Player Class Backgrounds in Ere-Stade

from the Players Handbook

Cleric
Clerics are trained in Mount Har-Telle predominantly, although can be trained in most cities. They are also commonly trained in Ere-Stade City, and can also have been trained in Pariste, Lilerest, and Fureck. Clerics of Ioun and knowledge based deities can be trained in Teres.

Fighter
Pop up everywhere. Training camps exist in most major cities and towns, where a guard is required. A major mercenary training company exists in Brette which trains many highly skilled Fighters.

Paladin
Usually have the same origins as clerics.

Ranger
Mostly originate in small villages, the south-western plains, and the forests of the world.

Rogue
The bigger the city, the more likely there are rogues.

Warlock
Are more commonly from the city of Teres, but can strike their pacts in any places.

Warlord
Are rarely from smaller places, but are capable of learning their skills anywhere. A major mercenary training company exists in Brette which trains many highly skilled Warlords.

Wizard
Often from Teres, and most cities that have an arcane library.

From the Players Handbook 2

Avenger
Have similar origins to Clerics and Paladins, but can be chosen for their tasks regardless of location.

Barbarian
Can come from small villages, and the nomadic communities of the south-western and north-eastern plains.

Bard
Mostly learn their trade on the road, in most cities, towns, villages and in the wild. There are schools which also teach bardic skills in Teres, Brette, Estereste, Sonara and Rieta.

Druid
Have the same origins as Barbarians.

Invoker
Often receive their powers in places close to the Astral Sea, such as Mount Har-Telle, although they can be chosen regardless of their location.

Shaman
Have the same origins as Barbarians and Druids.

Sorcerer
Are more commonly from Liledurth Island, although their powers can manifest regardless of their location.

Warden
Have the same origins as Barbarians, Druids, and Shamans.

From the Players Handbook 3

Ardent
Like all Psionic Classes, they are uncommon, but are more common in places connected to the Far Realm in some way. The only known connection between Ere-Stade and the Far Realm is the Teres Ruins, which is what led to the city's destruction.

Battlemind
See Ardent.

Monk
There are many Monasteries where Monks can receive training, Vondal is the home of the Githzerai and main base of monastic traditions, other races receive their training in Kael in Githzerai traditions. Other martial arts hold monasteries and training camps in Albrette, Southhill, Lerissa and Kava. There are many places where one may have learned their arts however, including while travelling with a Monk Teacher.

Psion
See Ardent.

Runepriest
Where Clerics have received their training in larger cities and towns, Runepriests are usually from smaller towns and villages where runic traditions are common. Arranis is very strong in runic traditions, and there is a centre in Mount Har-Telle, where religious studies are extremely common.

Seeker
See Barbarian.

From other sourcebooks

Swordmage
An arcane tradition that originates in Teres, and has extended to most other cities, they are uncommon in other cities, and rare in towns, and very rarely find themselves in small towns and villages.