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= Acolyte = | = Acolyte = | ||
[[File:Background Acolyte Icon.png|left|frameless | [[File:Background Acolyte Icon.png|left|frameless|link=Acolyte]] | ||
{{Q|"You have spent your life in service to a temple, learning sacred rites and providing sacrifices to the god or gods you worship. Serving the gods and discovering their sacred works will guide you to greatness."}} | {{Q|"You have spent your life in service to a temple, learning sacred rites and providing sacrifices to the god or gods you worship. Serving the gods and discovering their sacred works will guide you to greatness."}} | ||
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''Improves: [[Insight]], [[Religion]]'' | ''Improves: [[Insight]], [[Religion]]'' | ||
''Characters: [[Shadowheart]]'' | |||
= Charlatan = | = Charlatan = | ||
[[File:Background Charlatan Icon.png|left|frameless | [[File:Background Charlatan Icon.png|left|frameless|link=Charlatan]] | ||
{{Q|"You’re an expert in manipulation, prone to exaggeration and more than happy to profit from it. Bending the truth and turning allies against each other will lead to greater success down the road."}} | {{Q|"You’re an expert in manipulation, prone to exaggeration and more than happy to profit from it. Bending the truth and turning allies against each other will lead to greater success down the road."}} | ||
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''Improves: [[Deception]], [[Sleight of Hand]]'' | ''Improves: [[Deception]], [[Sleight of Hand]]'' | ||
''Characters: [[Astarion]]'' | |||
= Criminal = | = Criminal = | ||
[[File:Background Criminal Icon.png|left|frameless | [[File:Background Criminal Icon.png|left|frameless|link=Criminal]] | ||
{{Q|"You have a history of breaking the law and survive by leveraging less-than-legal connections. Profiting from criminal enterprise will lead to greater opportunities in the future." }} | {{Q|"You have a history of breaking the law and survive by leveraging less-than-legal connections. Profiting from criminal enterprise will lead to greater opportunities in the future." }} | ||
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''Improves: [[Deception]], [[Stealth]]'' | ''Improves: [[Deception]], [[Stealth]]'' | ||
''Characters: None'' | |||
= Entertainer = | = Entertainer = | ||
[[File:Background Entertainer Icon.png|left|frameless | [[File:Background Entertainer Icon.png|left|frameless|link=Entertainer]] | ||
{{Q|"You live to sway and subvert your audience, engaging common crowds and high society alike. Preserving art and bringing joy to the hapless and downtrodden heightens your charismatic aura." }} | {{Q|"You live to sway and subvert your audience, engaging common crowds and high society alike. Preserving art and bringing joy to the hapless and downtrodden heightens your charismatic aura." }} | ||
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''Improves: [[Acrobatics]], [[Performance]]'' | ''Improves: [[Acrobatics]], [[Performance]]'' | ||
''Characters: None'' | |||
= Folk Hero = | = Folk Hero = | ||
[[File:Background Folk Hero Icon.png|left|frameless | [[File:Background Folk Hero Icon.png|left|frameless|link=Folk Hero]] | ||
{{Q|"You’re the champion of the common people, challenging tyrants and monsters to protect the helpless. Saving innocents in imminent danger will make your legend grow." }} | {{Q|"You’re the champion of the common people, challenging tyrants and monsters to protect the helpless. Saving innocents in imminent danger will make your legend grow." }} | ||
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''Improves: [[Animal Handling]], [[Survival]]'' | ''Improves: [[Animal Handling]], [[Survival]]'' | ||
''Characters: [[Minsc]], [[Wyll]]'' | |||
= Guild Artisan = | = Guild Artisan = | ||
[[File:Background Guild Artisan Icon.png|left|frameless | [[File:Background Guild Artisan Icon.png|left|frameless|link=Guild Artisan]] | ||
{{Q|"Your skill in a particular craft has earned you membership in a mercantile guild, offering privileges and protection while engaging in your art. Repairing and discovering rare crafts will bring new inspiration." }} | {{Q|"Your skill in a particular craft has earned you membership in a mercantile guild, offering privileges and protection while engaging in your art. Repairing and discovering rare crafts will bring new inspiration." }} | ||
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''Improves: [[Insight]], [[Persuasion]]'' | ''Improves: [[Insight]], [[Persuasion]]'' | ||
''Characters: None'' | |||
= Haunted One = | = Haunted One = | ||
''NOTE: Only available to [https://bg3.wiki/wiki/The_Dark_Urge Dark Urge] characters!'' | ''NOTE: Only available to [https://bg3.wiki/wiki/The_Dark_Urge Dark Urge] characters!'' | ||
[[File:Background HauntedOne Icon.png|left|frameless | [[File:Background HauntedOne Icon.png|left|frameless|link=Haunted One]] | ||
{{Q|"A wicked moment, person, or thing that cannot be slain by sword or spell haunts your mind and flickers in your peripheral vision. You carry it wherever your adventure takes you - or perhaps it carries you." }} | {{Q|"A wicked moment, person, or thing that cannot be slain by sword or spell haunts your mind and flickers in your peripheral vision. You carry it wherever your adventure takes you - or perhaps it carries you." }} | ||
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''Improves: [[Medicine]], [[Intimidation]]'' | ''Improves: [[Medicine]], [[Intimidation]]'' | ||
''Characters: [[The Dark Urge]]'' | |||
= Noble = | = Noble = | ||
[[File:Background Noble Icon.png|left|frameless | [[File:Background Noble Icon.png|left|frameless|link=Noble]] | ||
{{Q|"You were raised in a family among the social elite, accustomed to power and privilege. Accumulating renown, power, and loyalty will raise your status." }} | {{Q|"You were raised in a family among the social elite, accustomed to power and privilege. Accumulating renown, power, and loyalty will raise your status." }} | ||
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''Improves: [[History]], [[Persuasion]]'' | ''Improves: [[History]], [[Persuasion]]'' | ||
''Characters: [[Minthara]]'' | |||
= Outlander = | = Outlander = | ||
[[File:Background Outlander Icon.png|left|frameless | [[File:Background Outlander Icon.png|left|frameless|link=Outlander]] | ||
{{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." }} | {{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." }} | ||
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''Improves: [[Athletics]], [[Survival]]'' | ''Improves: [[Athletics]], [[Survival]]'' | ||
''Characters: [[Halsin]], [[Karlach]]'' | |||
= Sage = | = Sage = | ||
[[File:Background Sage Icon.png|left|frameless | [[File:Background Sage Icon.png|left|frameless|link=Sage]] | ||
{{Q|"You’re curious and well-read, with an unending thirst for knowledge. Learning about rare lore of the world will inspire you to put this knowledge to greater purpose." }} | {{Q|"You’re curious and well-read, with an unending thirst for knowledge. Learning about rare lore of the world will inspire you to put this knowledge to greater purpose." }} | ||
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''Improves: [[Arcana]], [[History]]'' | ''Improves: [[Arcana]], [[History]]'' | ||
''Characters: [[Gale]]'' | |||
= Soldier = | = Soldier = | ||
[[File:Background Soldier Icon.png|left|frameless | [[File:Background Soldier Icon.png|left|frameless|link=Soldier]] | ||
{{Q|"You are trained in battlefield tactics and combat, having served in a militia, mercenary company, or officer corps. Show smart tactics and bravery on the battlefield to enhance your prowess." }} | {{Q|"You are trained in battlefield tactics and combat, having served in a militia, mercenary company, or officer corps. Show smart tactics and bravery on the battlefield to enhance your prowess." }} | ||
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''Improves: [[Athletics]], [[Intimidation]]'' | ''Improves: [[Athletics]], [[Intimidation]]'' | ||
''Characters: [[Jaheira]], [[Lae'zel]]'' | |||
= Urchin = | = Urchin = | ||
[[File:Background Urchin Icon.png|left|frameless | [[File:Background Urchin Icon.png|left|frameless|link=Urchin]] | ||
{{Q|"After surviving a poor and bleak childhood, you know how to make the most out of very little. Using your street smarts bolsters your spirit for the journey ahead." }} | {{Q|"After surviving a poor and bleak childhood, you know how to make the most out of very little. Using your street smarts bolsters your spirit for the journey ahead." }} | ||
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''Improves: [[Sleight of Hand]], [[Stealth]]'' | ''Improves: [[Sleight of Hand]], [[Stealth]]'' | ||
''Characters: None'' | |||
= Removed and Unused = | = Removed and Unused = | ||