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= Background List =

You possess a natural talent for [[combat]] and have an unshakable bravery that inspires those around you. With your strong body and quick reflexes, you are a formidable force, always ready to defend those in need and vanquish evil wherever it may lurk.

'''Skills'''

'''Occupational Bonus'''

If you take a profession with the militant tag, gain +2 Forced March

Gain 12 Skill Points, which you can spend on any of the following skills. With this feature, you may put up to 6 points into individual skills with the Subterfuge tag, and up to 3 points into skills with any other tag. You may exceed this limit by gaining Skill Points from another feature.

'''OCCUPATIONAL BONUS'''

If you take a profession with the underworld tag, gain +2 Intuiting.

Gain 4d100 sc (or take the average, 202 sc).

You have a keen eye for opportunity and an understanding of commerce. You’re always seeking out new and innovative ways to make a profit, whether it’s through trading goods, investing in businesses, or developing new products. Your business savvy has made you one of the most successful individuals in your town, and you’re always looking for new opportunities to expand your wealth and influence.

Gain 12 Skill Points, which you can spend on any of the following skills. With this feature, you may put up to 6 points into any individual skills with the Crafting* tag, and up to 3 points into any individual skills with any other tag. You may exceed this limit by gaining skill points from another feature. Skills followed by an asterisk are tool-dependent.

'''OCCUPATIONAL BONUS'''

If you take a profession with the mercantile tag, gain +2 additional Skill Points in Appraising.

Gain 10d20x2 sc (or take the average, 210 sc).

You command a versatile set of skills and an equally versatile personality. A classic jack of all trades, and master of none, you’re equally skilled charming your way out of a sticky situation, picking locks, or evading attackers with your quick wits and nimble movements. You’ve learned to [[adapt]] to whatever situation life throws at you and have a pension for being able to handle any job with some amount of success due to your sheer adaptability.

'''MULTIPLE PROFESSIONS'''

'''STARTING WEALTH'''

Gain 5d20x3 sc (or take the average, 156 sc).

You might have been born into wealth and privilege, with a strong family lineage and a respected name; or alternatively, through luck or deed, you have been bestowed a title among the aristocracy of your region. With your education, wealth, and connections, you have the capacity to shape the world around you, whether it’s through politics, diplomacy, or simply using your family’s wealth and influence to fund worthy causes and projects. You strive to maintain the honor and prestige of your family name, to protect your position, and to ensure your continued prosperity.

Gain 12 Skill Points, which you can spend on any of the following skills. With this feature, you may put up to 4 points into any individual skill. You may exceed this limit by gaining Skill Points from another feature.

'''OCCUPATIONAL BONUS'''

If you take a profession with the aristocratic tag, gain +2 Gossiping.

Gain 10d20x3 sc (or take the average, 315 sc).

You come from a different place, with different customs and beliefs than those around you. Perhaps you hail from a far off nation, or maybe you are more at home in the wilderness than in an urban environment. Your unique perspective makes you a valuable asset, as you bring fresh ideas and new ways of thinking to the table. However, it can also make you an outsider, seen as strange or untrustworthy by those who don’t understand your ways.

Gain 12 Skill Points, which you can spend on any of the following skills. With this feature, you may put up to 6 points into any individual skills with the Survival tag, and up to 3 points into any individual skills with any other tag. You may exceed this limit by gaining skill points from another feature.

'''OCCUPATIONAL BONUS'''

Gain 5d20x2 sc (or take the average, 104 sc).

You are constantly seeking knowledge and understanding, driven by a thirst for discovery and a desire to make a difference in the world. Whether you’re studying magic, history, or the natural sciences, you are always eager to learn and to put your newfound knowledge to the test, eager to make a name for yourself and achieve great things. With your unwavering determination and quick mind, you are well on your way to becoming a respected master in your field.

Gain 5d20 sc (or take the average, 52 sc).

You are guided by a strong faith in your [[chosen]] deity or belief system. You see the world through a lens of reverence and devotion. When able, you pursue acts of charity and stand up against those who would do harm to your beliefs.

Gain 5d20x2 sc (or take the average, 104 sc).

You’ve had to fend for yourself from a young age, relying on your wits and cunning to survive in a harsh and unforgiving world. Growing up on the streets, you’ve learned to be quick on your feet; to pick pockets and slip away from danger without being detected. Despite the hardships you’ve faced, you’ve developed a fierce independence and a sense of humor that has helped you get by, and you always have a trick or two up your sleeve to help you out of a tight spot.