Your character's background determines where they come from, how they became an adventurer, and their place in the world. Choosing a background provides important story clues about your character's identity and sets them apart from others. From the nomadic traditions of the Hussars to the stealth and assassination skills of the Kallendai, each background offers unique opportunities and challenges.

<aside> ➕ Ability Score Increase: *When you choose your character's background, you have the opportunity to increase their ability scores. This allows you to boost certain abilities and improve your character's skills and abilities.

You can choose to increase two ability scores by +2 and +1, respectively, depending on your desired roleplaying experience and what you feel would best suit your character's background.

Consider which abilities will be most important for your character based on their background and choose accordingly. This will help you create a more well-rounded and effective character as you embark on your adventures in Fortunata.*

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Nomad

Description: The great forests and steppes of the Northern Mountains have shaped your destiny among the Hussars, nomadic horse peoples renowned for their fine furs and restless spirits. You have inherited a deep appreciation for the open sky, the strength and grace of horses, and the beauty of the wild grasslands. Occasionally you travel throughout the civilized world, taking odd jobs and settling for a brief time before moving on; your skill with a bow allows you to make a living as a hunter and tracker, but your wanderlust keeps you from putting down roots.

Skill Proficiencies: Nature, Survival

Tool Proficiencies: Musical Instrument

Language Proficiencies: Choose One

Feature:

• Survival: You have an excellent memory for maps and geography, and you can always recall the general layout of terrain, settlements, and other features around you. You can also find food and fresh water for yourself and up to five other people each day, provided you have encountered such sustenance before.

Red Eye

Description: You learned the arts of stealth and assassination from the Kallendai masters. Training for many years in their temples in the southern Dragon mountains, you were one of a small sect that walked a dangerous line between sacred duty and mortal sin. Though you have abandoned your former life and now live as a mercenary, you are still haunted by the spirits and demons of your past. You'll kill anyone for the right price. After all, an assassin has no friends -- only assignments.

Skill Proficiencies: Stealth, Deception

Tool Proficiencies: Poisoner’s Kit

Language Proficiencies: Choose One

Feature:

• Chameleon: By making a few tweaks to clothing, you can present yourself as belonging to any of the cultures of Fortunata. It takes only a few minutes to switch to a new culture, though you appear different to those who know what to look for. You do not gain an understanding of the local languages, but you do pick up enough of the local customs that you can easily pass as a native in casual situations.

Treasure Hunter

Description: You have spent much of your life exploring ancient ruins and tombs in search of valuable lost relics. Having trained at the ancient Lootspar Monastery of the Wise Lady, you have a keen eye for spotting the subtle signs of hidden doors, traps, and secret treasure hoards. The monks’ harsh lessons instilled in you not only skills, but an obsession with the subject matter: you are constantly filled with an inexplicable desire to explore fallen cities, crumbling towers, and overgrown temples — no matter the inconvenience or danger.

Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, History

Tool Proficiencies: Thieves’ Tools