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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. | ||
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== Acolyte == | == Acolyte == | ||
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''Improves: [[Insight]], [[Religion]]'' | ''Improves: [[Insight]], [[Religion]]'' | ||
''Characters: [[Shadowheart]]'' | ''Characters: [[Shadowheart]], [[Zenith Feur'sel]]'' | ||
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== Charlatan == | == Charlatan == | ||
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''Improves: [[Deception]], [[Sleight of Hand]]'' | ''Improves: [[Deception]], [[Sleight of Hand]]'' | ||
''Characters: [[Astarion]]'' | ''Characters: [[Astarion]], [[Kree Derryck]]'' | ||
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== Criminal == | == Criminal == | ||
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''Improves: [[Deception]], [[Stealth]]'' | ''Improves: [[Deception]], [[Stealth]]'' | ||
''Characters: | ''Characters: [[Ver'yll Wenkiir]]'' | ||
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== Entertainer == | == Entertainer == | ||
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''Improves: [[Acrobatics]], [[Performance]]'' | ''Improves: [[Acrobatics]], [[Performance]]'' | ||
''Characters: | ''Characters: [[Brinna Brightsong]]'' | ||
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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]], [[Danton]]'' | ||
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== Guild Artisan == | == Guild Artisan == | ||
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''Improves: [[Insight]], [[Persuasion]]'' | ''Improves: [[Insight]], [[Persuasion]]'' | ||
''Characters: | ''Characters: [[Jacelyn]]'' | ||
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== Haunted One == | == Haunted One == | ||
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''Improves: [[History]], [[Persuasion]]'' | ''Improves: [[History]], [[Persuasion]]'' | ||
''Characters: [[Minthara]]'' | ''Characters: [[Minthara]], [[Kerz]]'' | ||
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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 civilization. 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]], [[Eldra Luthrinn]], [[Sina'zith]]'' | ||
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== Sage == | == Sage == | ||
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''Improves: [[Arcana]], [[History]]'' | ''Improves: [[Arcana]], [[History]]'' | ||
''Characters: [[Gale]]'' | ''Characters: [[Gale]], [[Sir Fuzzalump]]'' | ||
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== Soldier == | == Soldier == | ||
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''Improves: [[Athletics]], [[Intimidation]]'' | ''Improves: [[Athletics]], [[Intimidation]]'' | ||
''Characters: [[Jaheira]], [[Lae'zel]]'' | ''Characters: [[Jaheira]], [[Lae'zel]], [[Varanna Sunblossom]]'' | ||
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== Urchin == | == Urchin == | ||
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''Improves: [[Sleight of Hand]], [[Stealth]]'' | ''Improves: [[Sleight of Hand]], [[Stealth]]'' | ||
''Characters: | ''Characters: [[Maddala Deadeye]]'' | ||
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== Removed and Unused == | == Removed and Unused == | ||
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[[Category:Gameplay mechanics]] | [[Category:Gameplay mechanics]] | ||
[[Category:Character | [[Category:Character creation]] |