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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
- Former Legionary
- Freedman Trader
- Noble Younger Son
- Failed Magistrate
- Camp Logistician
- Guild Scribe
Why This Order Is Correct
Framework first prevents arbitrary flavor writing.
It ensures every future background is comparable, balanced, and simulation-ready.