Wise Scholar



Basic Outline: The Wise Scholar is the academic, the seeker of wisdom, the book worm. They always seem to know the obscure information, but tend to lack practical knowledge and experience. Unlike the Cynical Veteran who was raised in the field and the Callow youth who was raised in a small town or rural area, the Wise Scholar was raised in a cloistered setting where knowledge was valued. They learned, but never applied, and instead recited information. The Wise Scholar is therefore tremendously useful but also more inexperienced that the Callow Youth in Practical matters.

Good Examples- Obi-Won Kenobi (Star Wars: A New Hope, not the prequels), Mr. Fantastic, Lt. Commander Data (ST:TNG)

Motivation: The Wise Scholar wants to discover the secrets of the world, because knowledge is power and really fun to learn. Early in her life the Wise Scholar found refuge in knowledge. It may have been what gave her value when she wasn't popular or athletic. It may have been the only thing that an overbearing parent acknowledged her for during her childhood. Whatever the case, the Wise Scholar sees knowledge as the holy grail of life. She goes out into the real world to learn knowledge. Knowledge is everything. Knowledge makes her feel powerful. Knowledge makes her feel safe. Knowledge makes her feel as though she has a purpose.

The Wise Scholar is useful to the group, but is often not quite on the same page, having a different motivation and a different perspective than most other archetypes. The Wise Scholar will get along best with the Comic Relief and the Composed Master. They will have trouble connecting with the Natural Leader and the Dutiful Samurai's sense of duty.

Sample Description for this character (feel free to print this off).

Description: You are the academic, the seeker of wisdom, the book worm. You were raised in a cloistered setting where knowledge was valued. You want to discover the secrets of the world, because knowledge is power and really fun to learn. Early in life you found refuge in knowledge and see it as the holy grail of life. You are out into the real world to learn knowledge. Knowledge is everything. Knowledge makes you feel powerful. Knowledge makes you feel safe.