Sage

You are a scholar, whether a tamassran, a member of the Shaperate, a chantry scholar or similiar. You almost certainly dedicated your life to that discipline, and therefore have considerable knowledge in your area of study. When interacting with fellow members of your faction or organisation, you will be treated with respect (unless you have given them a reason not to) and you will be more easily able to obtain research from almost all scholars, who will recognise in you a kindred spirit.

Proficiencies and Equipment
Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, History

Tool Proficiencies: None

Languages: Two of your choice

Equipment: A bottle of ink, a quill, a small knife, a letter from a dead colleague posing a question you have not yet been able to answer, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10gp

Feature: Researcher
When you attempt to learn or recall a piece of lore, if you do not know that information, you often know where and from whom you can obtain it. Usually, this information comes from a library, scriptorium, university, or a sage or other learned person or creature. Your DM might rule that the knowledge you seek is secreted away in an almost inaccessible place, or that it simply cannot be found. Unearthing the deepest secrets of Thedas may require an adventure or even a whole campaign.