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+### 1. Purpose of Backgrounds
+
+Backgrounds are starting parameter profiles, not classes or stories.
+
+### 2. Core Starting Parameters
+
+Suggested canonical set:
+
+* AVCTORITAS
+* CLIENTELA
+* LIQVIDITAS
+* FAMA
+* DISCIPLINA
+* MERCATVS_SCIENTIA
+* ITINERIS_SCIENTIA
+* IVS_ACCESSVS
+* PERICVLVM_TOLERANTIA
+* NEGOTIATIO
+* LITTERAE (literacy/accounting)
+* OFFICIA_BVRDEN (obligation load)
+
+### 3. Hidden Traits
+
+* pride
+* greed
+* patience
+* caution
+* vanity
+* loyalty
+* ruthlessness
+
+### 4. Starting Resource Types
+
+* denarii
+* movable goods
+* debts owed
+* debts owing
+* favors
+* introductions
+* legal exposure
+
+### 5. Background Construction Rules
+
+Every background must contain:
+
+* 2 strengths
+* 2 weaknesses
+* 1 latent opportunity
+* 1 latent liability
+* 1 scenario affinity
+* 1 scenario vulnerability
+
+### 6. Drift Rule
+
+Background effects decay over time as player decisions create new identity.
+
+---
+
+## First Six Backgrounds To Build After Framework
+
+1. Former Legionary
+2. Freedman Trader
+3. Noble Younger Son
+4. Failed Magistrate
+5. Camp Logistician
+6. Guild Scribe
+
+---
+
+## Why This Order Is Correct
+
+Framework first prevents arbitrary flavor writing.
+
+It ensures every future background is comparable, balanced, and simulation-ready.
+
+