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Avowed's Character Creation: A Deep Dive into Backgrounds

Avowed boasts a rich character creator, allowing players to customize their character's appearance and choose a Background that shapes their backstory and narrative. This guide details each Background and its impact on gameplay.

Every Background in Avowed Listed

Avowed offers five distinct Backgrounds: Arcane Scholar, Court Augur, Noble Scion, Vanguard Scout, and War Hero. While each provides unique dialogue options and a starting weapon (all common-quality, one-handed melee weapons), all equipment and abilities remain accessible regardless of choice. The key is selecting the Background that best aligns with your desired roleplaying experience.

Background Details:

Arcane Scholar: Graduates from Bragganhyl Academy, known for a treatise that angered a local lord. Recruited by the emperor, they possess knowledge of the occult, law, history, and poetry. Ideal for players who enjoy scholarly characters.
Court Augur: Possesses mystical abilities, leading to suspicion and exile after a village crop failure. Now the emperor's personal mystic, they offer unique dialogue options related to magic and the Gods. A perfect fit for players envisioning a wizard-like character. They'll likely find common ground with the companion Giatta.
Noble Scion: Born into wealth and influence but their family's downfall led them to seek the emperor's favor. Loyal to the empire, this Background suits players wishing to serve the empire throughout the Living Lands.
Vanguard Scout: Spared execution by the empire, they prefer wilderness to city life. Valuable for their tracking and spying skills. A great choice for players preferring a hunter archetype and will likely connect with the companion Marius.
War Hero: Rewarded for quelling a Skaenite uprising, they are valued for loyalty and combat prowess. This Background is ideal for players wanting a warrior character and might find a kinship with the companion Kai.

Starting Weapons:

An Avowed Starting Weapon

Each Background starts with a common-quality, one-handed melee weapon:

Arcane Scholar – Common Dagger
Court Augur – Common Mace
Noble Scion – Common Sword
Vanguard Scout – Common Axe
War Hero – Common Spear

These weapons are easily replaceable, so prioritize the Background that best suits your roleplaying style. These weapons are located near a shipwreck during the "On Strange Shores" quest.

Ultimately, the choice of Background in Avowed is a matter of personal preference and desired roleplaying experience. Choose wisely!

Avowed is available now on PC and Xbox.