Every character has a background. Background tells what you did before joining your current group and outlines an organization or a group of people you still might be in contact with.

Gods have a huge influence on flora, fauna, the weather and even geography. Choosing which god (if any) to follow is an important choice with benefits and drawbacks.

At the center of Character Creation in HexGen: Fantasy RPG are the six Life Paths. These six paths determine how you decide to overcome obstacles.