Character Creation

Creating a new character for XROADS is a fairly simple endeavor (at least at the current state of the resistance's war with the aliens. Who knows what the future holds?)  The two primary choices to make are what background you start with and what class you plan on training into. It's worth checking out your prospective class' stat progression to help determine your starting package.

Characters begin with one of 5 backgrounds that represents what they were doing before joining up with the local resistance cell. In addition to guiding roleplaying choices, this determines your character’s starting statistics. (Note, don't feel constrained to these titles in terms of character backgrounds. They were just the clearest examples to explain the stat distributions.)

Resistance
You have been working with the resistance for some time now, and you are well equipped for the variety of tasks that your cell might encounter. (This is considered the default, balanced character background)

Scientist
You have an affinity for technology and mental pursuits. While some may argue that minds such as yours belong in a lab, there is irrefutable evidence to support the idea that having strong minds with a keen intellect on the front lines is a boon to the operation.

Scavenger
You have managed to put your natural tendencies towards stealth and mobility to good work during the war. Unrivaled in your ability to navigate a battle zone, you have always prided yourself on your ability to not get hit.

Hunter
Food can be hard to come by these days, but your ability to take down wildlife should translate well to being able to take down your enemies. You may not be the fastest or the toughest, but you’ve got a keen eye and a steady hand.

Athlete
Your squadmates enjoy having you around because you serve as a peak physical specimen of what humanity has to offer. Hardy, powerful, and what you may lack in technical know-how you easily make up for in the punishment you deal to the enemy.