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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 41 backgrounds; the same trait-to-tree data is shown as a matrix on the Skill Trees page. Recruits of each race only start appearing at that race's own clan rank (Human 1+, Lizardman 1+, Elf 2+, Lycan 3+), so a background can never show up on a race before then - the rank badge below is the earliest rank the background can appear at all.
MainBluntBowFire MagicGreatswordNature MagicShieldSpearSwordWater MagicSubBlitzBurstExecutionFortressGuardianHarmonyStakeTideWarriorRaceHumanLizardmanElfLycanClan rank1+2+3+Not rolled
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Beast HunterAFFECTER_BeastHunter
Beast Hunters make their living tracking dangerous monsters and massive beasts.
Bow, Spear, SwordBlitz, Stake, Warrior
+10% Critical Chance-10% Dodge Chance
+10..30 Str+10..30 Will
-Not rolledEndrossi
BeggarAFFECTER_Begger
Beggars do whatever it takes to survive in extreme poverty. Beggars do not suffer negative mood effects from food.
Bow, Shield, BluntBlitz, Guardian, Fortress
+2 Vision Range-0.02 Hunger Regeneration
-30..-10 Str-30..-10 Int
All1+Recruitment pool
BlacksmithAFFECTER_Blacksmith
Blacksmiths forge and repair equipment through mastery of fire and hammer.
Blunt, Shield, GreatswordFortress, Guardian, Execution
+20% Crafting Capability-20% Cooking Capability
+10..30 Str+10..30 Will
Human Lizardman Elf1+Recruitment pool
ButcherAFFECTER_Butcher
Butchers slaughter beasts with ruthless precision.
Blunt, Sword, GreatswordFortress, Warrior, Execution
+10% Critical Damage Bonus-10% Dodge Chance
+30..50 Str+10..30 Con-30..-10 Int
Human Lizardman1+Recruitment pool
CarpenterAFFECTER_Carpenter
Carpenters shape wood into structures, tools, and works of craftsmanship.
Blunt, Shield, SwordFortress, Guardian, Warrior
+20% Logging Capability-20% Mining Capability
+10..30 Will+10..30 Int
Human Lizardman Elf1+Recruitment pool
CarterAFFECTER_Carter
Carters travel treacherous roads, transporting people and goods to their destinations.
Sword, Bow, GreatswordWarrior, Blitz, Execution
+20% Max Weight-20% Crafting Capability
+10..30 Str+10..30 Will
Lycan3+Recruitment pool
Chief BodyguardAFFECTER_ChiefBodyguard
Chief Bodyguards are warriors who risk their lives to protect the chief.
Sword, Spear, GreatswordWarrior, Stake, Execution
+10% Max Health Total-10% Dodge Chance
+30..50 Str+30..50 Con-30..-10 Agi
Lizardman2+Recruitment pool
City GuardAFFECTER_CityGuard
City Guards act on orders to preserve peace in the city.
Sword, Shield, SpearWarrior, Guardian, Stake
+10% Guard Chance-20% Gathering Capability
+10..30 Str+10..30 Will-30..-10 Int+10..30 Per
-Not rolledLowell, Aldein
ConscriptAFFECTER_Conscript
Conscripts are fated to be forcibly sent to the battlefield.
Shield, Sword, BluntGuardian, Warrior, Fortress
+1 Blunt Skill Aptitude-10% Magic Attack Power
+10..30 Con+10..30 Agi
Human Elf Lycan1+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 MagicBurst, Tide, Harmony
-10 Magic Resistance+10% Magic Attack Power
-30..-10 Con+10..30 Will+50..70 Int
All2+Recruitment pool
DeserterAFFECTER_Deserter
A fugitive from the battlefield, still haunted by the fear of war.
Sword, Shield, BowWarrior, Guardian, Blitz
+10% Critical Chance-20% Critical Damage Bonus
+10..30 Str+10..30 Will
Human Lizardman Elf1+Recruitment pool
DruidAFFECTER_Druid
Druids share a deep bond with nature and draw upon its power.
Bow, Spear, Nature MagicBlitz, Stake, Harmony
+1 Nature Magic Skill Aptitude-1 Fire Magic Skill Aptitude
+10..30 Str+10..30 Will+10..30 Per
Elf2+Recruitment pool
Exiled LordAFFECTER_ExiledLord
Though stripped of title and land, the Exiled Lord still carries the bearing of a ruler.
Shield, Sword, GreatswordGuardian, Warrior, Execution
+1 Great Sword Skill Aptitude+10 Physical Resistance-10% Dodge Chance-0.01 Hunger Regeneration
+10..30 Str+30..50 Con-30..-10 Int+10..30 Agi
All2+Recruitment pool
Exiled WarriorAFFECTER_ExiledWarrior
The exiled warrior left his home in defeat, fighting on as a wanderer.
Blunt, Shield, GreatswordFortress, Guardian, Execution
+10% Max Health Total-10% Critical Chance
+30..50 Con-30..-10 Will+10..30 Agi
-Not rolledKragas, Elyon
Forest KeeperAFFECTER_ForestKeeper
Forest Keepers protect and nurture nature, their wisdom running deep.
Bow, Nature Magic, GreatswordBlitz, Harmony, Execution
+10% Logging Capability+1 Nature Magic Skill Aptitude-15 Magic Resistance
+10..30 Str+10..30 Int
All1+Ameris, Edorrick, Thomas, Thomas, Thomas, Thomas +1
GamblerAFFECTER_Gambler
Gamblers enjoy risking it all for the sake of fate.
Blunt, Shield, Water MagicFortress, Guardian, Tide
+10% Critical Chance-10% Hit Chance
+30..50 Per
Human Elf Lycan1+Rohan
GardenerAFFECTER_Gardener
Gardeners nurture and care for the forest, preserving the balance of nature.
Sword, Water Magic, Nature MagicWarrior, Tide, Harmony
+15 Magic Resistance-50% EXP Gain Bonus
-30..-10 Con+30..50 Will+30..50 Agi
Elf2+Recruitment pool
HooliganAFFECTER_Hooligan
Hooligans thrive on lawlessness and chaos.
Greatsword, Spear, Fire MagicExecution, Stake, Burst
+10% Physical Attack Power-10% Dodge Chance
+30..50 Con-30..-10 Will+10..30 Per
All1+Tirus, Kane, Kane, Kane, Kane
HunterAFFECTER_Hunter
Hunters track their prey with agility and swift actions.
Bow, Spear, Nature MagicBlitz, Stake, Harmony
+1 Bow Skill Aptitude-10 Physical Resistance
+10..30 Agi+10..30 Per
All1+Recruitment pool
MageAFFECTER_Mage
Mages wield the powers of the elements through knowledge and disciplined study.
Fire Magic, Water Magic, Nature MagicBurst, Tide, Harmony
+10% Magic Damage Dealt-10% Physical Damage Dealt
+10..30 Int+30..50 Per
Human Lizardman Elf2+Recruitment pool
MercenaryAFFECTER_Mercenary
Mercenaries are specialized warriors who fight for profit.
Blunt, Shield, GreatswordFortress, Guardian, Execution
+10% Critical Chance+20% Stress Increase Bonus
+10..30 Str+10..30 Agi+10..30 Per
All2+Recruitment pool
MessengerAFFECTER_Messenger
Messengers are entrusted with delivering important news and orders with speed and reliability.
Sword, Shield, SpearWarrior, Guardian, Stake
+10 Movement Speed-20% Max Weight
+10..30 Will+10..30 Agi
All1+Recruitment pool
MinerAFFECTER_Miner
Miners delve deep beneath the earth, extracting resources while building remarkable endurance.
Spear, Shield, BluntStake, Guardian, Fortress
+20% Mining Capability-20% Research Capability
+10..30 Str+10..30 Con
All1+Recruitment pool
Night WatchmanAFFECTER_NightWatch
Night Watchmen patrol the streets while others sleep, keeping watch for danger.
Shield, Spear, BluntGuardian, Stake, Fortress
-20% Critical Damage Bonus
+10..30 Con+10..30 Will+10..30 Per
Lycan3+Recruitment pool
Noble AdventurerAFFECTER_NobleAdventurer
Noble Adventurers use their wealth and status to explore unknown lands and pursue discovery.
Shield, Sword, BowGuardian, Warrior, Blitz
+10% Hit Chance-10% Dodge Chance
+10..30 Str-30..-10 Will+10..30 Int+30..50 Agi
All2+Recruitment pool
OccultistAFFECTER_Occultist
Occultists study ancient texts and forbidden knowledge in search of hidden truths.
Bow, Fire Magic, GreatswordBlitz, Burst, Execution
-15 Magic Resistance+10% Magic Attack Power
+10..30 Int+10..30 Per
-Not rolledPerion
PeddlerAFFECTER_Peddler
Peddlers trade various goods, constantly traveling the roads.
Spear, Blunt, Fire MagicStake, Fortress, Burst
+10 Movement Speed-10% Guard Damage Reduction
+10..30 Will+10..30 Per
All1+Allachie
PhilosopherAFFECTER_Philosopher
Philosophers seek truth through profound contemplation.
Water Magic, Bow, BluntTide, Blitz, Fortress
+20% Research Capability-10% Physical Attack Power
-30..-10 Str+10..30 Will+50..70 Int
Human Elf Lycan2+Recruitment pool
PoacherAFFECTER_Poacher
They trespass into forbidden zones, hunting under the law's blind spot.
Bow, Sword, Fire MagicBlitz, Warrior, Burst
+10% Dodge Chance-20% Max Weight
-30..-10 Con+30..50 Int+10..30 Agi
-Not rolledLiana, Liana, Vianola, Kuskyn
PorterAFFECTER_Porter
Porters carry heavy loads, boasting great physical strength.
Greatsword, Spear, Water MagicExecution, Stake, Tide
+20% Max Weight-10 Cooldown Reduction
+10..30 Con+10..30 Will
All1+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, Nature Magic, BowBurst, Harmony, Blitz
-15% Max Health Total+2 Fire Magic Skill Aptitude+2 Nature Magic Skill Aptitude
-30..-10 Con+30..50 Will+30..50 Int
All2+Recruitment pool
Scale CraftsmanAFFECTER_ScaleCraftsman
Scale Craftsmen are skilled artisans who craft intricate works from scales.
Bow, Sword, ShieldBlitz, Warrior, Guardian
+20% Crafting Capability-1 Blunt Skill Aptitude
+30..50 Int+10..30 Agi
Lizardman2+Recruitment pool
ScoutAFFECTER_Scout
Scouts move ahead of others, surveying the surroundings and detecting danger before it strikes.
Bow, Sword, SpearBlitz, Warrior, Stake
+1 Bow Skill Aptitude-1 Blunt Skill Aptitude
+10..30 Str-30..-10 Con+10..30 Will+30..50 Agi
Elf2+Recruitment pool
SlaveAFFECTER_Slave
Slaves endure a wretched existence, learning obedience and patience.
Blunt, Shield, GreatswordFortress, Guardian, Execution
+10 Physical Resistance-25% Max Energy
-30..-10 Con-30..-10 Will
All1+Dronach
Snake CatcherAFFECTER_SnakeCatcher
Snake catchers hunt venomous serpents, risking their lives.
Spear, Bow, GreatswordStake, Blitz, Execution
+10% Attack Speed-10% Guard Chance
+30..50 Agi
Lizardman1+Allachie
SquireAFFECTER_Squire
Squires assist their masters with loyalty and hone their combat skills.
Sword, Shield, Water MagicWarrior, Guardian, Tide
+1 Sword Skill Aptitude-10% Critical Chance
+10..30 Str+10..30 Will+10..30 Int
Human Elf Lycan2+Recruitment pool
Swamp KeeperAFFECTER_SwampKeeper
Swamp Keepers are experts in surviving and managing swamp environments.
Bow, Sword, BluntBlitz, Warrior, Fortress
+10% Max Energy-10% Magic Attack Power
-30..-10 Str+30..50 Int+30..50 Agi
Lizardman2+Recruitment pool
Tavern RunnerAFFECTER_TavernRunner
The tavern runner always treated people with a lively demeanor.
Fire Magic, Blunt, SpearBurst, Fortress, Stake
+10% Max Energy-20% Research Capability
-30..-10 Will-30..-10 Int+50..70 Agi
All2+Recruitment pool
ThiefAFFECTER_Thief
Thieves use their nimble hands to steal from others.
Bow, Sword, SpearBlitz, Warrior, Stake
+10% Dodge Chance-1 Great Sword Skill Aptitude
-30..-10 Con+30..50 Agi+10..30 Per
All1+Recruitment pool
UndertakerAFFECTER_Undertaker
Undertakers prepare the dead for their final rest and see to their last rites.
Bow, Greatsword, Water MagicBlitz, Execution, Tide
+10 Magic Resistance-10 Physical Resistance
+10..30 Will+10..30 Int
All1+Recruitment pool
WandererAFFECTER_Wanderer
Wanderers live a life of freedom, settling nowhere.
Greatsword, Bow, Water MagicExecution, Blitz, Tide
+2 Vision Range-0.02 Energy Regeneration
-30..-10 Con+30..50 Will+10..30 Per
All1+Ameris