Attributes

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Contents 1 Mental Attributes 2 Physical Attributes 3 Social Attributes

Some tasks rely on your character's Attribute dots alone and these traits are rolled or even combined to determine how well he performs certain tasks. Such feats are typically ones any unimpaired person can perform, such as holding one's breath or lifting objects, and don't require any special training or expertise. The Attribute tasks detailed here are comprehensive. They're activities that rely exclusively on inherent talent (Attributes) alone, rather than on the learned capabilities of Skills^[1]. It's therefore not recommended that you invent other Attribute tasks during play; almost all other actions that characters can perform involve a combination of an Attribute and Skill.

• ●: Poor. Unexercised, unpracticed, or inept.
• ●●: Average. The results of occasional effort or application.
• ●●●: Good. Regular practice or effort, or naturally talented.
• ●●●●: Exceptional. Frequently applied, tested, and honed, or naturally gifted.
• ●●●●●: Outstanding. The peak of normal human capability. Continuously exercised or naturally blessed.

Mental Attributes

• Intelligence: The raw power of the mind. Cognitive capacity. The inherent capability to digest, comprehend and remember information -- and to learn more. Intelligence is a direct measure of how smart your character is.
• Wits: The ability to think on one's feet, under pressure or duress, without letting them see you sweat. Wits also encompasses an eye for detail, the ability to absorb what's going on in the environment, and to react to events.
• Resolve: The focus and determination to see your character's will done. The capacity to stay on target, ignore distractions and to resist coercion or browbeating. Resolve is your character's mental fortitude.

Physical Attributes

• Strength: Physical might. Sheer bodily power. The capacity to lift objects, move items, hit things and people, and do damage. Strength is a measure of muscle.
• Dexterity: Quickness. Response time. A delicate touch. Dexterity indicates how quickly and with how much finesse your character responds to his physical world.
• Stamina: Sturdiness. Steadfastness. Sheer physical resilience. Stamina is a measure of how tough your character is. It indicates how far she can push her body, and how much physical abuse she can endure.

Social Attributes

• Presence: Bearing. Stature. Assertiveness. Presence suggests the power of your character's very identity. Attractiveness is only part of the trait. Your character may be jaw-dropping gorgeous, plain-Jane or downright ugly, but her Presence means much more. It reflects her sheer command over the attention of others.
• Manipulation: Charm. Persuasiveness. Charisma. The capacity to play upon the desires, hopes and needs of others to influence them. Manipulation reflects your character's finesse in social situations.
• Composure: Poise. Dignity. The capacity to remain calm and appear Ñ and actually beÑ unfazed in social and threatening situations, usually harrowing ones.

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