Better Backgrounds

The vanilla backgrounds are pretty lackluster, with no real impact on gameplay at all. It changes how you approach the first few situations, but after an hour or so you can get any perks and the background becomes inconsequential.

This mod aims to fix that, by adding 20 new backgrounds, and giving each background a unique bonus that in one way or another that should encourage players stick more closely to their background, at least for a little while.

The bonuses for backgrounds will also apply if adding to an existing save.

Vanilla Backgrounds

[]Beast Hunter: Fitness/Ballistics/Gastonomy

From the Ashta of Akila to the Terrormorphs that plague the whole of the Settled Systems, hostile alien life abounds. You've learned the skills to track them, find them, and take them down. (+15% damage vs alien creatures)[]Bouncer: Boxing/Security/Fitness

You've worked the line at the toughest clubs in the Settled Systems. Back then, you learned that most non-lethal confrontations can be solved one of two ways: a strong right hook, or a more strongly secured door. (25% unarmed damage) []Bounty Hunter: Piloting/Targeting Control Systems/Boostpack Training

Wherever there are wanted individuals, there are those who profit from their capture. And your quarry knows that in the vastness of space, they can run... but they can't hide. (+10 experience from pirate kills)[]Chef: Gastronomy/Dueling/Scavenging

While the unrefined masses scarfed down Chunks by the shipload, you catered to those with a more... discerning palate. In your kitchen, countless alien species became true culinary masterpieces. (+100% health restored by food)[]Combat Medic: Pistol Certification/Medicine/Wellness

Leave it to human beings to fight over something as infinite as outer space. That's where you come in. You've never been afraid to take on the enemy... but you'd much rather take care of your friends. (medine is 25% stronger while in combat) []Cyber Runner: Stealth/Security/Theft

From Neon to New Atlantis, the megacorps stand as monuments to power, prestige and profit. You've worked both for and against them, on the inside and out, often sacrificing conscience for credits. (+20% autolockpick and autohacking chance) []Cyberneticist: Medicine/Security/Lasers

Robots? Mere toys. Neuroamps? Good for parlor tricks. The Colony War may have made implants and upgrades available to veterans, but you once saw a greater future. Humans and machines, as one. (+15% damage to robots)[]Diplomat: Persuasion/Commerce/Wellness

The wars are over. Peace now reigns the Settled Systems. But only because there are those quietly fighting to keep it. Because of you, agreements were signed, words were heeded... lives were spared. (10% persuasion chance) [*]Explorer: