Background

Backgrounds are the major vocationally oriented experiences that a character had growing up in their formative years. They set a tone for the character, and are a deep part of a Character Chronicle. They are typically taken at the time of Character Inception. Which are available for players are dependent on Setting. Unless specifically noted, a character can only have a single Background.

Institutional Background: An Institutional Background is for starting character chosen @Character Inception that serves as a Character Background. The character came to the institution in their formative years and was raised within its confines with the thought that they would be bonded (Lesser Attunement) to it and serve it when they came of age. It typically implies a minimum amount of years in service and more than a simple/trivial (at least Minor) level of membership.

i20™ Background Details

It is assumed you are familiar with the 2014 Background List. Check with your GM to see what is supported in your Setting.

@Character Inception, Characters gain an Attribute Score Increase (ASI), as defined by their Background's Vocational ASI OR as a Archetype's Pathway ASI explicity assigned or by Attribute Group(s):
BACKGROUND =

This will be a bonus of +1 on 2 different specific Attributes or a choice of how to assign each by group; Benefit of using Background ASI = +1 CP @Character Inception (a player can add a level of Lore: World); This reflects the earlier dedication rather than later in life through the ASI at Pathway selection. Applying it at the time of background selection is more emphasis on roleplaying – there may be less application to the Pathway/Class you choose.

i20 Skills REPLACE d20 skill proficiency: Add the skill level + modifiers to the check ( Proficiency Bonus not used).

A single Result Check to assess Success or Failure AND quality which may be impacted by conditions which indicate a Lack of Capability (Unfamiliar, Unproficient, etc.). The GM can { } Narrate it, and players may request an appropriate impact when anything other than a basic outcome is indicated. Character Points are Rewarded by the GM to improve Skills (and other Features).

  • Updated Skill Reference:

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