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:
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.
Skill Proficiencies:
Lore, Arcana
Tool Proficiencies:
Runic stylus, Scrying orb
Starting Equipment:
A book of lore (player's choice of topic)
Runic stylus
Scholar's robes
50 Rune Tokens
Special Feature Mythic Insight: Once per day, you can spend 10 minutes in deep contemplation to gain advantage on a single Intelligence-based skill check.
Craftsman
Craftsmen are the backbone of New Asgard's economy, creating everything from simple tools to powerful magical artifacts.
Skill Proficiencies: Craft (choose one), Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies: Artisan's tools (choose one), Guild cipher
Starting Equipment:
Set of artisan's tools (related to chosen Craft skill)
Craftsman's apron
A masterwork item you've created
75 Rune Tokens
Special Feature Master's Eye: You can spend 1 minute examining an item to determine its quality, origin, and if any magical properties are present.
Warrior
Warriors are the protectors of New Asgard, trained in combat and strategy to defend the realm against both internal and external threats.
Skill Proficiencies:
Athletics, Intimidation
Tool Proficiencies:
One type of gaming set, Weaponsmith's tools
Starting Equipment:
A weapon of your choice
Shield or secondary weapon
Leather armor
60 Rune Tokens
Special Feature Battle Readiness: You have advantage on initiative rolls at the start of combat.
