Rules Mods: Every character in this game will be allowed to choose a Background which grants an additional skill at Character Creation, this bonus skill cannot take a skill above 2 as per normal character creation rules.
Backgrounds
- Military Training: The character was in the military, Republic or Imperial; or perhaps they served as mercenary or part of a private security force. The character can choose between Ranged Light (Agility) 1 or Leadership (Presence) 1.
- Criminal Background: The character was involved with the wrong side of the law, maybe they served in a gang or were involved in organized crime. The character can choose between Skullduggery (Cunning) 1 or Stealth (Agility) 1.
- Galactic Professional: The character was in a high skill training occupation, perhaps a lawyer or doctor or high powered business man. The character can choose between Knowledge Education (Intellect) 1 or Medicine (Intellect) 1.
- Wealthy Galactic Citizen: You come from nobility or great wealth, perhaps from a noble line or from a wealthy family before you chose a life of adventure. Character can choose between Knowledge Core Worlds (Intellect) 1 or Charm (Presence) 1
- Slave Origins: You were at one time enslaved, either born into it or forced into it through circumstances of your life. Perhaps it was a punishment or you were taken by slavers, that life has hardened you. The characters can choose between Brawl (Brawn) 1 or Resilience (Brawn) 1.
- General Citizen: One of the numberless masses living in the galaxy, you lived a fairly ordinary life before destiny chose you for something more, perhaps greatness or infamy. The characters can choose between Streetwise (Cunning) 1 or Piloting Planetary (Agility) 1.
- Science or Academic: You have pursued a life of knowledge either in science or in general academics, perhaps you are or were a teacher or an inventor. The character can choose between Knowledge Education (Intellect) 1 or Mechanics (Intellect) 1.
