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Background Acolyte

Acolyte

You have spent your life in the service of a temple to a specific god or pantheon of gods. You… More
Background Agrarian

Agrarian

You’ve lived a life close to the land, surrounded by crops and livestock, and following the rhythms of the seasons.… More
Background Aristocrat

Aristocrat

Born into a life of privilege, you hail from the upper echelons of society. Your family might be nobles, wealthy… More
Background Artisan

Artisan

You are a master of a particular craft, skilled in creating works of art or functional items. Whether you’re a… More
Background Bourgeois

Bourgeois

You hail from a life of relative comfort, nestled between the laboring lower classes and the untouchable aristocracy. Your family… More
Background Clergy

Clergy

You have been a member of the clergy, serving a church, temple, or religious organization. Your service could have been… More
Background Con Artist

Con Artist

You’ve spent years learning the art of deception, manipulation, and persuasion. The city streets, crowded marketplaces, and grand halls were… More
Background Felon

Felon

You have a dark mark on your record, a crime that either by its nature or its notoriety has branded… More
Background Gladiator

Gladiator

You were once the star of the fighting arena, battling foes for the entertainment of others. Your days were spent… More
Background Grifter

Grifter

You’re an expert at exploiting the weaknesses of human nature, using a combination of charm, wit, and cunning to achieve… More
Background Guttersnipe

Guttersnipe

You grew up on the streets, scraping together what little you could to survive. Your life was hard, but it… More
Background Healer

Healer

You’ve dedicated your life to the art of healing, caring for the wounded, curing the sick, and bringing comfort to… More
Background Hero

Hero

You are a figure of legend, a warrior or champion of the people who has achieved great deeds that others… More
Background Knight

Knight

You have been trained from a young age in the arts of war and nobility, serving as a squire to… More
Background Laborer

Laborer

You come from a life of hard work, sweat, and toil. Perhaps you were a carpenter, a stonemason, a miner,… More
Background Malefactor

Malefactor

You are a harbinger of misfortune, a practitioner of curses, or perhaps just someone who revels in the suffering of… More
Background Mariner

Mariner

You’ve spent years navigating the vast oceans, wrestling with the elements, and facing dangers from deadly sea creatures to ruthless… More
Background Merchant

Merchant

You’ve spent years buying and selling goods, haggling prices, and discerning the quality of wares. Your life as a merchant… More
Background Monarch

Monarch

You were born or chosen to rule, destined to sit on a throne and govern a realm. Whether you were… More
Background Peasant

Peasant

You were born into a simple life, far removed from the luxuries and complexities of the aristocracy. You’ve labored hard… More
Background Performer

Performer

You’ve spent your life dazzling audiences, making a name for yourself in local theaters, roadside performances, or even grand palaces.… More
Background Pirate

Pirate

You’ve lived a life of plunder and high-seas adventure, sailing under the black flag. Your past is filled with daring… More
Background Recluse

Recluse

You’ve spent years isolated from society for a variety of possible reasons: religious or spiritual solitude, personal tragedy, deep study,… More
Background Rune Scholar

Rune Scholar

You have dedicated years of your life to the study and interpretation of ancient runes, symbols that hold magical or… More
Background Scholar

Scholar

You have devoted your life to intellectual pursuits, trying to unravel the mysteries of the world, the universe, or perhaps… More
Background Soldier of Fortune

Soldier of Fortune

You were not just any soldier; you were a soldier of fortune, a mercenary who fought for gold rather than… More
Background Wildling

Wildling

You were raised far from civilization, in the untamed wilderness that many dare not tread. Your upbringing taught you the… More