Backgrounds decide skill-tree access. Every recruited unit is generated with one background trait, and that background sets which main and sub skill trees the unit may pick from. Backgrounds also nudge the unit's starting talent rolls. This page lists all 40 backgrounds; the same trait-to-tree data is shown as a matrix on the Skill Trees page.
| Background | Main trees | Sub trees | Talent tendencies | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Beast HunterAFFECTER_BeastHunterBeast Hunters make their living tracking dangerous monsters and massive beasts. | Bow, Fire Magic, Sword | Blitz, Burst, Guardian | +10..30 Str+10..30 Will | Lyra |
 BeggarAFFECTER_BeggerBeggars do whatever it takes to survive in extreme poverty.
Beggars do not suffer negative mood effects from food. | Bow, Shield, Blunt | Blitz, Guardian, Fortress | -30..-10 Str-30..-10 Int | Recruitment pool |
| BlacksmithAFFECTER_Blacksmith Blacksmiths forge and repair equipment through mastery of fire and hammer. | Blunt, Shield, Greatsword | Fortress, Guardian, Execution | +10..30 Str+10..30 Will | Recruitment pool |
 ButcherAFFECTER_ButcherButchers slaughter beasts with ruthless precision. | Blunt, Sword, Greatsword | Fortress, Warrior, Execution | +30..50 Str+10..30 Con-30..-10 Int | Recruitment pool |
| CarpenterAFFECTER_Carpenter Carpenters shape wood into structures, tools, and works of craftsmanship. | Blunt, Shield, Sword | Fortress, Guardian, Execution | +10..30 Will+10..30 Int | Recruitment pool |
| CarterAFFECTER_Carter Carters travel treacherous roads, transporting people and goods to their destinations. | Shield, Sword, Blunt | Guardian, Warrior, Fortress | +10..30 Str+10..30 Will | Recruitment pool |
 Chief BodyguardAFFECTER_ChiefBodyguardChief Bodyguards are warriors who risk their lives to protect the chief. | Shield, Blunt, Greatsword | Guardian, Fortress, Execution | +30..50 Str+30..50 Con-30..-10 Agi | Recruitment pool |
 City GuardAFFECTER_CityGuardCity Guards act on orders to preserve peace in the city. | Sword, Shield, Blunt | Warrior, Guardian, Fortress | +10..30 Str+10..30 Will-30..-10 Int+10..30 Per | Lowell, Aldein |
 ConscriptAFFECTER_ConscriptConscripts are fated to be forcibly sent to the battlefield. | Shield, Sword, Blunt | Guardian, Warrior, Fortress | +10..30 Con+10..30 Agi | Recruitment pool |
| Cursed ChildAFFECTER_CursedChild Born beneath an ill omen, the Cursed Child grew up surrounded by fear and superstition. | Fire Magic, Water Magic, Nature Magic, Bow | Burst, Harmony, Blitz | -30..-10 Con+10..30 Will+50..70 Int | Recruitment pool |
| DeserterAFFECTER_Deserter A fugitive from the battlefield, still haunted by the fear of war. | Sword, Shield, Bow | Warrior, Guardian, Blitz | +10..30 Str+10..30 Will | Recruitment pool |
| DruidAFFECTER_Druid Druids share a deep bond with nature and draw upon its power. | Bow, Fire Magic, Nature Magic | Blitz, Burst, Harmony | +10..30 Str+10..30 Will+10..30 Per | Recruitment pool |
| Exiled LordAFFECTER_ExiledLord Though stripped of title and land, the Exiled Lord still carries the bearing of a ruler. | Shield, Sword, Greatsword | Guardian, Warrior, Execution | +10..30 Str+30..50 Con-30..-10 Int+10..30 Agi | Recruitment pool |
 Exiled WarriorAFFECTER_ExiledWarriorThe exiled warrior left his home in defeat, fighting on as a wanderer. | Blunt, Shield, Greatsword | Fortress, Guardian, Execution | +30..50 Con-30..-10 Will+10..30 Agi | Kragas, Elyon |
 Forest KeeperAFFECTER_ForestKeeperForest Keepers protect and nurture nature, their wisdom running deep. | Bow, Nature Magic, Sword | Blitz, Harmony, Warrior | +10..30 Str+10..30 Int | Ameris, Edorrick, Thomas, Thomas, Thomas, Thomas +1 |
 GamblerAFFECTER_GamblerGamblers enjoy risking it all for the sake of fate. | Sword, Shield, Fire Magic | Warrior, Guardian, Burst | +30..50 Per | Rohan |
| GardenerAFFECTER_Gardener Gardeners nurture and care for the forest, preserving the balance of nature. | Sword, Water Magic, Nature Magic | Guardian, Tide, Harmony | -30..-10 Con+30..50 Will+30..50 Agi | Recruitment pool |
 HooliganAFFECTER_HooliganHooligans thrive on lawlessness and chaos. | Blunt, Shield, Greatsword | Fortress, Guardian, Execution | +30..50 Con-30..-10 Will+10..30 Per | Tirus, Kane, Kane, Kane, Kane |
 HunterAFFECTER_HunterHunters track their prey with agility and swift actions. | Bow, Sword, Nature Magic | Blitz, Warrior, Harmony | +10..30 Agi+10..30 Per | Recruitment pool |
| MageAFFECTER_Mage Mages wield the powers of the elements through knowledge and disciplined study. | Fire Magic, Water Magic, Nature Magic | Burst, Tide, Harmony | +10..30 Int+10..30 Per | Recruitment pool |
 MercenaryAFFECTER_MercenaryMercenaries are specialized warriors who fight for profit. | Sword, Shield, Greatsword | Warrior, Guardian, Execution | +10..30 Str+10..30 Agi+10..30 Per | Recruitment pool |
| MessengerAFFECTER_Messenger Messengers are entrusted with delivering important news and orders with speed and reliability. | Sword, Shield, Bow | Warrior, Guardian, Blitz | +10..30 Will+10..30 Agi | Recruitment pool |
| MinerAFFECTER_Miner Miners delve deep beneath the earth, extracting resources while building remarkable endurance. | Sword, Shield, Blunt | Warrior, Guardian, Fortress | +10..30 Str+10..30 Con | Recruitment pool |
| Night WatchmanAFFECTER_NightWatch Night Watchmen patrol the streets while others sleep, keeping watch for danger. | Shield, Sword, Blunt | Guardian, Warrior, Fortress | +10..30 Con+10..30 Will+10..30 Per | Recruitment pool |
| Noble AdventurerAFFECTER_NobleAdventurer Noble Adventurers use their wealth and status to explore unknown lands and pursue discovery. | Shield, Sword, Bow | Guardian, Warrior, Blitz | +10..30 Str-30..-10 Will+10..30 Int+30..50 Agi | Recruitment pool |
| OccultistAFFECTER_Occultist Occultists study ancient texts and forbidden knowledge in search of hidden truths. | Bow, Fire Magic, Nature Magic | Blitz, Burst, Harmony | +10..30 Int+10..30 Per | Perion |
 PeddlerAFFECTER_PeddlerPeddlers trade various goods, constantly traveling the roads. | Shield, Blunt, Fire Magic | Guardian, Fortress, Burst | +10..30 Will+10..30 Per | Allachie |
 PhilosopherAFFECTER_PhilosopherPhilosophers seek truth through profound contemplation. | Water Magic, Bow, Blunt | Tide, Blitz, Fortress | -30..-10 Str+10..30 Will+50..70 Int | Recruitment pool |
 PoacherAFFECTER_PoacherThey trespass into forbidden zones, hunting under the law's blind spot. | Bow, Sword, Fire Magic | Blitz, Warrior, Burst | -30..-10 Con+30..50 Int+10..30 Agi | Liana, Liana, Vianola, Kuskyn |
 PorterAFFECTER_PorterPorters carry heavy loads, boasting great physical strength. | Sword, Shield, Greatsword | Warrior, Guardian, Execution | +10..30 Con+10..30 Will | Leo, Maxwell, Leo, Leo, Kasper, Leo +3 |
| ProdigyAFFECTER_Prodigy A prodigy blessed with extraordinary talent from a young age, burdened by the expectations of others. | Fire Magic, Water Magic, Nature Magic, Bow | Burst, Harmony, Blitz | -30..-10 Con+30..50 Will+30..50 Int | Recruitment pool |
 Scale CraftsmanAFFECTER_ScaleCraftsmanScale Craftsmen are skilled artisans who craft intricate works from scales. | Bow, Sword, Shield | Blitz, Warrior, Guardian | +30..50 Int+10..30 Agi | Recruitment pool |
| ScoutAFFECTER_Scout Scouts move ahead of others, surveying the surroundings and detecting danger before it strikes. | Bow, Sword, Blunt | Blitz, Warrior, Fortress | +10..30 Str-30..-10 Con+10..30 Will+30..50 Agi | Recruitment pool |
 SlaveAFFECTER_SlaveSlaves endure a wretched existence, learning obedience and patience. | Blunt, Shield, Greatsword | Fortress, Guardian, Execution | -30..-10 Con-30..-10 Will | Dronach |
 Snake CatcherAFFECTER_SnakeCatcherSnake catchers hunt venomous serpents, risking their lives. | Blunt, Bow, Sword | Fortress, Blitz, Warrior | +30..50 Agi | Allachie |
 SquireAFFECTER_SquireSquires assist their masters with loyalty and hone their combat skills. | Sword, Shield, Fire Magic | Warrior, Guardian, Burst | +10..30 Str+10..30 Will+10..30 Int | Recruitment pool |
 Swamp KeeperAFFECTER_SwampKeeperSwamp Keepers are experts in surviving and managing swamp environments. | Bow, Sword, Blunt | Blitz, Warrior, Fortress | -30..-10 Str+30..50 Int+30..50 Agi | Recruitment pool |
 ThiefAFFECTER_ThiefThieves use their nimble hands to steal from others. | Bow, Sword, Water Magic | Blitz, Warrior, Tide | -30..-10 Con+30..50 Agi+10..30 Per | Recruitment pool |
| UndertakerAFFECTER_Undertaker Undertakers prepare the dead for their final rest and see to their last rites. | Sword, Shield, Bow | Warrior, Guardian, Fortress | +10..30 Will+10..30 Int | Recruitment pool |
 WandererAFFECTER_WandererWanderers live a life of freedom, settling nowhere. | Sword, Bow, Water Magic | Warrior, Blitz, Tide | -30..-10 Con+30..50 Will+10..30 Per | Ameris |