Character backgrounds

NWN2 character creation will include a choice of backgrounds. "You decide who you are and what your childhood was like by choosing your own background traits at the start of the game - such as Bully, Flirt or Troublemaker. Not only do these traits give bonuses to your character, but people in your home village will react to them as well - sometimes favourably, sometimes not." It is unclear how and if backgrounds will apply outside of the official campaign.

Backgrounds
(Source; information below incomplete.)
 * None: "You do not have a significant background trait.
 * Bully: "Whether through size, confidence, or a sinister appearance, you've always been able to provoke people into doing what you want. When things went wrong, you were tough....
 * Devout: "You have always had strong faith and it's obvious to everyone around you. Your beliefs gave you great martial strength but you can be stubborn and hot-headed in conversations. Prerequisite: Wisdom 10+
 * Farmer: "Growing up on a farm taught you the ways of the land and watching over fields gave you keen eyes. Long workdays didn't leave much time for fancy learning. Prerequisite: ?
 * Flirt: More than just an attractive face, you knew how to listen and talk in a way that many found very appealing. Unfortunately, you're so soft around the edges that no one takes you seriously when you try to act tough. Prerequisite: Charisma 12+
 * Troublemaker