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Message: <blockquote data-quote="exile" data-source="post: 4675695" data-attributes="member: 20068">I like the FR backgrounds and think they (and now those in PHB2) work well if you want to flesh out an extensive background early on or let it develop organically during play.For example my LFR character started out as an elven rogue with ranger multiclass (to make her even more nature oriented) from Aglarond (complete with regional benefits). I could have very easily developed a very extensive background, but I chose a few quick details...*She hates orcs (all good elves should).*She skipped out on a lot of her formal education, preferring to run wild through the forests of Aglarond during her youth (as reflected in her poor INT).As she has matured, more and more personality traits have come into play...*She likes to go barefoot (it kind of fits with her nature vibe).*She goes topless, especially for festive events (this started in the opening of LURU 1-1, when she encountered some topless bar patrons- when in Luruar, do as the Luruarans do- and carried on into AGLA 1-1 where she entertained some pixies with a topless dance).*She still hates orcs in general, but will grudgingly work with them to achieve greater goals (she even joined an adventuring company led by an orc).Alright, alright, this is a longwinded way of saying that I like backgrounds, I like that WOTC has given us mechanics for creating our own that seem in line with a lot of the FR backgrounds, even if it seems like those mechanics could have easily been extrapolated from the existing FR backgrounds. Finally, I think they work equally well if you want to develop your background before play starts or let it emerge in a more organic fashion.Now all I need is a balanced "disadvantage" system...Chad</blockquote>

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