Background

Adventuring Motivation

A Background describes an adventurer’s motivation for coming to the Canvaslands, as well as their non-class abilities.

Background	Suggested Motivation
Alchemist	To learn the recipe for panacea.
Emissary	To represent the interests of a national power or cult.
Exile	To revenge yourself on your enemies.
Nomad	To explore a new frontier, seeing sights unknown.
Piper	To form lucrative connections in the Canvaslands.
Treasure Hunter	To acquire incredible riches and unimaginable fame.
Truthseeker	To publish the authoritative book on City Dwellers.
Warlord	To prove yourself worthy to inherit your family’s lands and titles.

Professions and Backgrounds

An adventurer’s profession is not necessarily dictated by their background. A mercenary, for example, might be a Warlord, a Treasure Hunter, or an Exile depending on what path their life has taken.