Director: Next up is your Back-Story. This covers the sort of stuff you did before you became an adventurer.

Alex: Here’s a backstory idea that aligns with the stoic defender concept and the details we’ve chosen so far: Korvold Stonehammer, a grizzled veteran Dwarf from the Mountain Dwarf tribe, has seen decades of war. He honed his skills defending mountain strongholds from monstrous invaders and rival clans. Though his body bears the scars of countless battles, his spirit remains unbroken. Haunted by the losses he’s endured, Korvold fights with a stoic determination, a shield raised against the darkness and a weapon held steady to protect those who stand beside him.

Director: Wow! Okay, that gives us a lot to work with. I’m going to recommend the City Guard Back-Story, but the Mercenary Back-Story would work as well.

Alex: That’s interesting! The City Guard Backstory sounds like a good fit for Korvold’s experiences. He’s a veteran who has seen war on a large scale, but transitioning to a City Guard could tie into his desire to protect the innocent on a smaller, more personal level.

Director: Well, the City Guard Back-Story gets you +1 training in the Athletics skill, as well as the Blunt Weapons skill. You’re also trained in the use of shields, but your class is probably going to give you that anyway. Choose either your Body attribute or your Charisma attribute, and give it a +1. Then choose one of Agility, Dexterity, Education or Foresight, and give it a +1 as well.

Alex: Let’s go with +1 Charisma, from dealing with people, and +1 Dexterity, to reflect his aim. So, with his Ancestry and Back-Story defined, what’s the next step for creating Korvold the stoic defender?

Director: Nearly missed this. You also get +1 Legal Prestige.

Alex: Legal? He’s no lawyer!

Director: It also applies to guardsmen, judges and jailers. They all work as part of the law, after all.

Alex: Okay, I suppose that makes sense.