Backgrounds

each character must choose a Background at character creation. this Background represents the skills and occupation the character had before the start of the game. a character's Background grants the character 4 additional Skill Points, adds two to four skills (or more in the case of the Soldier background) to the character's list of Class Skills for all classes they have, and provides the character with a set of starting gear.   the Backgrounds are listed below.  

Acolyte

  Skills: Knowledge (Religion), Heal, Awareness.   Gear: Clerical Vestments, Satchel, Scroll Case with 10 Sheets of Parchment, Inkpen, 8oz Vial of Black Ink, 3 Day's Trail Rations, Water Canteen, Wooden Holy Symbol, 10 Candles, Box of 10 Tindertwigs, 5 Sticks of Incense.  

Charlatan

  Skills: Disguise, Sleight of Hand, Bluff.   Gear: Peasant's Outfit, Backpack, Deck of Cards, Make-Up Kit, 3 Day's Trail Rations, Water Canteen, Flashlight, Pocket Mirror.  

Criminal

  Skills: Hide, Move Silently, Open Lock, Disable Device.   Gear: Thieve's Outfit, Backpack, Flashlight, Crowbar, 3 Day's Trail Rations, Water Canteen, Thieve's Tools.  

Entertainer

  Skills: Perform, Tumble.   Gear: Performer's Outfit, Backpack, Musical Instrument, Make-Up Kit, 3 Day's Trail Rations, Water Canteen, Pocket Mirror, Scroll Case with 10 Sheets of Parchment, Inkpen, 8oz Vial of Black Ink, Box of 10 Tindertwigs.  

Gladiator

  Skills: Jump, Climb, Perform (Acting), Heal.   Gear: Gladiator's Costume, Backpack, Make-Up Kit, 10 Day's Trail Rations, Water Canteen, Deck of Cards.  

Guild Artisan

  Skills: Craft, Appraise.   Gear: Artisan's Outfit, Satchel, Tool Kit (1 Craft), 3 Day's Trail Rations, Water Canteen, Scroll Case with 10 Sheets of Parchment, Inkpen, 8oz Vial of Black Ink, 10 Candles, Box of 10 Tindertwigs.  

Guild Merchant

  Skills: Appraise, Diplomacy, Awareness.   Gear: Traveler's Outfit, Backpack, 3 Day's Trail Rations, Water Canteen, Scale and Weights, Flashlight, Scroll Case with 10 Sheets of Parchment, Inkpen, 8oz Vial of Black Ink.  

Hermit

  Skills: Survival, Handle Animal, Knowledge (Nature).   Gear: Monk's Robes, Backpack, 5 Day's Trail Rations, Water Canteen, Scroll Case with 10 Sheets of Parchment, Inkpen, 8oz Vial of Black Ink, 10 Candles, 5 Sticks of Incense, Box of 10 Tindertwigs, Wooden Holy Symbol.  

Migrant

  Skills: Speak Language, Read/Write Language.   Gear: Peasant's Outfit, Backpack, 10 Day's Trail Rations, Water Canteen, Flashlight.  

Pirate

  Skills: Swim, Profession (Sailor), Pilot, Drive.   Gear: Sailor's Outfit, Backpack, 10 Day's Trail Rations, Water Canteen, Flashlight, Deck of Cards, Compass.  

Sailor

  Skills: Survival, Profession (Sailor), Drive.   Gear: Sailor's Outfit, Backpack, 10 Day's Trail Rations, Water Canteen, Flashlight, Deck of Cards, Compass.  

Spy

  Skills: Bluff, Disguise, Hide, Move Silently.   Gear: Thieve's Outfit, Backpack, 3 Day's Trail Rations, Water Canteen, Make-Up Kit, Flashlight, Thieve's Tools, Box of 10 Tindertwigs.  

Urchin

  Skills: Hide, Move Silently, Sleight of Hand.   Gear: Peasant's Outfit, Satchel, 3 Day's Trail Rations, Water Canteen, Deck of Cards.  

Courtier

  Skills: Awareness, Diplomacy, Knowledge (Nobility and Royalty).   Gear: Courtier's Outfit, Satchel, 3 Day's Trail Rations, Water Canteen, Scroll Case with 10 Sheets of Parchment, Inkpen, 8oz Vial of Black Ink, 3 Sticks of Sealing Wax, Signet Ring with Noble Insignia.  

Bandit

  Skills: Intimidate, Ride, Drive.   Gear: Explorer's Outfit, Backpack, 3 Day's Trail Rations, Water Canteen, Flashlight, Crowbar, Compass.  

Hacker

  Skills: Use Computer, Open Lock, Disable Device.   Gear: Peasant's Outfit, Backpack, 3 Day's Trail Rations, Water Canteen, Flashlight, Crowbar, Thieve's Tools.  

Apothecary

  Skills: Heal, Knowledge (Nature), Survival.   Gear: Peasant's Outfit, Satchel, 3 Day's Trail Rations, Water Canteen, Healer's Kit, 10 Candles, 5 Sticks of Incense, Box of 10 Tindertwigs.  

Sage

  Skills: Knowledge (any), Research.   Gear: Scholar's Outfit, Satchel, 3 Day's Trail Rations, Water Canteen, Scroll Case with 10 Rolls of Paper, 10 Candles, Box of 10 Tindertwigs.  

Shopkeeper

  Skills: Appraise, Profession (Shopkeeping), Diplomacy.   Gear: Traveler's Outfit, Backpack, 5 Day's Trail Rations, Water Canteen, Flashlight, Compass, 50ft Hemp Rope.  

Low-Wage Worker

  Skills: Diplomacy, Profession (any).   Gear: Peasant's Outfit, Backpack, 3 Day's Trail Rations, Water Canteen, 3 Torches, Flint and Steel.  

Laborer

  Skills: Profession (Laborer), Climb, Balance.   Gear: Peasant's Outfit, Backpack, 10 Day's Trail Rations, Water Canteen, Flashlight, Deck of Cards.  

Soldier

  Skills: Spot, Listen, Heal, Grappling, Hand-to-Hand, any two weapon skills.   Gear: Explorer's Outfit, Military Uniform, 5 Day's Trail Rations, Water Canteen, Deck of Cards, Flashlight, 1 Melee Weapon.