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.

You may wield a weapon in either hand and gain the Proficiency effect for both of them.

Gain +2 maximum hit points.

You carry an aura of protection from the Divine. Pick a call to gain 3 RESIST to per encounter:

• LEECH
• MESMERISE
• MAUL
• CURSE

Once per adventure you may beseech the Divine for aid. The GM will provide a minor boon based on your request that affects the world rather than the encounter (e.g. bringing rainfall to help crops grow, cleaning a defiled holy site, etc).

When you resist the call granted by your Divine Aura you may call a ranged TRIPLE back at the target that attempted to affect you.