Astraenaut Background

Here is a list of questions/background areas to consider for each player character as you figure out how they fit into the world. For some of the choices, feel free to roll as though for D&D Bonds and Flaws, otherwise choose or invent your own opinions as you desire. Check out the Gaia page for a brief history of the different political factions.

Where were they born?

1. Herseus
2. Gaia
3. Votis
4. Tetapos
5. Exesti
6. The Moons of Iona
7. The Moons of Klaumata

What ethnicity are they?

1. Ruan
2. Azish
3. Ventian
4. Mixed

What is their political allegiance?

1. Azazi Empire
2. Kingdom of Ruanah
3. People's Ventarian Federation
4. Hersean Republic
5. Azazi Protectorate
6. Cornucopia Corporation (AKA the Tetaposian government)
7. Democratic League of Exesti 
8. Apolitical

What is their opinion of Encies?

1. Encies are inferior scum and a danger to society.
2. Encies are weaklings and deserve their low reputation.
3. Encies are ignored.
4. Encies are poor unfortunate souls and deserve pity.
5. Encies are humans deserving of respect and all the assistance we can give them.

What is their opinion on the Grakaenaioi?

1. Graks are a threatening, powerful alien race that needs to be exterminated.
2. Graks are dangerous and human reliance on them is unsettling.
3. Graks are ignored.
4. Graks have helped humans achieve great progress.
5. Graks are to be respected and honored for the great contributions they have kindly made to our society.

Why did they decide to become an Astraenaut?

1. Fame and glory
2. Money
3. Family pressure
4. To prove your strength
5. To make a difference
6. To do good
7. To keep people safe
8. Most Astraenauts can't be trusted, so at least I can help out

What specialty did they focus on during their Astraenaut training?

1. Close combat
2. Ranged combat
3. Weapons combat
4. Focus (mental discipline)
5. Control (the physics of environmental manipulation)
6. Subtlety (sneaking, espionage, info gathering)

What is one personal anecdote/story that you share with each of the other characters?