A character Background History is a type of (optional) feat that can only be selected during character creation at first level. Only one background may be chosen. A more detailed version of these backgrounds can be found here.
A character background (not to be confused with a Background Trait) is ONLY available at the eighth (8th) stage of Character creation. Players may opt to skip selection of a background history.
| Feat | Description |
|---|---|
| Appraiser | Character gains a +2 bonus on Appraise and +1 on Lore checks, a -1 on Spot and -2 on Bluff and Sleight of hand checks |
| Bully | Character gains a +1 bonus on Fortitude saving throws, +1 Intimidate -1 Bluff and -2 to Diplomacy skill checks |
| Confidant | Character gains a +1 bonus on Bluff and -1 on Intimidate and Taunt checks |
| Devout | Character gains a +2 bonus on Will saves, +1 Concentration -1 Diplomacy and -1 to Bluff checks |
| Farmer | Character gains a +2 bonus to Survival and Spot checks, -2 Lore checks |
| Flirt/Ladies' Man | Character gains a +1 bonus to Listen and Diplomacy, but -2 to Intimidate checks |
| Foreigner | Character gains a +1 bonus on Lore and -1 on Diplomacy checks |
| Militia | Character gains a +2 bonus on Parry and +1 on Craft Armor and Craft Weapon checks and a -2 to Will saves |
| Natural Leader | Plus 1 bonus to companion's Attack rolls, -1 to PC saving throws |
| Savvy | Character gains a +2 bonus on Diplomacy checks and -1 to Will saves |
| Tale Teller | Character gains a +1 bonus on Lore and Bluff and -2 Concentration checks |
| Talent | Character gains a +1 bonus on Perform checks and -1 to Will saves |
| Troublemaker | Character gains a +1 bonus to Reflex saves, +1 on Set trap and Sleight of Hand checks and -2 Will saves |
| Veteran | Character gains a +1 bonus to Fortitude saves and a -1 on Diplomacy checks |
| Wild Child | Character gains a +1 bonus on Survival, Tumble, Hide and Move Silently checks, -2 on Lore and Appraise checks |
| Wizard's Apprentice | Character gains a +1 bonus on Spellcraft, Lore, and Craft Alchemy checks, -1 Spot and -1 to Fortitude saving throws |
3.5 Rules Comparison[]
- Character Background are the NWN2 equivalent of Regional feats in DnD 3.5 which are available according to the region in which the character had been raised.
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