From: kcassidy@expert.cc.purdue.edu (Kevin Cassidy)
Subject: Inventor Revisions
Here is the revised Inventor Series for your enjoyment. Any other suggestions can be sent to the list or to me: kcassidy@expert.cc.purdue.edu.

INVENTOR SERIES

Throughout time man has used the minds and skills of those who dreamed of easier lives for their fellow man. These great men have invented many things to reduce the hardships of this cruel world. These careers open that avenue to the academics of the Empire.

INVENTOR'S APPRENTICE

MWSBSSTWIADexLdIntClWPFel
+2+10+10+10+10

SkillsTrappings
  • Engineer
  • Evaluate
  • Metallurgy
  • Read/Write
  • Chemistry
  • Leather Apron (0/1)Legs
  • d3 Metal Flasks
  • 1d6 Candles
  • Engineer's Tool Set
  • Writing Equipment
  • Magnifing Glass

Entrances: Basic Career Roll, Artisan's Apprentice, Engineer, Student

Exits: Inventor, Artisan's Apprentice, Engineer, Student, Scribe


INVENTOR

MWSBSSTWIADexLdIntClWPFel
+1+4+20+20+30+10+10

SkillsTrappings
  • Blueprinting(Cartography)
  • Chemistry
  • Engineer
  • Evaluate
  • Complex Machines
  • History
  • Metallurgy
  • Read/Write
  • Secret Language-Classical
  • SuperNumerate
  • Flee! (GM's option)
  • 1d6 lbs. Gunpowder
  • 1d10 Metal Flasks
  • 1d10 Random Gears
  • Glasses
  • Engineer's Tool Set
  • Magnifing Glass
  • Writing Equipment
  • Laboratory
  • Crony Henchman

Entrances: Inventor's Apprentice

Exits: Scholar, Any Basic Academic Career


EXPLAINATIONS

Statistic Advances
W +2,+4 - In order to survive explosions(failures)
Dex +10,+20 - Nimble fingers helps you keep them all
Int +10,+30 - Increased thinking ability for greater inventions
Wp & Cl +10 - Ability to handle after effects of explosions

Skills
Blueprinting - Roughly same skill as Cartography(a blueprint is a map of a machine)
Chemistry - In order to produce needed chemicals
Engineer - Minor understanding of mechanical principles
Evaluate - Ability to determine complexity of machines & mechinisms
History - Known for time of science and inventions
Metallurgy - Determine best metal for certain situations
Read/Write - Obvious
SL Classical - Read old blueprints & notes of previous inventors
SuperNumerate - For quick computations in developing mechanisms
Flee! - In order to run from explosions
Complex Machines - Ability to construct, modify, use, & repair more complex machines. GM descretion for +/- to Int test for success. +10 to pick locks due to knowledge of inner workings.