UA:Character Background: Religious Background

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Religious Background

Obviously, clerics dominate this background category. In a larger sense, it represents all activities that have a strong religious element, and in the generally pious societies that dominate most campaigns, that's a pretty wide spread.

Recognition is by ascension in rank, with a character's ranks in Knowledge (religion) providing a bonus on his recognition check.

Example Religious Ranks

The following ranks are loosely drawn from the Christian church as it existed in the Middle Ages. Accordingly, they won't be appropriate for all the fantasy religions in your game.

Religious Ranks (Highest to Lowest): acolyte, abbot, deacon, priest, high priest, bishop, prelate, archbishop, patriarch, cardinal.

Religious Background Activities

d100	Activity	Class	Feats	Skills	Gear	Contacts	Rep	Recognition
01-12	Temple leader	Cleric	Leadership, Sp Focus (Ench)	Diplomacy, Sense Motive, Know (religion)	Item that employs divine magic	Influence	+½	Rank, DC 26
13-24	Evangelist	Cleric	Negotiator, Sp Focus (Conj)	Diplomacy, Know (religion), Spellcraft	Item that aids interaction	Influence	+1	Rank, DC 28
25-33	Sacred librarian	Bard or Cleric	Diligent, Investigator	Gather Info, Know (religion), Know (history), Spellcraft, Search	Item with divination aura	Information	+0	Rank, DC 30
34-42	Keeper of the dead	Cleric	Extra Turning, Sp Focus (Necro)	Know (religion), Spellcraft, Concentration	Item with necromancy aura	Skill	+0	Rank, DC 30
43-51	Cultist	Cleric	Sp Focus (Conj), Sp Focus (Necro)	Disguise, Concentration, Spellcraft	Item that aids disguise or secrecy	Information	+0	Rank, DC 26
52-64	Inquisitor	Cleric	Sp Focus (Dlv), Investigator	Sense Motive, Intimidate, Spellcraft	Item with divination aura	Information	+½	Rank, DC 28
65-77	Exorcist	Cleric	Sp Focus (Abj), Spell Penetration	Spellcraft, Concentration, Know (the planes)	Item that affects extraplanar creatures	Influence	+½	Rank, DC 30
78-88	Temple guardian	Paladin, Fighter, or Blackguard^1	Power Attack, Cleave	Know (religion), Spot, Climb	Armor	Skill	+0	Rank, DC 28
89-100	Cloistered	Monk	Dodge, Mobility	Tumble, Jump, Balance, Hide, Move Silently	Item that provides protection	Skill	+0	Rank, DC 28

1. Sp Focus = Spell Focus; Know = Knowledge; Gather Info = Gather Information. 2. Indicates a prestige class. Only available if the class is allowed in the campaign.

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