Cut Origin and Companion Backgrounds Restored
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #51 of 115 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is a simple override mod that restores custom backgrounds created by Larian to the origin characters that were eventually cut but remain in the game files. If you pick an Origin character in the character creator, you will have the background from the start. Otherwise when you first meet or recruit a companion they will have an empty background field initially. Save and reload for the background to appear.
This is a very simple mod that has a lot of room for improvement. If a better Modder comes along and builds onto it I am happy to take this down in favor of that. I just made it for my own personal game and thought someone else might like to use it.
I originally got the idea from Plus Backgrounds, which is how I learned these cut backgrounds exist in the first place, but that mod allows you to pick them using your Tav, and doesn't assign them to their actual intended characters. Mine does the opposite; each character will get their intended background, and you won't be able to pick those backgrounds other than by playing those characters. I didn't use any files from Plus Background though, started from scratch.
IMPORTANT
: using this mod means only your Tav/Durge will earn inspiration points. I suggest using FrozenLayer's No Inspiration Point Cap mod to compensate for that, until someone better than me fixes the issue. If you pick an Origin character in character creation, then there will be no inspiration at all. I suggest using the Debug Book mod in that case to grant yourself inspiration points whenever appropriate.-
[]The aforementioned blank background field thing. I don't know how to fix it, though honestly it's not that big of a deal. But if someone can fix it please go ahead.
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]Inspiration: your companions will not be gaining any inspiration because I can't figure out how to add background goals. What I tried to do, instead of creating new goals, was to copy the existing goals from each character's corresponding generic background to their custom background, but I couldn't get it to work; way above my skill or knowledge. If someone who knows how to use NelsRelo's Inspiration Framework wants to take a stab at it, be my guest.Installation:
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[]To install it using BG3MM just load it and the manager will place it in overrides automatically.
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]To install it manually put the pak file in your mods folder. - To install it using this Mac mod manager, install it but do not activate it.
Backgrounds:
Astarion: Trickster Hedonist (Deception, Stealth)
Lae'zel: Astral Zealot (Athletics, Intimidation)
Gale: Wizard of Waterdeep (Arcana, History)
Shadowheart: Cloistered Stray (Religion, Survival)
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[]To install it using BG3MM just load it and the manager will place it in overrides automatically.
Restores cut custom backgrounds to Origin characters and other companions in Baldur's Gate 3. A niche UI mod with 15 endorsements and 645 downloads, last updated in May 2024. For players who want the original intended background options for their companions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Fills a gap for lore-focused players who want the original backgrounds
- Small but dedicated following (15 endorsements, 645 downloads)
- Simple concept—does exactly what it says
⚠️ Cons
- Very low endorsement count (15) suggests limited testing or niche appeal
- Last updated May 2024—may not be compatible with the latest game patches
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who care about character lore and want the original cut backgrounds for their companions. Skip if you're fine with the default backgrounds or want more substantial UI changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a UI mod, make sure to place it in the correct mod folder (usually 'Mods' in the game directory) or use a mod manager like Vortex.
- Check the mod's posts or comments for any patch compatibility notes, as the game updates frequently.
- If you're using other UI mods, test load order to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- spiderJ90
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Downloads
- 645
- Endorsements
- 15
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 5/11/2024
- Updated
- 5/12/2024
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