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{{ up to date | 2023-08-08 }} <!-- Date format is YEAR-MONTH-DAY, like 2023-08-07. --> | |||
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| description = Backgrounds define the past of a character, which grants them two skill Proficiencies and determines what inspires them. | | description = Backgrounds define the past of a character, which grants them two skill Proficiencies and determines what inspires them. | ||
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Each [[Origin characters|origin character]], including the [[The Dark Urge (Origin)|Dark Urge]], has a pre-selected background that cannot be changed. Custom characters select a background on [[character creation]]. A character may only have one background, and it cannot be changed once the game is started. | Each [[Origin characters|origin character]], including the [[The Dark Urge (Origin)|Dark Urge]], has a pre-selected background that cannot be changed. Custom characters select a background on [[character creation]]. A character may only have one background, and it cannot be changed once the game is started. | ||
The backgrounds used in ''Baldur's Gate 3'' are all drawn from the 2014 ''Dungeons & Dragons'' ''Player's Handbook'', with the exception of the Haunted One, which was introduced in the player's companion to the popular horror adventure ''Curse of Strahd''. | |||
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== Acolyte == | == Acolyte == | ||
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''Improves: [[Insight]], [[Religion]]'' | ''Improves: [[Insight]], [[Religion]]'' | ||
''Characters: [[Shadowheart | ''Characters: [[Shadowheart]]'' | ||
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== Charlatan == | == Charlatan == | ||
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''Improves: [[Deception]], [[Sleight of Hand]]'' | ''Improves: [[Deception]], [[Sleight of Hand]]'' | ||
''Characters: [[Astarion | ''Characters: [[Astarion]]'' | ||
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== Criminal == | == Criminal == | ||
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''Improves: [[Deception]], [[Stealth]]'' | ''Improves: [[Deception]], [[Stealth]]'' | ||
''Characters: | ''Characters: None'' | ||
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== Entertainer == | == Entertainer == | ||
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''Improves: [[Acrobatics]], [[Performance]]'' | ''Improves: [[Acrobatics]], [[Performance]]'' | ||
''Characters: | ''Characters: None'' | ||
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== Folk Hero == | == Folk Hero == | ||
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''Improves: [[Animal Handling]], [[Survival]]'' | ''Improves: [[Animal Handling]], [[Survival]]'' | ||
''Characters: [[Minsc]], [[Wyll | ''Characters: [[Minsc]], [[Wyll]]'' | ||
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== Guild Artisan == | == Guild Artisan == | ||
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''Improves: [[Insight]], [[Persuasion]]'' | ''Improves: [[Insight]], [[Persuasion]]'' | ||
''Characters: | ''Characters: None'' | ||
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== Haunted One == | == Haunted One == | ||
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''Improves: [[History]], [[Persuasion]]'' | ''Improves: [[History]], [[Persuasion]]'' | ||
''Characters: [[Minthara | ''Characters: [[Minthara]]'' | ||
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== Outlander == | == Outlander == | ||
[[File:Background Outlander Icon.png|left|frameless|link=Outlander|180x180px]] | [[File:Background Outlander Icon.png|left|frameless|link=Outlander|180x180px]] | ||
{{Q|"You grew up in the wilds, learning to survive far from the comforts of | {{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]]'' | ''See also: [[Outlander]]'' | ||
''Improves: [[Athletics]], [[Survival]]'' | ''Improves: [[Athletics]], [[Survival]]'' | ||
''Characters: [[Halsin]], [[Karlach | ''Characters: [[Halsin]], [[Karlach]]'' | ||
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== Sage == | == Sage == | ||
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''Improves: [[Arcana]], [[History]]'' | ''Improves: [[Arcana]], [[History]]'' | ||
''Characters: [[Gale | ''Characters: [[Gale]]'' | ||
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== Soldier == | == Soldier == | ||
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''Improves: [[Athletics]], [[Intimidation]]'' | ''Improves: [[Athletics]], [[Intimidation]]'' | ||
''Characters: [[Jaheira]], [[Lae'zel | ''Characters: [[Jaheira]], [[Lae'zel]]'' | ||
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== Urchin == | == Urchin == | ||
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''Improves: [[Sleight of Hand]], [[Stealth]]'' | ''Improves: [[Sleight of Hand]], [[Stealth]]'' | ||
''Characters: | ''Characters: None'' | ||
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== Removed and Unused == | == Removed and Unused == | ||
{{Legacy content|section}} | {{Legacy content|section}} | ||
The following backgrounds existed in Early Access, but were removed in the final version of the game. While their art and text can be found in the game files, the following are not selectable in the release version. | The following backgrounds existed in Early Access, but were removed in the final version of the game. While their art and text can be found in the game files, the following are not selectable in the release version. Both are also drawn from the 2014 D&D ''Player's Handbook''. | ||
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File:Background Hermit Icon.png|Hermit | File:Background Hermit Icon.png|Hermit | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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[[Category:Gameplay mechanics]] | [[Category:Gameplay mechanics]] | ||
[[Category:Character | [[Category:Character Creation]] | ||