Choosing a character background has an impact on your chosen character in many ways. Backgrounds not only affect initial skillsets and abilities but also influence the character’s role in the story, how NPCs interact with them, and the specific dialogue options and quest lines available. Let’s break down the key aspects that are affected.


STARTING SKILL POINTS
Each background equips the character with additional skill points. The number of skills your character has will increase by ten points. When looking at the xenobiologist for example, you will notice that this background grants your character the following additional skill points that you must add to your character sheet:

1 Investigation
1 Knowledge
1 Science
7 Xenobiology


SOCIAL INTERACTIONS
Your background may directly affects how others perceive and treat you. Some characters might hold certain professions in high esteem, while others might harbor distrust or disdain.


BACKGROUND SPECIFIC DIALOGUE
NPCs may respond differently to characters based on their profession. A diplomat might have more success in diplomatic discussions, gaining unique dialogue options that resolve quests peacefully. A scientist might have unique insights into advanced technology, leading to special dialogue when examining alien artifacts or phenomena.