UA:Character Background: Skilled Background

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Skilled Background

This background is similar to the academic magic background, except that it represents learning and instruction in subjects not related to magic. Nevertheless, a spellcaster may well select this background if he is interested in studying other topics.

Recognition for skilled background activities is similar to recognition in an academic magic background: degrees and memberships in honorary societies. (Athletes get trophies, functionally similar to military decorations, instead.)

Each activity in this background is associated with a particular skill-the one mentioned first in the entry's Skills column. A character's ranks in that skill provide a bonus on recognition checks.

Skilled Background Activities

d%	Activity	Class	Feats	Skills	Gear	Contacts	Rep	Recognition
01-16	Religious scholar	Cleric	Scribe Scroll, Diligent	Decipher Script, Know (religion), Spellcraft	Robe or cloak	Information	+0	Degree or society, DC 26
17-32	Music theorist	Bard	Scribe Scroll, Skill Focus (Perform)	Perform (any), Diplomacy, Sense Motive, Decipher Script, Speak Language	Instrument	Information	+½	Degree or society, DC 28
33-44	Barrister	Rogue	Persuasive, Negotiator	Intimidate, Diplomacy, Sense Motive, Bluff, Know (nobility and royalty)	Wondrous item that protects against spells	Information	+0	Degree or society, DC 26
45-60	Scribe	Wizard	Any metamagic	Decipher Script, Speak Language, Know (arcana)	Extra spells in spellbook	Information	+0	Degree or society, DC 28
61-74	Naturalist	Druid	Track, Natural Spell	Know (nature), Prof (herbalist), Handle Animal, Spellcraft, Concentration	Scrolls, wand, or staff	Information	+0	Degree or society, DC 28
75-90	Scientist	Wizard	Any item creation	Know (architecture and engineering), Craft (any), Spellcraft	Wondrous item that moves by itself	Information	+0	Degree or society, DC 26
91-100	Athlete	Monk or ranger	Athletic, Dodge	Balance, Climb, Jump, Tumble, Swim	Item that boosts physical stats	Information	+1	Degree or society, DC 26

Know = Knowledge; Prof = Profession.

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