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.
d% | Activity | Class | Feats | Skills | Gear | Contacts | Rep | Recognition |
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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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