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-====== Backgrounds ======
-[[nexusframe:intro|Return to Introduction]]
-Since **The Nexus Framework** does not have classes, it instead relies on **backgrounds** to provide initial guidance during character creation.  Each background must fit one of the three following patterns.
-===== Martial Background =====
-A Martial Background is one centered around combat.  Accordingly, it is lighter on skills than other backgrounds.  The Martial Background must include the following:
-  * One Apprentice-tier Combat Trait.
-  * One Apprentice-tier Combat or General Trait.
-  * One Equipment Trait.
-  * Two trained skills, one of which must be Aim, Brawling or Melee.
-  * Grants access to the Combat Trait pool.
-  * May grant multiple choices for each of their trait choices, but this is not required.
-=== Sample Martial Background:  The Guardian ===
-The Guardian is a protector of the weak, using heavy armour and their physical presence to defend their allies.  They receive the following:
-  * Either the Armoured or the Defender trait.
-  * The Stalwart Defender trait.
-  * The Medium Armour Training trait.
-  * Trained in Endurance and Melee.
-  * The character has access to the Combat Trait pool.
-===== Studied Background =====
-A Studied Background is one that relies on skills and training, rather than raw combat.  Most spellcasters fall into this category.  A Studied Background must include the following:
-  * One Apprentice-tier trait from any of the Specialist pools.
-  * One Apprentice-tier General or Skill Trait, or one chosen from their Specialist pool.
-  * Three trained skills.
-  * Grants access to the Specialist pool from which their first trait was chosen.
-  * The player must be given the option to select from two or more choices for each of their two traits, //unless// the trait chosen has the Foundation tag.
-=== Sample Studied Background:  The Wizard ===
-Having spent many years training in the mystic arts, the Wizard is a powerful spellcaster.  They gain the following:
-  * The Studied Magic trait;
-  * Either the Familiar trait or the Magical Focus trait;
-  * Trained in Knowledge, Planning and Profession;
-  * The character has access to the Magic Trait pool.
-===== Practiced Background =====
-A Practiced Background is one that the character developed over time.   It lacks formal training in anything, and serves as a bit of a hybrid background.  A Practiced Background must include the following:
-  * One Apprentice-tier Combat or General Trait.
-  * One Apprentice-tier General or Skill Trait.
-  * Three trained skills.
-  * Grants access to either the Combat Trait pool, or a Specialist pool.
-  * The player must be given the option to select from two or more choices for each of their two traits.
-=== Sample Practiced Background:  The Hunter ===
-As an expert in tracking and survival, the Hunter often turns these skills to use in adventuring.  They receive the following:
-  * Either the Archery trait or the Hurled Weapons trait.
-  * Either Mark Prey or Tracking.
-  * Trained in Aim, Athletics and Perception.
-  * The character has access to the Combat Trait pool.
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-[[nexusframe:intro|Return to Introduction]]