Backgrounds
Categories:
| Background | Attribute boost | Skill | Starting item / effect |
|---|---|---|---|
Actor | Charisma | Deception | Lucky Coin (1 use, reroll) |
Alchemist's Assistant | Intelligence | Arcane Lore | Fire Pot |
Apothecary's Assistant | Intelligence | Apothecary | Healer's Kit |
Barkeep | Charisma | Persuasion | Small Barrel of Spirits |
Beggar | Willpower | Gather Info | Bitey Dog |
Bone Grubber | Perception | Detection | Sack of Broken Glass |
Brigand | Strength | Stealth | Wine Flask |
Busker | Charisma | Persuasion | Pipe, Drum, Horn, or Lute |
Cook | Charisma | General Lore | Spice Jar |
Ditch Digger | Strength | Athletics | Shovel |
Fur Trapper | Intelligence | Wilderness Lore | Bear Trap |
Galley Slave | Willpower | Watercraft | Fishing Rod |
Gong Farmer | Constitution | Gather Info | Antitoxin |
Graverobber | Strength | Athletics | String of Garlic |
Hangman | Willpower | Leadership | Rope 30ft |
Herbalist's Assistant | Intelligence | Wilderness Lore | Poppy Milk |
Hunter | Perception | Wilderness Lore | Spear |
Kennelman | Dexterity | Animal Lore | War Dog |
Mercenary | Strength | Leadership | Deck of Cards |
Messenger | Constitution | General Lore | Horse |
Miner | Strength | Detection | Pickaxe |
Organlegger | Constitution | Apothecary | Bandages |
Pickpocket | Dexterity | Sleight of Hand | Secret Pocket |
Pilgrim | Charisma | Divine Lore | Scriptures |
Prisoner | Constitution | Sleight of Hand | Manacles |
Rat Catcher | Dexterity | Stealth | Cheese Wedge |
Sailor | Constitution | Watercraft | Ancient Map |
Scribe | Intelligence | General Lore | Parchment & Ink |
Street Acrobat | Dexterity | Acrobatics | 10ft Pole |
Street Crier | Willpower | General Lore | Hand Bell |
Street Preacher | Charisma | Divine Lore | Holy Symbol |
Swineherd | Perception | Animal Lore | Burly Pig (as Dog) |
Thief | Dexterity | Traps & Locks | Lockpicks |
Tinkerer | Intelligence | Traps & Locks | Pouch of Marbles |
Wagoneer | Perception | Animal Lore | Whip |
Yellow Lotus Addict | Willpower | Deception | Yellow Lotus Powder |