"Avowed: Exploring Every Background and Their Roles"

Dive into the rich world of *Avowed* with its detailed character creator, where you can sculpt not just your character’s look but also their life story through the choice of Background. Each Background in *Avowed* enriches your journey with unique narrative elements and dialogue options, while also assigning you a starting weapon. However, rest assured, every Background can wield all equipment and abilities available in the game. Here's a comprehensive look at each Background and their roles in the narrative:

Every Avowed Background, Listed

*Avowed* offers five distinct Backgrounds, each providing a unique starting point for your adventure:

• Arcane Scholar: You begin as a graduate from Bragganhyl Academy, known for your treatise on soul lineages that stirred controversy with local lords. After a stint in jail, the emperor recruits you to delve into the imperial court archives. Your knowledge spans the occult, legal precedent, historical observation, and poetry, influencing your dialogue choices throughout the game.
• Court Augur: This Background carries a tragic tale where visions of doom led to your ostracization from your village. Fleeing to Highcrown, the emperor elevates you to his personal mystic. Your connection to the spiritual world and magical insights shape your interactions, making you an ideal choice for those wishing to role-play as a wizard, particularly resonating with the companion Giatta.
• Noble Scion: Born into wealth and influence but marred by family scandal, you seek redemption through the emperor’s mercy. As a Noble Scion, your loyalty to the empire is paramount, making this Background perfect for players committed to the empire’s cause in the Living Lands.
• Vanguard Scout: Spared from execution, your humble beginnings and preference for the wilderness over city politics make you a valuable asset for tracking and spying. This Background is suited for those who want to embrace a hunter play style, aligning well with the companion Marius.
• War Hero: Having quelled a Skaenite uprising, your valor earns you a place among the empire's elite warriors. This Background is ideal for players interested in a warrior play style and who may connect most with the companion Kai.

Every Background’s Starting Weapon in Avowed

Each Background in *Avowed* comes with a starting weapon, all of which are Common Quality, One-Handed Melee items. These weapons are more of a starting point than a permanent fixture, as you’ll soon find better gear in the Living Lands. Here's a list of each Background's starting weapon:

• Arcane Scholar – Common Dagger (One-Handed)
• Court Augur – Common Mace (One-Handed)
• Noble Scion – Common Sword (One-Handed)
• Vanguard Scout – Common Axe (One-Handed)
• War Hero – Common Spear (One-Handed)

You'll find your starting weapon leaning against some crates near the shipwreck during the On Strange Shores Quest. When selecting your Background, consider the narrative and role-playing opportunities it offers, as the starting weapon can be easily replaced or upgraded as you progress through *Avowed*.

That covers all the backgrounds in *Avowed* and their unique contributions to your gameplay experience. Dive into the world of *Avowed*, now available on PC and Xbox, and choose the path that resonates with you.