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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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== Differences to the tabletop game == | |||
{{hatnote|See [[D&D 5e rule changes]]}} | |||
Most of the backgrounds used in ''Baldur's Gate 3'' (including the removed Hermit and Sailor, above) are drawn from the 2014 ''Dungeons & Dragons'' ''Player's Handbook''. The exception is the Haunted One, which was introduced with the popular horror adventure ''Curse of Strahd'', and which is the only background to provide different skill proficiencies to the tabletop version. | |||
In the tabletop game, backgrounds also provide additional benefits, including: | |||
* Non-skill proficiencies not used in ''Baldur's Gate 3'', like languages, tools, vehicles, games or musical instruments; | |||
* Non-adventuring equipment, like clothing, trinkets or tools; and | |||
* A "background feature" providing the character with one or more abilities usually not tied to mechanics, like an Acolyte being able to request shelter at a temple of their god or an Outlander being able to forage for food without a die roll, and having a very good sense of direction. | |||
These additional benefits are all replaced in ''Baldur's Gate 3'' by the specific inspiration conditions and special options in dialogue. | |||
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[[Category:Gameplay mechanics]] | [[Category:Gameplay mechanics]] | ||
[[Category:Character | [[Category:Character creation]] | ||