Background.xls

background_desc, background_names and background_icons worksheets

Each of these three worksheets consists of a simple grid matching background to race. background_desc contains string IDs that give a brief summary of the background, background_names contains string IDs that give names for each background (eg: "Human Mage"), and baclground_icons provides a small graphic used to represent the background in character creation.

background_defaults worksheet

This worksheet defines starting area, starting waypoint, and surname for each race and class combination.

It also provides a default creature template for the character, a default male first name, and a default female first name. These can be overridden by the player during character creation.