Skip to content

Backstories

Lored edited this page Aug 6, 2025 · 5 revisions

Backstories unique to the world of Obsidia Expansion define a colonist’s background, shaping their skills, traits, and capabilities.

Title

(Short Title)

Description

Skill modifications

Work types

Traits

Spawn categories

Obsidia Colonist

(Colonist)

[PAWN_nameDef] completed Obsidia Colonists course. Possesses all the necessary skills to support life in the colony.

  • Animals +3
  • Cooking +3
  • Plants +3
  • Crafting -2
  • Intellectual -2
  • +Animals
  • +Cooking
  • +Plant Work
  • Handyman
    • OECivilians
    • ImperialCommon
    • Farmer

    Obsidia Worker

    (Worker)

    [PAWN_nameDef] completed Obsidia Workers course. Possesses all the necessary skills to build a colony and extract useful resources.

    • Construction +3
    • Crafting +3
    • Mining +3
    • Animals -2
    • Social -2
    • +Constructing
    • +Crafting
    • +Mining
  • Handyman
    • OECivilians
    • ImperialCommon
    • Miner

    Obsidia Scientist

    (Scientist)

    [PAWN_nameDef] completed Obsidia Scientists course. Possesses all the necessary skills for the development and improvement the colony.

    • Intellectual +3
    • Medicine +3
    • Social +3
    • Cooking -2
    • Mining -2
    • +Intellectual
    • +Caring
    • +Social
  • Handyman
    • OECivilians
    • ImperialCommon
    • Scientist
    • Researcher

    Obsidia Artisan

    (Artisan)

    [PAWN_nameDef] mastered the arts of form and function in Obsidia’s creative guilds. Able to turn even discarded scrap into breathtaking works. Has an eye for beauty, but little interest in fieldwork.

    • Artistic +6
    • Crafting +3
    • Plants -2
    • Mining -2
    • +Artistic
    • +Crafting
    • -Cleaning
  • -
    • OECivilians
    • ImperialCommon
    • Pirate
    • Madman

    Obsidia Trader

    (Trader)

    [PAWN_nameDef] traveled between scattered Obsidia enclaves, negotiating deals and uncovering rare goods. Learned to read people well—but rarely touched a tool or weapon.

    • Social +6
    • Intellectual +2
    • Animals +1
    • Construction -2
    • Melee -2
    • +Social
    • +Intellectual
    • +Animals
    • -Cooking
  • -
    • OECivilians
    • ImperialCommon
    • Scientist
    • Outlander

    Obsidia Caretaker

    (Caretaker)

    [PAWN_nameDef] devoted years to caring for Obsidia’s wounded, orphans, and beasts of burden. Soft-spoken and patient, but ill-suited for combat roles.

    • Medicine +4
    • Animals +3
    • Social +1
    • +Caring
    • +Social
    • +Animals
    • -Violent
  • -
    • OECivilians
    • ImperialCommon
    • Offworld
    • Outlander

    Obsidia Scholar

    (Scholar)

    [PAWN_nameDef] spent countless hours in databanks and echo-archives, studying Obsidia’s forgotten legacies. Brilliant with theory—awkward with social and tools.

    • Intellectual +6
    • Crafting +3
    • Social -2
    • Construction -2
    • +Intellectual
    • +Crafting
    • -Caring
  • -
    • OECivilians
    • ImperialCommon
    • Offworld
    • Outlander

    Obsidia Engineer

    (Engineer)

    [PAWN_nameDef] worked on critical infrastructure during the collapse of the Obsidia core systems. Skilled at building and repairing, but tends to avoid social entanglements.

    • Construction +5
    • Crafting +3
    • Intellectual +1
    • Social -2
    • Artistic -1
    • +Constructing
    • +Crafting
    • +Intellectual
    • -Animals
  • -
    • OECivilians
    • ImperialCommon
    • Scientist
    • Researcher

    Obsidia Warrior

    (Warrior)

    [PAWN_nameDef] completed combat Obsidia Warriors course. Trained in close combat and medicine to keep his comrades healthy.

    • Melee +5
    • Medicine +3
    • Shooting -3
    • +Caring
    • +Violent
  • Trained
    • OEFighters
    • ImperialCommon
    • Offworld
    • Outlander
    • Pirate

    Obsidia Gunner

    (Gunner)

    [PAWN_nameDef] completed combat Obsidia Gunners courses. Trained in ranged combat and construction skills to maintain vehicles and buildings.

    • Shooting +5
    • Construction +3
    • Melee -3
    • +Constructing
    • +Violent
  • Trained
    • OEFighters
    • ImperialCommon
    • Offworld
    • Outlander
    • Pirate

    Obsidia Psycaster

    (Psycaster)

    [PAWN_nameDef] representative of one of the ancient genera of Obsidia. Instead of participating in political clashes for power, chose the path of conquering new lands. Has excellent intellectual abilities and a sense of beauty.

    • Artistic +4
    • Intellectual +4
    • Construction -4
    • +Artistic
    • +Intellectual
    • -Cleaning
  • Noble Blood
    • OECivilians
    • OEFighters
    • ImperialCommon

    Obsidia Mindseeker

    (Mindseeker)

    [PAWN_nameDef] representative of Obsidia spiritual circles. Dedicated their life to inner harmony, healing, and understanding the unseen. Gifted in speech and medicine.

    • Social +4
    • Medicine +4
    • Construction -4
    • +Social
    • +Intellectual
    • -Cleaning
  • Monk
    • OECivilians
    • OEFighters
    • ImperialCommon

    Obsidia Warpriest

    (Warpriest)

    [PAWN_nameDef] underwent intensive combat and psi-training under the Obsidia Inquisition. Trained to inspire allies and eliminate enemies with righteous fury. Skilled in melee combat and social influence.

    • Melee +3
    • Social +4
    • Shooting -3
    • +Social
    • +Violent
    • -Caring
  • Psy-Warrior
    • OEFighters
    • ImperialCommon

    Obsidia Reaver

    (Reaver)

    [PAWN_nameDef] descendant of Obsidia nobility who chose the path of a psi-warrior. Completed specialized military training focused on precision and tactical superiority. Highly skilled in ranged combat and intellectual pursuits.

    • Shooting +3
    • Intellectual +4
    • Melee -3
    • +Intellectual
    • +Violent
    • -Caring
  • Psy-Marksman
    • OEFighters
    • ImperialCommon

    Obsidia Mechanitor

    (Mechanitor)

    [PAWN_nameDef] representative of one of the most popular Obsidia mecha fan clubs. Becoming a full-fledged mechanitor is able to reveal hiden potential. Possesses excellent creative skills.

    • Construction +4
    • Crafting +4
    • Artistic -4
    • +Constructing
    • +Crafting
    • -Cleaning
  • Mech Fan
    • OECivilians
    • OEFighters
    • OEDrifters
    • ImperialCommon
    • Offworld
    • Outlander

    Obsidia Mech-Architect

    (Mech-Architect)

    [PAWN_nameDef] former employee of Obsidia robotics foundries. Specialized in chassis design and autonomous systems. Possesses outstanding artistic talent.

    • Artistic +4
    • Crafting +4
    • Construction -4
    • +Artistic
    • +Crafting
    • -Cleaning
  • Mechtech Instinct
    • OECivilians
    • OEFighters
    • OEDrifters
    • ImperialCommon
    • Offworld
    • Outlander

    Obsidia Drifter

    (Drifter)

    [PAWN_nameDef] previously led a nomadic lifestyle. Constantly moving acquired useful skills for life in temporary camps.

    • Animals +5
    • Cooking +5
    • Mining -2
    • Plants -2
    • +Animals
    • +Cooking
    • +Hauling
  • Nomad
    • OEDrifters
    • Offworld
    • Outlander
    • Pirate
    • Hunter

    Obsidia Exile

    (Exile)

    [PAWN_nameDef] was cast out from an Obsidia enclave under unknown charges-real or fabricated. Survived in the wastes by any means necessary, becoming hard, quiet, and resourceful.

    • Shooting +2
    • Plants +3
    • Crafting +2
    • Social -2
    • Intellectual -1
    • +Violent
    • +PlantWork
    • +Crafting
  • -
    • OEDrifters
    • Offworld
    • Outlander
    • Pirate
    • Farmer

    Obsidia Salvager

    (Salvager)

    [PAWN_nameDef] roamed ancient battlefields and collapsed vaults, extracting anything of value. Knows how to strip a ruin clean—but often speaks in fragments and sparks.

    • Crafting +4
    • Intellectual +2
    • Mining +2
    • Social -2
    • Animals -1
    • +Crafting
    • +Intellectual
    • +Mining
  • -
    • OEDrifters
    • Offworld
    • Outlander
    • Pirate
    • Miner

    Obsidia Scout

    (Scout)

    [PAWN_nameDef] served as a long-range scout for a drifting clan, trained to survive alone and report back unseen. Fast, quiet, and observant—but not one for deep study.

    • Shooting +3
    • Plants +2
    • Animals +2
    • Intellectual -2
    • Artistic -1
    • +Violent
    • +PlantWork
    • +Animals
  • -
    • OEDrifters
    • Offworld
    • Outlander
    • Hunter
    • Farmer

    Crimson Arachna Cultist

    (Cultist)

    [PAWN_nameDef] as a member of Crimson Arachna Cult has an unwavering faith and the desire to bring their faith to everyone in any way.

    • Artistic +5
    • Crafting +5
    • Intellectual -2
    • Social -2
    • +Artistic
    • +Crafting
  • Spiritual
    • OECultist
    • Cult
    • Madman

    Crimson Arachna Cryptkeeper

    (Cryptkeeper)

    [PAWN_nameDef] served as a guardian of forbidden tombs and bio-sealed reliquaries within the Crimson Arachna Cult. Whispered to the dead, catalogued relics, and performed maintenance on what should never be awoken.

    • Intellectual +5
    • Medicine +3
    • Crafting +2
    • Social -2
    • Plants -1
    • +Intellectual
    • +Caring
    • +Crafting
    • +Cleaning
  • Spiritual
    • OECultist
    • Cult
    • Madman

    Crimson Arachna Herald

    (Herald)

    [PAWN_nameDef] served as a voice of Crimson Arachna Cult, delivering sacred doctrine to fringe worlds through visions, ritual oratory, and whispered revelations. Their words sow both devotion and dread.

    • Social +5
    • Intellectual +3
    • Artistic +2
    • Melee -3
    • +Social
    • +Intellectual
    • +Artistic
  • Ardent Preacher
    • OECultist
    • Cult
    • Madman

    Crimson Arachna Zealot

    (Zealot)

    [PAWN_nameDef] led bloodlit rituals in the name of the Crimson Arachna Cult. Driven by unwavering conviction, they inspired dread and awe through chanting, fire, and sacrifice.

    • Social +5
    • Melee +3
    • Artistic +2
    • Intellectual -2
    • Mining -1
    • +Social
    • +Violent
    • +Artistic
  • Ritual Master
    • OECultist
    • Cult
    • Madman

    Obsidia Empire Eidolon

    (Eidolon)

    [PAWN_nameDef] once considered a great Hero of Obsidia but after some events it became forgotten and abandoned by its own people. Has excellent combat skills and the ability to maintain own reputation.

    • Melee +6
    • Shooting +6
    • Social +6
    • Medicine -6
    • +Social
    • +Violent
    • -Cleaning
    • -Hauling
  • Gourmand
  • Proudly
    • OESins
    • ImperialCommon
    • Outlander

    Obsidia Empire Tactician

    (Tactician)

    [PAWN_nameDef] once served as a strategic mastermind of the Obsidia command corps. After a failed campaign, vanished from records-yet still fights with clarity and resolve.

    • Intellectual +6
    • Shooting +6
    • Social +6
    • Artistic -6
    • +Social
    • +Intellectual
    • +Violent
    • -Cleaning
    • -Hauling
  • Greedy
  • Proudly
    • OESins
    • ImperialCommon
    • Outlander

    Obsidia Empire Soulforger

    (Soulforger)

    [PAWN_nameDef] once shaped synthetic souls and psionic engines in secret halls of the Empire. Some called it brilliance, others-blasphemy.

    • Artistic +6
    • Crafting +6
    • Intellectual +6
    • Social -6
    • +Artistic
    • +Crafting
    • +Intellectual
    • -Cleaning
    • -Hauling
  • Nervous
  • Proudly
    • OESins
    • ImperialCommon
    • Outlander

    Obsidia Empire Datasplicer

    (Datasplicer)

    [PAWN_nameDef] once cracked Obsidia’s sealed data-vaults and rewrote chains of command from the inside. Now drifts between firewalls like a ghost.

    • Intellectual +6
    • Crafting +6
    • Social +6
    • Animals -6
    • +Intellectual
    • +Crafting
    • +Social
    • -Cleaning
    • -Hauling
  • Netrunner
  • Proudly
    • OESins
    • ImperialCommon
    • Outlander

    Clone this wiki locally