Those holed up in Last Hope come from all walks of life, and as such have a wealth of experiences to draw on (or resources to harbour). Characters may select up to 2 Backgrounds from which to purchase additional skills.

You are proficient with the weapon you choose and gain the following ability from wielding it.

• Shortsword - gain 1 RESIST against an effect that strikes your sword
• Longsword - gain 2 uses of DOUBLE per encounter
• Rapier - gain 2 PARRY per encounter
• Club / Mace - gain 2 STRIKEDOWN per encounter
• Daggers - gain 1 BREAK per encounter
• Greatsword - gain 1 QUAD per encounter
• Staff - gain 1 PUSH per encounter
• Shield - gain 1 RESIST against an effect that strikes your shield (you may combine this with a 1-handed proficiency)
• Flail - gain 1 PULL per encounter

You may change weapon for Proficiency between Adventures.