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The '''Background''' of a character defines what kind of past they have, which grants them two [[Skills|Skill Proficiencies]] and determines what [[Inspiration|inspires]] them.
The '''Background''' of a character defines what kind of past they have, which grants them two [[Skills|Skill Proficiencies]] and determines what [[Inspiration|inspires]] them.


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== Acolyte ==
[[File:Background Acolyte Icon.png|left|frameless|150x150px|link=Acolyte]]
 
{{Q|"You have spent your life in service to a temple, learning sacred rites and providing sacrifices to the god or gods you worship. Serving the gods and discovering their sacred works will guide you to greatness."}}
''See also: [[Acolyte]]''
 
''Improves: [[Insight]], [[Religion]]''
 
== Charlatan ==
[[File:Background Charlatan Icon.png|left|frameless|150x150px|link=Charlatan]]
 
{{Q|"You’re an expert in manipulation, prone to exaggeration and more than happy to profit from it. Bending the truth and turning allies against each other will lead to greater success down the road."}}
''See also: [[Charlatan]]''
 
''Improves: [[Deception]], [[Sleight of Hand]]''
 
== Criminal ==
[[File:Background Criminal Icon.png|left|frameless|150x150px|link=Criminal]]
 
{{Q|"You have a history of breaking the law and survive by leveraging less-than-legal connections. Profiting from criminal enterprise will lead to greater opportunities in the future." }}
''See also: [[Criminal]]''
 
''Improves: [[Deception]], [[Stealth]]''
 
== Entertainer ==
[[File:Background Entertainer Icon.png|left|frameless|150x150px|link=Entertainer]]
 
{{Q|"You live to sway and subvert your audience, engaging common crowds and high society alike. Preserving art and bringing joy to the hapless and downtrodden heightens your charismatic aura." }}
''See also: [[Entertainer]]''
 
''Improves: [[Acrobatics]], [[Performance]]''
 
== Folk Hero ==
[[File:Background Folk Hero Icon.png|left|frameless|150x150px|link=Folk Hero]]
 
{{Q|"You’re the champion of the common people, challenging tyrants and monsters to protect the helpless. Saving innocents in imminent danger will make your legend grow." }}
''See also: [[Folk Hero]]''
 
''Improves: [[Animal Handling]], [[Survival]]''
 
== Guild Artisan ==
[[File:Background Guild Artisan Icon.png|left|frameless|150x150px|link=Guild Artisan]]
 
{{Q|"Your skill in a particular craft has earned you membership in a mercantile guild, offering privileges and protection while engaging in your art. Repairing and discovering rare crafts will bring new inspiration." }}
''See also: [[Guild Artisan]]''
 
''Improves: [[Insight]], [[Persuasion]]''
 
== Haunted One ==
''NOTE: Only available to Dark Urge characters!''
[[File:Background HauntedOne Icon.png|left|frameless|150x150px|link=Haunted One]]
 
{{Q|"A wicked moment, person, or thing that cannot be slain by sword or spell haunts your mind and flickers in your peripheral vision. You carry it wherever your adventure takes you - or perhaps it carries you." }}
''See also: [[Haunted One]]''
 
''Improves: [[Medicine]] , [[Intimidation]]''
 
== Hermit ==
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[[File:Background Hermit Icon.png|left|frameless|150x150px|link=Hermit]]
 
{{Q|"Quote"}}
''See also: [[Hermit]]''
 
''Improves: , ''
 
== Noble ==
[[File:Background Noble Icon.png|left|frameless|150x150px|link=Noble]]
 
{{Q|"You were raised in a family among the social elite, accustomed to power and privilege. Accumulating renown, power, and loyalty will raise your status." }}
''See also: [[Noble]]''
 
''Improves: [[History]], [[Persuasion]]''
 
== Outlander ==
[[File:Background Outlander Icon.png|left|frameless|150x150px|link=Outlander]]
 
{{Q|"You grew up in the wilds, learning to survive far from the comforts of civilisation. Surviving unusual hazards of the wild will enhance your prowess and understanding." }}
''See also: [[Outlander]]''
 
''Improves: [[Athletics]], [[Survival]]''
 
== Sage ==
[[File:Background Sage Icon.png|left|frameless|150x150px|link=Sage]]
 
{{Q|"You’re curious and well-read, with an unending thirst for knowledge. Learning about rare lore of the world will inspire you to put this knowledge to greater purpose." }}
''See also: [[Sage]]''
 
''Improves: [[Arcana]], [[History]]''
 
== Soldier ==
[[File:Background Soldier Icon.png|left|frameless|150x150px|link=Soldier]]
 
{{Q|"You are trained in battlefield tactics and combat, having served in a militia, mercenary company, or officer corps. Show smart tactics and bravery on the battlefield to enhance your prowess." }}
''See also: [[Soldier]]''
 
''Improves: [[Athletics]], [[Intimidation]]''
 
== Sailor ==
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[[File:Background Sailor Icon.png|left|frameless|150x150px|link=Sailor]]
 
{{Q|"Quote"}}
''See also: [[Sailor]]''
 
''Improves: , ''
 
== Urchin ==
[[File:Background Urchin Icon.png|left|frameless|150x150px|link=Urchin]]
 
{{Q|"After surviving a poor and bleak childhood, you know how to make the most out of very little. Using your street smarts bolsters your spirit for the journey ahead." }}
''See also: [[Urchin]]''
 
''Improves: [[Sleight of Hand]], [[Stealth]]''
 
 
 
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Revision as of 11:29, 8 August 2023

The Background of a character defines what kind of past they have, which grants them two Skill Proficiencies and determines what inspires them.

Acolyte

Background Acolyte Icon.png
“
"You have spent your life in service to a temple, learning sacred rites and providing sacrifices to the god or gods you worship. Serving the gods and discovering their sacred works will guide you to greatness."
 „

See also: Acolyte

Improves: Insight, Religion

Charlatan

Background Charlatan Icon.png
“
"You’re an expert in manipulation, prone to exaggeration and more than happy to profit from it. Bending the truth and turning allies against each other will lead to greater success down the road."
 „

See also: Charlatan

Improves: Deception, Sleight of Hand

Criminal

Background Criminal Icon.png
“
"You have a history of breaking the law and survive by leveraging less-than-legal connections. Profiting from criminal enterprise will lead to greater opportunities in the future."
„

See also: Criminal

Improves: Deception, Stealth

Entertainer

Background Entertainer Icon.png
“
"You live to sway and subvert your audience, engaging common crowds and high society alike. Preserving art and bringing joy to the hapless and downtrodden heightens your charismatic aura."
„

See also: Entertainer

Improves: Acrobatics, Performance

Folk Hero

Background Folk Hero Icon.png
“
"You’re the champion of the common people, challenging tyrants and monsters to protect the helpless. Saving innocents in imminent danger will make your legend grow."
„

See also: Folk Hero

Improves: Animal Handling, Survival

Guild Artisan

Background Guild Artisan Icon.png
“
"Your skill in a particular craft has earned you membership in a mercantile guild, offering privileges and protection while engaging in your art. Repairing and discovering rare crafts will bring new inspiration."
„

See also: Guild Artisan

Improves: Insight, Persuasion

Haunted One

NOTE: Only available to Dark Urge characters!

Background HauntedOne Icon.png
“
"A wicked moment, person, or thing that cannot be slain by sword or spell haunts your mind and flickers in your peripheral vision. You carry it wherever your adventure takes you - or perhaps it carries you."
„

See also: Haunted One

Improves: Medicine , Intimidation

Hermit

Background Hermit Icon.png
“
"Quote"
 „

See also: Hermit

Improves: ,

Noble

Background Noble Icon.png
“
"You were raised in a family among the social elite, accustomed to power and privilege. Accumulating renown, power, and loyalty will raise your status."
„

See also: Noble

Improves: History, Persuasion

Outlander

Background Outlander Icon.png
“
"You grew up in the wilds, learning to survive far from the comforts of civilisation. Surviving unusual hazards of the wild will enhance your prowess and understanding."
„

See also: Outlander

Improves: Athletics, Survival

Sage

Background Sage Icon.png
“
"You’re curious and well-read, with an unending thirst for knowledge. Learning about rare lore of the world will inspire you to put this knowledge to greater purpose."
„

See also: Sage

Improves: Arcana, History

Soldier

Background Soldier Icon.png
“
"You are trained in battlefield tactics and combat, having served in a militia, mercenary company, or officer corps. Show smart tactics and bravery on the battlefield to enhance your prowess."
„

See also: Soldier

Improves: Athletics, Intimidation

Sailor

Background Sailor Icon.png
“
"Quote"
 „

See also: Sailor

Improves: ,

Urchin

Background Urchin Icon.png
“
"After surviving a poor and bleak childhood, you know how to make the most out of very little. Using your street smarts bolsters your spirit for the journey ahead."
„

See also: Urchin

Improves: Sleight of Hand, Stealth

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