*Everyone comes from somewhere.* --- Backgrounds are an important element of character creation. They reflect what has lead your character to the point they are now. They influence your characteristics, knowledge, skills, and provide some small starting possessions.[^backgroundhelp] [^backgroundhelp]: Help understanding how to read a background page can be found [[How to Read a Background|here]]. You may either choose to use one of the provided backgrounds below or to [[Backgrounds#Custom Backgrounds|create your own]]. ## Core Backgrounds *A table in alphabetical order.* | Name | Brief Description | Stats | Feat | | -------------------- | --------------------------------------- | ---------------- | --------------------- | | [[Acolyte]] | Worshiper of some god or power. | Wis, Int/Cha | [[Magic Initiate]] | | [[Charlatan]] | Charismatic with plenty of rumors. | Cha, Int | [[Linguist]] | | [[Criminal]] | On the wrong side of the law. | Dex, Int | [[Of the Streets]] | | [[Cultist]] | Less conventional worshiper. | Cha, Dex/Wis | [[Magic Initiate]] | | [[Delinquent]] | Rowdy rough and loud. | Str/Con, Dex/Cha | [[Tavern Brawler]] | | [[Entertainer]] | A welcomed member of any tavern. | Cha, Dex/Int | [[Musician]] | | [[Field Researcher]] | A avid enjoyer of the natural world. | Int, Dex | [[Zoologist]] | | [[Folk Hero]] | You have done good for a community. | Str/Dex, Wis/Cha | [[Combatant]] | | [[Hermit]] | You like your alone time. | Wis, Con/Dex | [[Naturalist]] | | [[Huntsman]] | You love a good hunt or chase. | Dex, Con | [[Zoologist]] | | [[Knight]] | A honorable knight of a house or cause. | Str/Dex, Cha | [[Combatant]] | | [[Noble]] | A member of a noble family. | Cha, Int | [[Austere Authority]] | | [[Protégé]] | You possess incredible academic talent. | Int, Cha/Dex | [[Skilled]] | | [[Sailor]] | You have spent many years at sea. | Con/Dex, Wis/Cha | [[Tough]] | | [[Scholar]] | Knowledgeable and well studied. | Int, Wis | [[Skilled]] | | [[Solider]] | A seasoned guard or solider. | Str/Dex, Wis | [[Combatant]] | | [[Urchin]] | Raised on the streets. | Dex, Wis/Con | [[Of the Streets]] | | [[Wanderer]] | You follow your own path. | Wis, Dex/Con | [[Naturalist]] | ## Custom Backgrounds *Not every permutation of features exists, so here is a format you can use to make one custom for your character.* **Ability Scores:** +2 to an ability score and +1 to another. Alternately you can gain a +1 to three separate ability scores. **Feat:** a 0th level feat of your choice. If the prerequisite to a 0th level feat you want is only a background, talk to your GM about if they would allow you take it given that the theming around your character's background is similar to the prerequisite backgrounds. **Skill Proficiencies:** Two of your choice. **Other Proficiencies:** One language and a combination of two languages and/or tools. GMs can allow you to take weapons or vehicles instead of tools/languages. **Background Trait.** None as a default as they are more meant to prompt character ideas, but some GMs may allow you to gain a trait from a background of your choice. **Equipment:** 20gp which can be spent on purchasing items. --- Related pages: [[Character Creation]], [[Feats]] %% ## Ideas [[Artisan]] - Crafter - resourceful (You are rarely forced to sell below market price) Crafter Table Format? Name//Link - Short Description 1 Sentance, Stats (Dex/Cha, Wis) - Feat(s)