Ruin Explorer

For the Sake of Knowledge

Description

    The Ruin Explorer is an academic who uses his Rogue skills to
 find and recover lost artifacts.
    The RE must have an Int of 13.

Preferred Skills The RE's skills are those that pertain to crawling through the tombs of lost civilizations. Opening Locks and Finding Traps are the quintessential skills of the Ruin Explorer. Also, see the notes under "Benefits" and "Drawbacks", below.

Role The RE is interested in the quest for knowledge and artifacts, not mere money. This is what differentiates him most from the typical "Adventurer Thief". REs often work in the employ of temples or sages who are looking for specific items or information. Usually, the RE will work with/for an organization with compatible goals, but may also take employment with those who are not so altruistic in their motives. (Consider Indiana Jones and his various rivals, esp. Belloc and Elsa.) Often, the RE spends much of his "down time" in academic settings, arguing theories of history with other scholars.

Weapon Proficiencies The RE has no special notes to his Weapon Proficiencies.

Non-Weapon Proficiencies Bonus: Reading/Writing Recommended: All Academic (which can be bought at their normal cost).

Equipment Most REs take special care to keep equipment appropriate for spontaneous dungeon-crawls on hand at all times, but this is merely prudence, not a requirement.

Benefits The difference in motivations also provides a significant difference in abilities from most Thief kits. First and foremost, the RE can Read Languages starting at first level (although his base chance is still 0%). Secondly, the RE gains double the experience points for "art" or "historical" items found in his adventures, provided those items are kept for personal study or turned over to an academic institution or an appropriate temple. If they are simply sold, there is no XP benefit. Finally, the RE gains a +2 reaction bonus from other scholars, including scribes, sages and other Academic Kit characters.

Drawbacks Because of his lack of interest in mere money, the RE does not acquire the knack for Picking Pockets until fifth level, and then starts at 0%. Secondly, the RE does not gain the usual individual award for "cash" treasure found, although he might gain some points from old or rare coinage, if it is turned over as above. Note that this rule only applies if you normally award XPs for monetary treasure value.

Wealth Ruin Explorers start out with the usual wealth.

Race Any race is appropriate for the Ruin Explorer kit.

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