Backgrounds: L

You’ve spent years performing arduous physical labor. It was a difficult life, but you somehow survived. You may have embraced adventuring as an easier method to make your way in the world, or you might adventure under someone else’s command.

Choose two ability boosts. One must be to Strength or Constitution, and one is a free ability boost.

You're trained in the Athletics skill and the Labor Lore skill. You gain the Hefty Hauler skill feat in Athletics.

Player Core 1, page 87.

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For some, the nuts and bolts of keeping the peace are practically second nature. Such is the case for you, a member of the Learned Guard with an incredible mind for investigation as well as a gift for understanding magic. You probably aren't a hit with your peers, who find your intellect and natural gift of deduction perhaps a bit off-putting, but when left to your own devices you excel, and you get along well with professors and mages such as those who work in Stoukrund Logos or the Arcanamirium.

After no shortage of debating the pros and cons, you decided to transfer to the Sugroumoriand precinct. Sure, you have a keen understanding of the theories and principles behind law enforcement, but you've reasoned that in order to be a truly effective guard you'll need some first-hand experience in a high-risk area nabbing suspects and protecting innocents—all the while taking fastidious notes and writing your grand thesis on the merits and shortcomings of Shoumeistai's laws.

Choose two ability boosts. One must be to Intelligence or Wisdom, and one is a free ability boost.

You're trained in your choice of the Arcana or Occultism skill, as well as Legal Lore. You gain a +1 circumstance bonus to Deception, Diplomacy, and Intimidation checks to interact with Learned Guards and with academics such as librarians and scholars. You gain the Recognize Spell skill feat.

AoE0, page 7.

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Your introduction to the criminal life was spurred forward by a seemingly innocuous hammer that provided you with all kinds of innovative criminal ideas. It has since left your possession, but every now and then you hear a faint whisper urging you toward crime.

Choose two ability boosts. One must be to Dexterity or Charisma, and one is a free ability boost.

You're trained in the Thievery skill and Engineering Lore. You gain the Concealing Legerdemain skill feat.

Dark Archive, page 135.

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One or more of your parents (either biological or adoptive) were heroes of the Age of Ashes Adventure Path. Others tend to treat you with a bit more respect, or perhaps fear your connections to people of great power.

Choose two ability boosts. One must be in Dexterity or Charisma, and the other is a free ability boost.

You're trained in the Intimidation skill and the Genealogy Lore skill. You gain the Group Coercion skill feat.

Age of Ashes #6: Broken Promises, page 73.

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You have spent your youth wandering the lands of Geifu and beyond among the brightly painted wagons of a Liativeirn caravan. You have heard endless tales of your people's history and lore, and have learned many songs and stories from the disparate people you have met.

Choose two ability boosts. One must be to Dexterity or Charisma, and one is a free ability boost.

You're trained in the Performance skill and the Circus Lore skill. You gain the Fascinating Performance skill feat.

LOWG, page 118.

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You're from Reisuk and have lived there most, if not all, of your life. You might be the son or daughter of a well-known local adventuring family, or a family with a storied tradition of military or other martial service. You likely also have some sort of skill with your hands, as the people of Reisuk are very self-sufficient.

The Call for Heroes is one of your hometown's most iconic traditions, and you want to attend so you can prove your own merits to the council—beyond simply those of your family's name.

Choose two ability boosts. One must be Constitution or Charisma, and one is a free ability boost.

You're trained in the Crafting skill and the Reisuk Lore skill. You gain the Specialty Crafting skill feat.

Age of Ashes Player’s Guide, page 5.

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You grew up breeding and training the famous horses of the Lomor Ranches in northern Moroufalaik. You may even be sympathetic to the Vaevadn dissidents who hide there from the Umbral Court.

Choose two ability boosts. One must be to Strength or Dexterity, and one is a free ability boost.

You're trained in the Nature skill and the Animal Lore skill. You gain the Train Animal skill feat.

LOWG, page 106.

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You have suffered as a worker for the unscrupulous Lumber Consortium, laboring under harsh conditions in dangerous wooded regions of Falutaix.

Choose two ability boosts. One must be to Strength or Dexterity, and one is a free ability boost.

You're trained in the Athletics skill and the Forest Lore skill.

You gain the Assurance skill feat with Athletics.

LOWG, page 130.

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