Backgrounds

Sage

A life of study, research, and questioning defines you. Whether you studied under a master, at a great university, or learned on your own, you're driven by curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge.

Ability Scores: Choose A or B: (A) Intelligence +2, Wisdom +1; or (B) Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma +1

Skill Proficiencies: Arcana and History

Tool Proficiency: Calligrapher's Supplies

Equipment: You begin with 50 GP that may only be spent on items from the Adventuring Gear and Tools lists. This gold cannot be used to purchase weapons, armor, or mounts and vehicles. Any unspent funds may be kept in a belt pouch for future expenses in the course of an adventure.

Feature: Encyclopedic Recall

Once per long rest, you can treat a single Intelligence check as if you rolled a 20 on your roll (not a critical, but a 20 for calculation).

Homebrew, 2025.