Important Prior Versions
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Characters from all ancestries commonly originate from the backgrounds listed as ‘Common’ below. Non-Human characters also often originate from their ancestral region, such as The Depths (for Dwarves) or The Fairmarches (for Wardens).
Depending on the campaign or adventure, a small subset of characters may come from more esoteric backgrounds, such as being from a monastery or perhaps even a secret cult — these less common backgrounds are listed separately as Uncommon or Rare below. Players who whish to create characters from Uncommon or Rare backgrounds should first consult with their Game Master to make sure their background is suited for the game being run.
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Guidance - Background Rarities
The rarities for the backgrounds shown below are in the context of the default campaign setting, The Shattered Lands. These rarities are also applicable to campaigns and adventures which take place in Haven. For other settings, such as The Desert Wastes or Cities & Intrigue, see Campaign Settings→ for guidance. Also consult with your GM to see if they have any pointers or preferences for which backgrounds players should select (for example, campaigns set in The Desert Wastes may request that most players pick the matching background).
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