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Sample DCs. A table at the end of each section lists
activities that a tool can be used to perform, and s ug-
gested DCs for the necessary ability checks.
ALCHEMIST'S SUPPLIES
Alchemist's supplies enable a character to produce use-
ful concoctions, such as acid or alchemist's fire.
Components. Alchemist's s upplies include two glass
beakers, a metal frame to hold a beaker in place over
a n open fla me, a glass stirring rod, a small mortar and
pestle, and a pouch of common alchemical ingredients,
including salt, powdered iron, a nd purified water.
Arcana. Proficiency w ith alchemist's supplies allows
you to unlock more information on Arcana checks in-
volving potions a nd similar materials.
Investigation. When you inspect an a rea for clues,
proficiency with alchemist's supplies grants additional
insight into any chemicals or other s ubstances that
might have been used in the area.
Alchemical Crafting. You can use this tool proficiency
to create alchemical items. A character can s pend
money to collect raw materials, which weigh 1 pound
for every 50 gp spent. T he DM can allow a character to
make a check us ing the indicated skill with advantage.
As part of a long rest, you can use alchemist's supplies
to make one dose of acid, alchemist's fire, antitoxin,
oil, perfume, or soap. S ubtract half the value of the cre-
ated item from the total gp worth of raw materials you
a re carrying.

ALCHEMIST'S SUPPLIES
Activity DC
BREWER'S SUPPLIES
Create a puff of thick smoke 10
Identify a poison 10 Activity DC
Identify a substance 15 Detect poison or impurities in a drink 10
Start a fi re 15 Identify alcohol 15
Neutralize acid 20 Ignore effects of alcohol 20

BREWER'S SUPPLIES CALLIGRAPHER'S SUPPLIES
Brewing is the art of producing beer. Not only does beer Calligraphy treats writing as a delicate, beautiful art.
serve as an alcoholic beverage, but the process of brew- Calligraphers produce text that is pleasing to the eye,
ing purifies water. Crafting beer takes weeks of fermen- using a style that is difficult to forge. Their supplies a lso
tation, but only a few hours of work. give them some ability to examine scripts and determine
Components. Brewer's supplies include a large if they a re legitimate, since a calligrapher's training in-
glassjug, a quantity of hops, a s iphon, and several feet volves long hours of studying writing and attempting to
of tubing. replicate its style and design.
History. Proficiency with brewer's supplies gives Components. Calligrapher's s upplies include ink, a
you additional insight on Intelligence (History) checks dozen sheets of parchment, a nd three quills.
concerning events that involve alcohol as a signifi- Arcana. Although calligraphy is of little help in deci-
cant element. phering the content of magical writings, proficiency with
Medicine. This tool proficiency grants additiona l these s upplies can aid in ide ntifying who wrote a script
ins ight when you treat anyone suffering from alcohol of a magical nature.
poisoning or when you can use alcohol to dull pa in. History. This tool proficiency can augment the
Persuasion. A stiff drink can help soften the hardest benefit of s uccessful checks made to analyze or inves-
heart. Your proficiency with brewer's s upplies can help tigate a ncient writings, scrolls, or other texts, includ-
you ply someone with drink, giving them just enough ing runes etched in stone or messages in frescoes or
alcohol to mellow their mood. other displays.
Potable Water. Your knowledge of brewing e nables Decipher Treasure Map. This tool proficiency grants
you to purify water that would otherwise be undrink- you expertise in examining maps. You can make an
able. As part of a long rest, you can purify up to 6 gal- Intelligence check to determine a map's age, whether a
lons of water, or 1 gallon as part of a short rest. map includes any hidden messages, or s imilar facts.

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