Backstories

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.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Animals +3}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Cooking +3}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Plants +3}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Crafting -2}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Intellectual -2}}$	$\color{Green}{\textsf{+Animals}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Cooking}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Plant Work}}$	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.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Construction +3}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Crafting +3}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Mining +3}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Animals -2}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Social -2}}$	$\color{Green}{\textsf{+Constructing}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Crafting}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Mining}}$	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.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Intellectual +3}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Medicine +3}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Social +3}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Cooking -2}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Mining -2}}$	$\color{Green}{\textsf{+Intellectual}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Caring}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Social}}$	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.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Artistic +6}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Crafting +3}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Plants -2}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Mining -2}}$	$\color{Green}{\textsf{+Artistic}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Crafting}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{-Cleaning}}$	-	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.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Social +6}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Intellectual +2}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Animals +1}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Construction -2}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Melee -2}}$	$\color{Green}{\textsf{+Social}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Intellectual}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Animals}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{-Cooking}}$	-	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.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Medicine +4}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Animals +3}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Social +1}}$	$\color{Green}{\textsf{+Caring}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Social}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Animals}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{-Violent}}$	-	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.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Intellectual +6}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Crafting +3}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Social -2}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Construction -2}}$	$\color{Green}{\textsf{+Intellectual}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Crafting}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{-Caring}}$	-	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.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Construction +5}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Crafting +3}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Intellectual +1}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Social -2}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Artistic -1}}$	$\color{Green}{\textsf{+Constructing}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Crafting}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Intellectual}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{-Animals}}$	-	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.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Melee +5}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Medicine +3}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Shooting -3}}$	$\color{Green}{\textsf{+Caring}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Violent}}$	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.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Shooting +5}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Construction +3}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Melee -3}}$	$\color{Green}{\textsf{+Constructing}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Violent}}$	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.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Artistic +4}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Intellectual +4}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Construction -4}}$	$\color{Green}{\textsf{+Artistic}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Intellectual}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{-Cleaning}}$	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.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Social +4}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Medicine +4}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Construction -4}}$	$\color{Green}{\textsf{+Social}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Intellectual}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{-Cleaning}}$	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.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Melee +3}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Social +4}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Shooting -3}}$	$\color{Green}{\textsf{+Social}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Violent}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{-Caring}}$	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.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Shooting +3}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Intellectual +4}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Melee -3}}$	$\color{Green}{\textsf{+Intellectual}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Violent}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{-Caring}}$	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.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Construction +4}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Crafting +4}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Artistic -4}}$	$\color{Green}{\textsf{+Constructing}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Crafting}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{-Cleaning}}$	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.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Artistic +4}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Crafting +4}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Construction -4}}$	$\color{Green}{\textsf{+Artistic}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Crafting}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{-Cleaning}}$	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.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Animals +5}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Cooking +5}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Mining -2}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Plants -2}}$	$\color{Green}{\textsf{+Animals}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Cooking}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Hauling}}$	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.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Shooting +2}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Plants +3}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Crafting +2}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Social -2}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Intellectual -1}}$	$\color{Green}{\textsf{+Violent}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+PlantWork}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Crafting}}$	-	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.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Crafting +4}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Intellectual +2}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Mining +2}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Social -2}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Animals -1}}$	$\color{Green}{\textsf{+Crafting}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Intellectual}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Mining}}$	-	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.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Shooting +3}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Plants +2}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Animals +2}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Intellectual -2}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Artistic -1}}$	$\color{Green}{\textsf{+Violent}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+PlantWork}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Animals}}$	-	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.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Artistic +5}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Crafting +5}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Intellectual -2}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Social -2}}$	$\color{Green}{\textsf{+Artistic}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Crafting}}$	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.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Intellectual +5}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Medicine +3}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Crafting +2}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Social -2}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Plants -1}}$	$\color{Green}{\textsf{+Intellectual}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Caring}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Crafting}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Cleaning}}$	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.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Social +5}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Intellectual +3}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Artistic +2}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Melee -3}}$	$\color{Green}{\textsf{+Social}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Intellectual}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Artistic}}$	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.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Social +5}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Melee +3}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Artistic +2}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Intellectual -2}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Mining -1}}$	$\color{Green}{\textsf{+Social}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Violent}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Artistic}}$	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.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Melee +6}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Shooting +6}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Social +6}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Medicine -6}}$	$\color{Green}{\textsf{+Social}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Violent}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{-Cleaning}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{-Hauling}}$	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.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Intellectual +6}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Shooting +6}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Social +6}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Artistic -6}}$	$\color{Green}{\textsf{+Social}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Intellectual}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Violent}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{-Cleaning}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{-Hauling}}$	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.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Artistic +6}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Crafting +6}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Intellectual +6}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Social -6}}$	$\color{Green}{\textsf{+Artistic}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Crafting}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Intellectual}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{-Cleaning}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{-Hauling}}$	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.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Intellectual +6}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Crafting +6}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Social +6}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Animals -6}}$	$\color{Green}{\textsf{+Intellectual}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Crafting}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{+Social}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{-Cleaning}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{-Hauling}}$	Netrunner Proudly	OESins ImperialCommon Outlander