Archaeologist

Statblocks

Archaeologist

Description
Few archaeologists can resist the lure of an unexplored ruin or dungeon, particularly if such a site is the source of legends or is rumored to contain the treasures and relics of wizards, warlords, or royalty. Some archaeologists plunder for wealth or fame, while others consider it their calling to illuminate the past or keep the world's greatest treasures from falling into the wrong hands. Whatever their motivations, archaeologists combine the qualities of a scrappy historian with the self-made heroism of a treasure-hunting scoundrel.

Bonuses

Equipment

  • A wooden case containing a map to a ruin or dungeon
  • A bullseye lantern
  • A miner's pick
  • A set of traveler's clothes
  • A shovel
  • A two-person tent
  • A trinket recovered from a dig site
  • 25gp
Feature - Historical Knowledge

When you enter a ruin or dungeon, you can correctly ascertain its original purpose and determine its builders, whether those were dwarves, elves, humans, yuan-ti, or some other known race. In addition, you can determine the monetary value of art objects more than a century old.