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LEATHERWORKER^1 S TOOLS

Activity

Modify a leather item's appearance

Determine a leather item's history

MASON'S TOOLS

DC

10

20

Mason's tools allow you to craft stone structures, includ-
ing walls and buildings crafted from bric k.
Components. Mason's tools consist of a trowel, a
hammer, a chisel, brushes, and a square.
History. Your expertise a ids you in ide ntifying a stone
building's date of construction and purpose, a long with
insigh t into who might h ave built it.
Investigation. You gain additional insight when in-
specting areas within stone structures.
Perception. You can spot irregularities in stone walls
or floors, making it easier to find trap doors and se-
cret passages.
Demolition. Your knowledge of masonry a llows you
to spot weak points in brick walls. You deal double dam-
age to such structures with your weapon attacks.

MASON'S TOOLS

Activity

Chisel a small hole in a stone wall

Find a weak point in a stone wall

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

DC

10

15

Profic iency with a musical instrument indicates you are

familiar with the techniques used to play it. You also

have knowledge of som e songs commonly performed

with that instrument.

History. Your exp ertise aids you in recalling lore re-

lated to your instrume nt.

Performance. Your ability to put on a good s how

is improved when you incorporate an instrument

into your act.

Compose a Tune. As part of a long rest, you can

compose a new tune and lyrics for your instrument. You

might use this ability to impress a noble or spread scan-

dalous rumors w ith a catc hy tune.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT

Activity

Identify a tune

Improvise a tune

NAVIGATOR'S TOOLS

DC

10

20

Proficiency with navigator's tools helps you determine a
true course based on observing the stars. It also grants
you insight into charts and maps while developing your
sense of direction.
Components. Navigator's tools include a sextant, a
compass, calipers, a ruler, parchment, ink, and a quill.
Survival. Knowledge of navigator's tools helps you
avoid becoming lost and a lso grants you insight into the
most likely location for roads and settlements.
Sighting. By taking careful measurements, you can
determine your position on a nautical c hart and the
time of day.

NAVIGATOR'S TOOLS

Activity

Plot a course

Discover your position on a nautical chart

PAINTER'S SUPPLIES

DC

10

15

Proficiency with painter's supplies represents your

ability to paint and draw. You also acquire a n under-

standing of art history, which can aid you in examining

works of art.

Components. Painter's supplies include a n easel, can-

vas, paints, brushes, charcoal sticks, and a palette.

Arcana, History, Religion. Your expertise aids you in

uncovering lore of any sort that is attached to a work of

art, such as the magical properties of a painting or the

origins of a strange mural found in a dungeon.

Investigation, Perception. When you inspect a

painting or a similar work of visual art, your knowledge

of the practices behind c reating it can grant you a ddi-

tional in sight.

Painting and Drawing. As part of a short or long rest,

you can produce a simple work of art. Although your

work might lack precision, you can capture a n image or

a scene, or make a quick copy of a piece of art you saw.

PAINTER'S SUPPLIES

Activity

Paint an accurate portrait

Create a painting with a hidden message

POISONER'S KIT

DC

10

20

A poisoner's kit is a favored resource for thieves, assas-

sins, and others who engage in skulduggery. It allows

you to apply poisons and create them from various

materials. Your knowledge of poisons also helps you

treat them.

Components. A poisoner's kit includes glass vials, a

mortar and pestle, chemicals, and a glass stirring rod.

History. Your training with poisons can he lp you

when you try to recall facts about infamous poisonings.

Investigation, Perception. Your knowledge of poisons

has taught you to handle those substances care fully,

giving you an edge when you inspect poisoned objects or

try to extract clues from events that involve poison.

Medicine. When you treat the victim of a poison, your

knowledge g rants you added insight into how to provide

the best care to your patient.

Nature, Survival. Working with poisons enables

you to acquire lore about which plants and animals are

poisonous.

Handle Poison. Your proficiency allows you to handle

and apply a poison witho ut risk of exposing yourself to

its effects.

POISONER'S TOOLS

Activity

Spot a poisoned object

Determine the effects of a poison

DC

10

20

CHAPTER 2 I DUNGEON MASTER'S TOOLS