Background Reference

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Character Backgrounds

Origins that shape your hero's story

Your background defines your character's race, social standing, and origins. It provides starting abilities, focuses, and equipment that shape who you are.

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Dwarf Backgrounds

Dwarf Duster

The casteless dwarves known as dusters live in Dust Town in Orzammar. They have no caste and receive no protection under the law. Most turn to crime to survive, many working for the Carta criminal syndicate.

Ability Adjustments:
Dexterity +1
Focus Options:

Communication (Deception) or Dexterity (Legerdemain)

Surface Dwarf

Surface dwarves are merchants and middlemen who trade goods between the dwarven cities and the surface world. They rank below all other castes in Orzammar except the casteless, yet play a vital economic role.

Ability Adjustments:
Constitution +1
Focus Options:

Constitution (Stamina) or Communication (Bargaining)

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