Crime Detective

Source: D&D Wiki (SCAR Version)

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?


NOTE: Some backgrounds have options to choose from. Please read carefully. You may not get every proficiency listed below, as some may be a choice between one or the other.

  • Stat Options (choose either +2 in one stat and +1 in another, OR +1 in all three): Dexterity, Intelligence, Wisdom
  • Skill Proficiencies (your choice of TWO): Deception, Insight, or Investigation
  • Tool Proficiencies: Calligrapher's Supplies, OR Thieves' Tools, Vehicles (Land), and one Gaming Set of choice.
  • Languages: Two Standard languages of choice.

  • Background Keepsake: A worn leather notebook
  • Background Gold: 15gp.

Origin Feat

Origin Prepared

You gain a bonus to your Initiative equal to your Proficiency Bonus.


Suggested Characteristics

The life of a detective is filled with sleepless nights and stressful deliberation. This comes with a slurry of mental and physical fatigue.


Personality

Please select TWO from the list below.

d8 Personality Trait
1 I'm not actually a great detective- I just get lucky.
2 I don't like people knowing anything about my real identity.
3 I forget useless information- including common knowledge.
4 I'm not that strong- I'm just used to pain.
5 Don't talk to me until I've had my daily dose.
6 I don't get much sleep- but when I do it's impossible to wake me.
7 I may act extroverted- but it's just that- an act.
8 I see the face of someone close to me in every victim.

Ideal

Please select one from the list below.

d5 Ideal Trait
1 Justice. I want the law to triumph.Pain. I love watching people get punished harshly- especially for crimes they didn't commit.
2 Comfort. I don't want people to suffer.
3 Tracking. I'm looking for someone personally.
4 Justice? I'm the only one who can administer true justice.
5 Wealth. I'm just in it for the money.

Bond

Please select one from the list below.

d6 Bond Trait
1 I own my own detective agency.
2 I'll do whatever's necessary to close a case.
3 I can't turn down a case.
4 Fey are almost always one of my top suspects.
5 I have a decent network of informants.
6 I've been tracking the same perp for years.

Flaw

Please select one from the list below.

d6 Flaw Trait
1 I chase tail faster than I chase leads.
2 The memories of mistakes I made and people I couldn't save- keep me up at night.
3 I despise criminals- and true justice entails their death.
4 I can't let a case go- even if it's a dead end.
5 I have a debilitating reliance on a substance I can barely afford.
6 I see the face of someone important to me in every criminal.