CW:NWN2/Backgrounds

Culture backgrounds

Automatic background/history feats in NWN2. Might be expanded to other cultures in future (and made selectable). Basic premise is to give characters a "FeatPack" and starting skillset that defines the culture where he is from.

Argnosian

Caldyria NWN2/Backgrounds/North Midian

Caldyria NWN2/Backgrounds/West Midian

Caldyria NWN2/Backgrounds/Ghutanian

Caldyria NWN2/Backgrounds/Skyyran

Southerner

Caldyria NWN2/Backgrounds/Lunikian

Northmen

Caldyria NWN2/Backgrounds/Dakhorian

Mountainfolk

Caldyria NWN2/Backgrounds/Tarrukh

Backgrounds

bully

Feat ID: 1717

Type of Feat: History

Use: Automatic

Whether through size, confidence, or a sinister appearance, you've always been able to provoke people into doing what you want. When things went wrong, you were tough enough to give as good as you got. Your fearsome presence often lends an unpleasant edge to even friendly conversations.

Prerequisite: Strength 10+

Effects: +1 Intimidate, +1 Fortitude Save, -1 Bluff, -2 Diplomacy

devout

Feat ID: 1719

Type of Feat: History

Use: Automatic

You have always had strong faith and it's obvious to everyone around you. Your beliefs give you great mental strength, but you can be stubborn and hot-headed in conversations.

Prerequisite: Wisdom 10+

Effects: +1 Will Save, +1 Concentration, -1 Diplomacy, -1 Bluff

farmer feat

Feat ID: 1720

Type of Feat: History

Use: Automatic

Growing up on a farm taught you the ways of the land and watching over fields gave you keen eyes. Long workdays didn't leave much time for fancy learning.

Prerequisite: None

Effects: +1 Survival, +1 Spot, -2 Lore

ladies' man

Feat ID: 1721

Type of Feat: History

Use: Automatic

More than just an attractive face, you knew how to listen and talk in a way that many found very appealing. Unfortunately, you're so soft around the edges that no one takes you seriously when you try to act tough.

Prerequisite: Charisma 12+

Effects: +1 Listen, +1 Diplomacy, -2 Intimidate

merchant's friend

Feat ID: 1764

Type of Feat: History

Use: Automatic

In his younger days, your foster father often served as an escort to merchants traveling the Sword Coast. Daeghun's reputation follows you and affords you special treatment from merchants. This feat grants a 10% discount from merchants, as well as special access to rare and exotic items sold by one particular vendor.

militia

Feat ID: 1723

Type of Feat: History

Use: Automatic

Strict training in the militia gave you excellent discipline, but your spirit was broken as you were forced to rise, march, and fight at the command of superiors.

Prerequisite: Base attack bonus +1

Effects: +2 Parry, +1 Craft Armor, +1 Craft Weapon, -2 Will Save

natural leader

Feat ID: 1724

Type of Feat: History

Use: Automatic

You were always watching out for others and trying to help them do their best. Your tendency to always keep an eye on everyone else causes you to neglect your own safety at times.

Prerequisite: Charisma 10+

Effects: +1 to companions' attack rolls, -1 to your saving throws

tale teller

Feat ID: 1725

Type of Feat: History

Use: Automatic

From a young age, you learned that you could command attention and friendship with your tall tales. You become so wrapped up in your imagination that sometimes it's hard to focus on other matters.

Prerequisite: Charisma 10+

Effects: +1 Lore, +1 Bluff, -2 Concentration

the flirt

Feat ID: 1722

Type of Feat: History

Use: Automatic

More than just an attractive face, you knew how to listen and talk in a way that many found very appealing. Unfortunately, you're so soft around the edges that no one takes you seriously when you try to act tough.

Prerequisite: Charisma 12+

Effects: +1 Listen, +1 Diplomacy, -2 Intimidate

troublemaker

Feat ID: 1726

Type of Feat: History

Use: Automatic

Boredom or malice led you to play a variety of tricks on people and consequently get into trouble. Curiosity always got the best of you, and you had difficulty resisting temptation.

Prerequisite: Dexterity 10+

Effects: +1 Reflex Save, +1 Set Traps, +1 Sleight of Hand, -2 Will Save

wild child

Feat ID: 1727

Type of Feat: History

Use: Automatic

In your youth, you were a free spirit, often left to wander and explore on your own. Your limited contact with others has left you unaware of the accepted value or significance of many things.

Prerequisite: Dexterity 10+

Effects: +1 Survival, +1 Tumble, +1 Hide, +1 Move Silently, -2 Lore, -2 Appraise

wizard's apprentice

Feat ID: 1728

Type of Feat: History

Use: Automatic

Long hours spent training with a wizard taught you many esoteric secrets, but your powers of observation and resistance to the everyday plagues of the world suffered.

Prerequisite: Sorcerer, Wizard, or Bard class

Effects: +1 Lore, +1 Craft Alchemy, -1 Fortitude Save, -1 Spot