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BDK001
December 28th, 2025, 16:49
Hi all! I'm a new DM trying to setup Fantasy Grounds and I've ran into a bit of a snag. The homebrew module I'm using has character origin options known as "Roles" that PCs gain in addition to standard backgrounds. They do a lot of the same as backgrounds (skill proficiencies, tool proficiencies, features, etc.) so I know I can just build them as standard backgrounds, but I'm unsure if it's possible to add 2 backgrounds to a single character. If anyone knows of a work around or a extension that will help, please let me know. Thanks in advanced!;)

LordEntrails
December 28th, 2025, 18:19
Try using Drag and Drop instead of the Character Wizard. I haven't tried it, but I suspect it will work.

BDK001
December 28th, 2025, 18:31
I tried Drag and Drop but it unfortunately replaces the previous background instead of adding a new one.

Zacchaeus
December 28th, 2025, 19:29
The short answer is no, you can't have more than one background and I'm not aware of an extension that would allow this. If you want your Role as well as a background what I suggest is that you create your homebrew stuff as feats which the player can simply drag into their feat slot. The player will need to then manually amend their character sheets with any changes to ability scores, skill proficiencies etc.

BDK001
December 28th, 2025, 19:31
RIP. Figured as much but had to ask. Thanks for the quick replies!