I wanted some more detailed backgrounds for my Knave games, so here are some simple life path rules for Knave. Just pick your character's age and find out what they did during various stages of their life.
- Young: +1 to STR, DEX, CON. Roll for one Young background
- Adult: No ability score changes. Roll for one Young and one Adult background
- Elder -1 to STR, DEX, CON. Roll for one of each background
Backgrounds
Young:
- Artist
- Baker
- Beggar
- Burglar
- Carpenter
- Clerk
- Cook
- Farmer
- Gardener
- Gravedigger
- Jester
- Page
- Performer
- Pickpocket
- Porter
- Ratcatcher
- Serf
- Soldier
- Squire
- Student
Adult:
- Armorer
- Barber
- Blacksmith
- Bowyer
- Candlemaker
- Charlatan
- Cleric
- Clothier
- Cultist
- Gambler
- Glassblower
- Guard
- Herbalist
- Locksmith
- Mercenary
- Merchant
- Outlaw
- Sailor
- Smuggler
- Tracker
Elder:
- Alchemist
- Apothecary
- Astrologer
- Chamberlain
- Chancellor
- Councilmember
- Engineer
- Fortune-teller
- General
- Herald
- Magician
- Knight
- Occultist
- Physician
- Priest
- Scribe
- Steward
- Shaman
- Vassal
- Witch