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.