Core Character Backgrounds in New Asgard

In New Asgard, your character's background represents their primary training and life experience before embarking on their adventures. Here are the three core backgrounds available to all players:

 Insight

Agent

Represents keen observation and analytical abilities, aiding in uncovering hidden information and understanding complex systems.

 Skill Branch: Investigation & Science

Background Traits: Perception Traits

 Possible Perception Traits:

Eagle Eye:

Enhanced visual perception, able to spot distant or concealed objects.

Intuition:

Increased chance to detect traps or hidden threats.

Analytical Mind:

Faster puzzle-solving and code-cracking abilities.

Scientific Method:

Improved efficiency when conducting experiments or research.

Scholar

Scholars in New Asgard are the keepers of knowledge, delving into the mysteries of the realm's digital nature, its history, and the arcane forces that shape it

Intellect

Archivist

Reflects the Scholar's knowledge base and cognitive abilities, crucial for mastering lore and solving complex problems.

Skill Branch: Lore & Knowledge

Background Traits: Problem-Solving Traits

Possible Problem-Solving Traits:

Lore Mastery:

Access to hidden knowledge and ancient texts.

Linguistics:

Ability to understand and translate unknown languages.

Strategic Planning:

Provides tactical advantages in planning and execution.

Memory Recall:

Perfect recall of information, aiding in quests and investigations.

Valor

Arbiter

Denotes courage in social situations and the ability to lead and inspire others.

Skill Branch: Social & Leadership

Background Traits: Communication Traits

 Possible Communication Traits:

Persuasion:

Increased success in negotiations and diplomacy.

Charisma:

Improves NPC and player reactions.

Leadership Presence:

Boosts morale and performance of nearby allies.

Negotiator:

Better trade deals and conflict resolution..

Adaptiveness

Artisan

Reflects creativity and flexibility in crafting, allowing the Craftsman to develop new methods and adapt to different crafting challenges.

 

 Skill Branch: Crafting & Refining

 Background Traits: Innovation Traits

 Possible Innovation Traits:

 Master Craftsman:

Create higher quality items with enhanced attributes.

 Efficient Crafting:

Reduce material costs or crafting time.

 Creative Design:

Unlock unique item designs or customizations.

 Versatile Artisan:

Ability to substitute materials without loss of quality.

Craftsman

Craftsmen are the backbone of New Asgard's economy, creating everything from simple tools to powerful magical artifacts.

Resonance

Artificer

Denotes a deep connection with magical energies, enhancing the Craftsman's ability to enchant items effectively.

 

Skill Branch: Enchanting

 Background Traits: Mystical Traits

 Possible Mystical Traits:

 Enchantment Mastery:

Increase the potency of enchantments.

 Rune Lore:

Access to advanced runes or magical symbols.

 Arcane Sensitivity:

Detect magical energies or enchantments on items.

 Synergistic Enchanting:

Combine multiple enchantments more effectively.

Harmony

Forager

Represents a Craftsman's ability to work in sync with the environment, maximizing the efficiency of gathering and refining resources.

 

 Skill Branch: Gathering & Refining

 Background Traits: Resourcefulness Traits

 Possible Resourcefulness Traits:

 Abundant Harvest:

Increase the quantity of resources gathered.

 Keen Eye:

Higher chance to discover rare or highquality materials.

 Sustainable Harvesting:

Reduce the depletion rate of resource nodes, promoting renewable resources.

 Material Affinity:

Gain additional benefits when working with specific types of materials (e.g., metals, woods).

Strength

Slayer

Represents raw physical power, enhancing the Warrior's ability in direct combat and mastery of weapons.

 Skill Branch: Combat & Mastery

 Background Traits: Offensive Traits

 Possible Offensive Traits:

 Power Strike:

Increases damage dealt with melee attacks.

 Weapon Specialization:

Enhanced proficiency with a chosen weapon type (e.g., swords, axes).

 Critical Hit:

Higher chance of dealing critical damage.

 Cleave:

Ability to hit multiple enemies with a single swing.

 Warrior

Warriors are the protectors of New Asgard, trained in combat and strategy to defend the realm against both internal and external threats.

Resilience

Sentinel

Denotes physical toughness and endurance, allowing the Warrior to withstand damage and survive harsh conditions.

 Skill Branch: Survival & Gathering

 Background Traits: Defensive Traits

 Possible Defensive Traits:

 Iron Skin:

Passive damage reduction.

 Shield Mastery:

Enhanced blocking capabilities.

 Endurance Boost:

Increased health and stamina pools.

 Regeneration:

Gradual health recovery over time.

Agility

Skirmisher

Reflects the Warrior's speed, coordination, and flexibility, aiding in movement and precision.

 Skill Branch: Athleticism & Conditioning

 Background Traits: Mobility Traits

 Possible Mobility Traits:

 Quick Step:

Increased movement speed during combat.

 Evasion:

Improved chance to dodge attacks.

 Acrobatics:

Perform advanced maneuvers like flips or rolls to avoid danger.

 Swift Recovery:

Reduced cooldown times for abilities.