

Bandits hide in the wood, waiting to ambush the unwary. In a back alley, the broker makes an illicit deal. The burglar enters through the window undetected.

The captain devises a clever plan just crazy enough to work. Feats where skill and patience are importantĪ dancer stirs the hearts of those who see her move.Feats that require a sense for beauty and an appreciation of finer things.Network and collaborate with other artisans.Appraise goods and recognize skilled craftsmanship.Create and repair goods related to your field of expertise.With a final brushstroke, the painter finishes her masterpiece.

The weaver's tapestry captures the attention and imagination of everyone who sees it. The smith toils in his forge for days to create a blade worthy of the king. Feats where empathy and behavioral knowledge is important.Feats that require knowledge about different species of animal.Identify wild creatures by their tracks, scent, or leavings.Understand the way animals think and behave.Head bowed, tail tucked, the ferocious predator kneels before its new master. The veterinarian knows exactly what's wrong with the local fauna. The once snarling wolf licks the patient hunter's palm. Feats where vehicular coordination and timing are important.Feats that require knowledge of land, air, sea, or space vehicles.Elude enemies or engage in aerial dogfights.Pilot a flying machine or drive a land-based vehicle.The pilot pulls the aircraft out of a dangerous nosedive. With a wry grin, the smuggler outmaneuvers his pursuers. The hoverbike deftly maneuvers around obstacles and pitfalls. Feats where strength and balance are important.Feats that require a knowledge of ships and the sea.Avoid storms, pirates, and the many perils of the sea.Together with her crew, the explorer sets sail for parts unknown. The sound of the waves calls to the young sailor. With expert seamanship, the captain steers his ship through the storm. Pick one Background for your character ( note: You may choose more than one Background for character flavor and depth, but only receive the benefits of one.) These choices influence the social ties, potential plot hooks, and starting resources available to a character (any Materia gained from Backgrounds that isn't spent by the end of character creation is lost). Background represents the lifestyle choices a character made (or had thrust upon them) on either side of their Pathfinder training. The honor and opportunities for fame and fortune that come with admission are only available to those who display truly exceptional strength, intelligence, and skill.Įvery Pathfinder had a life before their admission into the program, and every Pathfinder who completes the training finds new social, business, and political opportunities that would have never been available otherwise. Upon their 18th birthday, every individual is required to submit themselves to an exam to see if they are eligible to participate in the Pathfinder program.
