: two tool kits
Feat: tech savvy
wealth bonus: +1
Feature: academic network
You have access to campus resources, student groups, and informal information networks.
technician
Ability Scores: +2 Intelligence, +1 Dexterity
Skills: Choose three of the following skills
Computer Use, Craft (chemical, electronic, mechanical, or structural), Knowledge (business, earth and life sciences, physical sciences, or technology), Repair, Research.
Tools: two tool kits
Feat: tech savvy
wealth bonus: +3
Feature: jury rig
You can temporarily repair or modify equipment to function for a short time under adverse conditions.
military
Ability Scores: +2 Strength or Dexterity, +1 Constitution
Skills: Choose two of the following skills
athletics, Demolitions, Drive, Hide, Knowledge (tactics), stealth, Navigate, Pilot, Survival.
Tools: vehicles, military firearms
Feat: combat martial arts
wealth bonus: +1
Feature: Basic training
You gain proficiency in all firearms and explosives.
religious
Ability Scores: +2 faith, +1 wisdom
Skills: Choose three of the following skills
Decipher Script, Knowledge (arcane lore, art, behavioral sciences, history, streetwise, or theology and philosophy), perception, insight.
Tools: Calligrapher’s supplies and one language
Feat: streetwise
wealth bonus: +2
Feature: sanctuary
You can seek shelter, aid, and information from religious communities aligned with your beliefs.
academic
Ability Scores: +2 Intelligence, +1 Wisdom
Skills: Choose three of the following skills
Computer Use, Craft (writing), investigation, Knowledge (arcane lore, art, behavioral sciences, business, civics, current events, earth and life sciences, history, physical sciences, popular culture, tactics, technology, or theology and philosophy), Research, or a new Language.
Tools: any one + one language
Feat: Tech Savvy
wealth bonus: +3
Feature: Scholarly Access
You can access libraries, academic databases, and institutions. You can usually obtain basic research assistance without cost and know how to publish, peer-review, or authenticate information.
adventurer
Ability Scores: +2 luck, +1 Constitution
Skills: Choose two of the following skills deception, athletics, Demolitions, Disable Device, Drive, Escape Artist, Intimidate, Knowledge (arcane lore, streetwise, tactics, or technology), stealth, Pilot, Ride, perception, Survival, medicine.
Tools: Climbing gear or navigator’s tools
Feat: Athletic
wealth bonus: +1
Feature: Always Prepared
You can usually acquire basic outdoor gear, maps, and survival supplies in settled areas without raising suspicion.
Ability Scores: +2 Constitution, +1 Strength
Skills: Choose three of the following skills
Craft (electronic, mechanical, or structural), athletics, Drive, Handle Animal, Intimidate, Repair, Ride.
Tools: any two
Feat: Tough
wealth bonus: +2
Feature: hard work pays You can secure short-term manual labor, repairs, or construction work quickly, earning modest pay or favors.
blue-collar worker
celebrity
Ability Scores: ++2 Charisma, +1 Dexterity
Skills: Choose one of the following skills
deception, Craft (visual art or writing), persuasion Disguise, Perform (act, dance, keyboards, percussion instruments, sing, stand-up, stringed instruments, or wind instruments).
Tools: two music instruments, disguise kit
Feat: alert
wealth bonus: +4
Feature: public presence
You can attract attention, crowds, or publicity, and you know how to leverage media exposure to your advantage.
criminal
Ability Scores: +2 Dexterity, +1 Charisma
Skills: Choose two of the following skills
Disable Device, Disguise, Forgery, Gamble, Hide, Knowledge (streetwise), stealth, Sleight of Hand.
Tools: lock picks, forgery kit, Shotguns, Automatic
Feat: quick draw
wealth bonus: +1
Feature: underworld contact
You know how to reach the local black market, fence stolen goods, and avoid unwanted attention from law enforcement.
dilettante
Ability Scores: +2 charisma, +1 dexterity
Skills: Choose one of the following skills
Gamble, Intimidate, Knowledge (current events or popular culture), Ride, or add a new Language.
Tools: one tool kit
Feat: Commanding voice
wealth bonus: +6
Feature: well known
you have regular contacts that can sell you most types of clothes and equipment.
emergency services
Ability Scores: +2 Constitution, +1 Wisdom
Skills: Choose two of the following skills
acrobatics, athletics, Computer Use, Drive, Knowledge (behavioral sciences, earth and life sciences, or technology), perception, medicine
Tools: medical kit
Feat: tough
wealth bonus: +2
Feature: first responder
You can secure emergency access to restricted areas during crises and coordinate with responders without drawing suspicion.
investigator
Ability Scores: +2 Wisdom, +1 Intelligence
Skills: Choose two of the following skills
Computer Use, Craft (visual art or writing), Decipher Script, Forgery, Investigate, Knowledge (behavioral sciences, civics, earth and life sciences, or streetwise), Research, perception, insight.
Tools: forensic tools
Feat: alert
wealth bonus: +2
Feature: follow the trail
You know how to gather clues, interview witnesses, and preserve evidence. Law enforcement treats you as a legitimate professional unless given reason not to.
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