Player Backgrounds

This includes backgrounds for players in Touhou, and how to modify existing backgrounds to fit within the setting. Some of these backgrounds are typically exclusive to certain races.

On Hunters: Certain characters have what it takes to go out and fight Youkai. However, they come from all walks of life. If a player wishes to play as one, they should choose a background as usual, but be sure to pick up Intelligence (Nature), as this is used for knowledge of Youkai. Picking up one or more Youkai languages would also be helpful.

  • Magician - Same as the Sage on p.137 of the PHB.
  • Entertainer - Same as the Entertainer on p.130 of the PHB.
  • Craftsman - Use the Guild Artisan background on p.132 of the PHB. However, you lose the "Guild Membership" feature, and instead gain some reputation among your race due to the services you provide to them.
  • Folk Hero - Same as the Folk Hero on p.131 of the PHB.
  • Noble- Same as the Noble on p.135 of the PHB.
  • Urchin - Same as the Urchin on p.141 of the PHB.
  • Reporter (Tengu)
  • Engineer (Kappa) - Use the Guild Artisan on p.132 of the PHB, with the same alterations as the Craftsman, above. Replace one of your skill proficencies with Intelligence (Science).
  • Acolyte (Human) - Same as the Acolyte on p.127 of the PHB. Note that the "Shelter of the Faithful" feature is likely to only have a single shrine within Gensokyo available to assist. You may replace one of your skill proficencies with Intelligence (Science).
  • Hermit (Human) - Use the Hermit background on p.134 of the PHB, but a seventh option for the "Life of Seclusion" feature is available - "I was training to become a Celestial."
  • Lunarian Soldier (Moon Rabbit) - Use the Soldier on p.140 of the PHB. For your specialty, you may not take cavalry, healer or standard bearer. Your "Military Rank" feature does not automatically work on lower-ranked Moon Rabbits - getting them to do things may still require skillful motivation/"motivation". You may replace one of your skill proficencies with Intelligence (Science).
  • Lunarian Royalty (Lunarian) - Use the Noble on p.135 of the pHB. Your "Position of Power" feature only works when you are in the company of Lunarians or Moon Rabbits. Certain others may recognize you, but aren't obligated to provide you any service. You gain the "Military Rank" feature on p.140 of the PHB, but it only works on Moon Rabbits. You may replace one of your skill proficencies with Intelligence (Science).