### 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.

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## 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

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## Why This Order Is Correct

Framework first prevents arbitrary flavor writing.

It ensures every future background is comparable, balanced, and simulation-ready.