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academics

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T23:17:02+00:00

Academics (Smarts) Academics reflects knowledge of the liberal arts, social sciences, literature, history, archaeology, and similar fields. If an explorer wants to remember when the Mayan calendar ended or cite a line from Macbeth, this is the skill to have.

ace

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:58:31+00:00

Ace Requirements: Novice, Agility d8+ Aces are pilots and drivers who have a special affinity with their car, boat, plane, or other vehicle. They ignore two points of penalties to any Boating, Driving, or Piloting roll, and may spend Bennies to Soak damage for any vehicle they control or command, using the appropriate Boating, Driving, or Piloting skill instead of Vigor. Each success and raise negates a Wound.

acrobat

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:58:52+00:00

Acrobat Requirements: Novice, Agility d8+, Athletics d8+ The Acrobat gets one free reroll on Athletics totals that involve balance, tumbling, or grappling. It doesn’t affect rolls to interrupt actions, climb, swim, or throw.

agility

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:54:05+00:00

Agility Agility is a measure of a character’s nimbleness, dexterity, and general coordination.

alertness

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T00:35:04+00:00

Alertness Requirements: Novice Not much gets by this hero. He’s very observant and perceptive, and adds +2 to his Notice rolls to hear, see, or otherwise sense the world around him.

all_thumbs

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T21:46:04+00:00

All Thumbs (Minor) Due to upbringing, lack of exposure, or pure bad luck, some individuals are “all thumbs” when it comes to mechanical or technological devices. All Thumbs inflicts a -2 penalty when using mechanical or electrical devices. If he rolls a Critical Failure while using such a device (and it doesn’t already have a built-in effect), it’s broken. If the GM feels it’s appropriate, it can be fixed with a Repair roll and 1d6 hours.

ambidextrous

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T00:37:08+00:00

Ambidextrous Requirements: Novice, Agility d8+ Your warrior is as deft with his left hand as he is with his right. He ignores the Off-Hand penalty (see page 104). If holding a weapon in each hand, Ambidextrous characters may stack Parry bonuses (if any) from both weapons.

anemic

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T21:46:39+00:00

Anemic (Minor) Anemic characters are particularly susceptible to sickness, disease, environmental effects, and fatigue. They subtract 2 from Vigor rolls made to resist Fatigue (see Hazards, starting on page 125).

arcane_background

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T00:37:58+00:00

Arcane Background Requirements: Novice Exposure to strange energies, studies at a magical school, or gifts from divine or spiritual entities sometimes grant champions their own powers and abilities. Such events lead to the Arcane Background Edge and the development of supernatural abilities. See Chapter Five for a complete description of Arcane Backgrounds, powers, and how to use them.

arcane_resistance

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T00:38:32+00:00

Arcane Resistance Requirements: Novice, Spirit d8+ Magic and the supernatural hold little sway with this individual. Whether by nature, heritage, or training he’s particularly resistant to magic, psionics, weird science, and other supernatural energies. Arcane skills targeting the hero suffer a -2 penalty (even if cast by allies!) and magical damage is reduced by 2 as well.

aristocrat

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T00:40:28+00:00

Aristocrat Requirements: Novice This individual was born into privilege or came into it later in life. She may or may not have money (the Rich or Filthy Rich Edge), but she still walks in the elite social circles of the setting. Aristocrats add +2 to Persuasion when Networking (see page 133) with the local elite, captains of industry, nobles, or other aristocrats. They also add +2 to

arrogant

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T21:47:02+00:00

Arrogant (Major) Your hero doesn’t think he’s the best—he knows he is. Whether it’s swordsmanship, kung fu, or painting, few compare to his skills and he flaunts it every chance he gets. Winning isn’t enough for this champion. He wants to dominate his opponent and prove there’s no one better. He’s the kind of fighter who disarms an opponent in a duel just to pick the sword up and hand it back with a smirk. Arrogant individuals look for the greatest threat in battle, hacking their way through le…

artificer

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:46:26+00:00

Artificer Requirements: Seasoned, Arcane Background (Any) Those who tangle with supernatural forces sometimes find ways to imbue powers into items. They may turn an ordinary blade into a magic sword, grant powerful potions to their friends, or even bless holy relics with divine grace.

assassin

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:59:53+00:00

Assassin Requirements: Novice, Agility d8+, Fighting d6+, Stealth d8+ Assassins are trained killers who know how to kill even the toughest foes. They add +2 to damage rolls when their foe is Vulnerable or they have The Drop.

athletics

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T23:17:41+00:00

Athletics (Agility) (red star) Athletics combines an individual’s coordination with learned skills such as climbing, jumping, balancing, biking, wrestling, skiing, swimming, throwing, or catching. Characters who rely on physical power more than coordination can take the

attractive

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T00:46:09+00:00

Attractive Requirements: Novice, Vigor d6+ It’s no secret people are more willing to help those they find physically attractive. Your character adds +1 to Performance and Persuasion rolls if the target is attracted to his general type (gender, sex, species, etc.).

attributes

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:52:20+00:00

Attributes Attributes don’t directly affect skill rolls. Savage Worlds treats learned knowledge and training as the most relevant and direct factors. A high attribute allows one to increase a skill faster and opens up options to Edges that greatly differentiate two characters with the same skill.

bad_eyes

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T21:47:26+00:00

Bad Eyes (Minor or Major) Your hero’s eyes aren’t what they used to be. He suffers a -1 penalty to any Trait roll dependent on vision (such as ranged attacks and Notice rolls) or -2 as a Major Hindrance. In settings where glasses are available, they negate the penalty when worn. If lost or broken during a combat (generally a 50% chance when he’s Wounded, falls, or suffers some other trauma), the character is Distracted (and Vulnerable if a Major Hindrance) until the end of their next turn.…

bad_luck

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T21:48:02+00:00

Bad Luck (Major) Your hero is a little less lucky than most. He gets one less Benny per game session than normal. A character cannot have both Bad Luck and the Luck Edge.

battle

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T23:18:44+00:00

Battle (Smarts) Battle is an individual’s command of strategy and tactics. It can be used for general military knowledge and is critical when commanding troops in Mass Battles (see page 131).

beast_bond

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:17:39+00:00

Beast Bond Requirements: Novice Some individuals have an extraordinary bond with their animal companions. These characters may spend their own Bennies for any animals under their control, including mounts, pets, familiars, and so on.

beast_master

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:18:36+00:00

Beast Master Requirements: Novice, Spirit d8+ Animals take to your hero quickly and easily. They won’t attack him unless he attacks them first or they’re enraged for some reason. The Beast Master’s “animal magnetism” is so great he’s attracted a loyal animal of some sort as well. This is typically an animal of Size 0 or smaller, subject to the GM’s approval.

berserk

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T00:47:54+00:00

Berserk Requirements: Novice Berserkers become wild and nearly uncontrollable when the “red rage” takes them, but they are deadly killing machines as well! Immediately after suffering a Wound or a Shaken result (from physical damage only), your hero must make a Smarts roll or go Berserk. She can voluntarily fail this check if she likes.

big_mouth

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T21:48:27+00:00

Big Mouth (Minor) Loose lips sink ships, the saying goes. This hero’s mouth could drown an armada. The blabbermouth can’t keep a secret very well. He reveals plans and gives away things best kept among friends, usually at the worst possible times.

blind

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T21:49:05+00:00

Blind (Major) The individual is completely without sight. He suffers a -6 to all physical tasks that require vision (GM’s call). On the plus side, Blind characters gain their choice of a free Edge to compensate for this particularly difficult Hindrance.

block

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:06:43+00:00

Block Requirements: Seasoned, Fighting d8+ Through hard-fought experience your hero has learned to defend himself in vicious hand-to-hand combat. His Parry increases by +1 and any Gang Up bonus against him is reduced by one.

bloodthirsty

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T21:49:36+00:00

Bloodthirsty (Major) Your hero never takes prisoners unless under the direct supervision of a superior. His cold-blooded ruthlessness causes enemies to respond in kind, often costs vital information, creates constant enemies, and may get him in trouble with his superiors or the authorities, depending on the setting.

boating

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T23:18:58+00:00

Boating (Agility) Characters with this skill can handle most any boat or ship common to their setting. They also know how to handle common tasks associated with their vessel such as tying knots, rigging sails, or following currents.

bolster

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:06:45+00:00

Bolster Requirements: Novice, Spirit d8+ Belittling or humiliating an enemy can also boost your ally’s spirits. When this character successfully Tests a foe, he may also remove the Distracted or Vulnerable state (page 100) from one of his allies.

brave

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T00:50:45+00:00

Brave Requirements: Novice, Spirit d6+ Those with this Edge have learned to master their fear, or have dealt with so many horrors they’ve become jaded. These valiant explorers add +2 to Fear checks and subtract 2 from Fear Table results (see page 124).

brawler

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:08:00+00:00

Brawler Requirements: Novice, Strength d8+, Vigor d8+ His fists hit like hammers or his talons cut like scythes. His body feels like it’s made of stone. Brawlers increase their Toughness by 1 and roll Strength +d4 when hitting with their fists or feet (or claws if they have them). If they already have a damage die from Claws (page 18), the Martial Artist Edge, etc., increase the damage die type by one instead. The Brawler Edge doesn’t make the character’s fists Natural Weapons (page 104).…

brawny

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T00:51:46+00:00

Brawny Requirements: Novice, Strength d6+, Vigor d6+ Your bruiser is very large or very fit. Her Size increases by +1 (and therefore Toughness by 1) and she treats her Strength as one die type higher when determining Encumbrance (page 67) and Minimum Strength to use armor, weapons, and equipment without a penalty (page 66).

bruiser

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:08:32+00:00

Bruiser Requirements: Seasoned, Brawler The fighter increases his Toughness an additional +1, and the damage caused with his fists or claws another die type.

brute

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T00:52:48+00:00

Brute Requirements: Novice, Strength d6+, Vigor d6+ Brutes focus on core strength and fitness over coordination and flexibility. They treat Athletics as linked to Strength instead of Agility for purposes of Advancement. The character may also resist Athletics Tests with Strength if she chooses.

calculating

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:09:00+00:00

Calculating Requirements: Novice, Smarts d8+ A few seconds to study your foe’s actions gives your hero a major advantage. When his Action Card is a Five or less, he ignores up to 2 points of penalties on one action that turn, which can include Multi-Action, cover, Range, and even Wound penalties.

can_t_swim

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T21:50:22+00:00

Can’t Swim (Minor) Most people in the 21st century can swim thanks to swimming pools, easy travel to lakes and beaches, or educational efforts. Historically, however, those who weren’t raised around a temperate body of water could not. Characters with this Hindrance suffer a -2 penalty to the

cautious

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T21:50:43+00:00

Cautious (Minor) This planner personifies restraint and carefulness. He never makes rash decisions and likes to plot things out in detail long before any action is taken.

champion

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:19:14+00:00

Champion Requirements: Novice, Spirit d8+, Fighting d6+ Champions are holy (or unholy) men and women chosen to fight for a particular deity or religion. Most are pious souls ready and willing to lay down their lives for a greater cause, but some may have been born into the role and follow their path with some reluctance.

channeling

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:47:08+00:00

Channeling Requirements: Seasoned, Arcane Background (Any) When the character gets a raise on her arcane skill roll (or roll to activate or use an arcane device), she reduces its Power Point cost by 1. This can take it to 0.

character_attributes

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:48:44+00:00

Attributes Every character starts with a d4 in each of five attributes: Agility, Smarts, Spirit, Strength, and Vigor (discussed in more detail on page 29). You then have 5 points to increase your attributes. Raising a d4 to a d6, for example, costs 1 point. You’re free to spend these points however you like, except that no attribute may ever be raised above a d12 unless a racial ability says otherwise (such as Attribute Increase, page 18). If it does, each increase beyond a d12 adds a +1 modif…

character_edges

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T23:41:49+00:00

Edges Attributes and skills are a character’s basic statistics, but what really makes individuals different are their Edges. Even two legionaries in Weird Wars Rome with identical Traits play vastly different depending on the Edges they take. One might focus on Leadership Edges that lets him rally his fellow soldiers while another concentrates on taking out large numbers of foes at once with Sweep or Frenzy.

character_hindrances

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T21:58:07+00:00

Character Hindrances Hindrances are flaws, drawbacks, or dark secrets drawn from a character’s backstory. You can take up to 4 points of Hindrances. A Major Hindrance is worth 2 points, and a Minor is worth 1. A hero could thus take two Major Hindrances, four Minor, or any combination that adds up to 4 points. (You can take more Hindrances if you want but the maximum benefit is 4 points!)

character_skills

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:47:51+00:00

Skills Skills are learned abilities such as firing weapons, hand-to-hand combat, scientific knowledge, professional aptitudes, and so on. Skills in Savage Worlds are very broad to keep the action simple and straightforward. The Shooting skill, for example, covers all types of guns, bows, rocket launchers, and other ranged weapons.

character_traits

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:47:21+00:00

Character Traits Characters are defined by attributes and skills, collectively called “Traits,” and both work in exactly the same way. Attributes and skills are ranked by die types, typically from d4 to d12, with d6 being the average for adult humans. Higher is better!

charismatic

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T00:53:29+00:00

Charismatic Requirements: Novice, Spirit d8+ Your hero is likable for some reason. She may be trustworthy or kind, or might just exude confidence and goodwill. You get one free reroll on Persuasion rolls.

chi

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:20:21+00:00

Chi Requirements: Veteran, Martial Warrior Your hero’s martial arts training goes beyond the norm and into the realm of the mystical. At the start of each combat encounter, she gains a “Chi Point” that can be spent to: * Reroll one of her failed attacks (even a Critical Failure).

clueless

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T21:51:10+00:00

Clueless (Major) Your hero doesn’t pay much attention to the world around him and can’t seem to find a haystack in a small pile of needles. He suffers a -1 penalty to Common Knowledge and Notice rolls.

clumsy

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T21:51:36+00:00

Clumsy (Major) Your hero is an uncoordinated klutz who trips over air and is always the last one picked for sports. He subtracts 2 from Athletics and Stealth rolls.

code_of_honor

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T21:51:56+00:00

Code of Honor (Major) Honor is very important to your character. He keeps his word, doesn’t abuse or kill prisoners, and generally tries to operate within his world’s particular notion of proper gentlemanly or ladylike behavior.

combat_acrobat

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:59:24+00:00

Combat Acrobat Requirements: Seasoned, Acrobat The tumbler leaps quickly about so that attacks against her are made at -1 as long as she’s aware of the attack, can reasonably move about, and isn’t suffering any Encumbrance or Minimum Strength penalties.

combat_reflexes

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:09:29+00:00

Combat Reflexes Requirements: Seasoned Your warrior recovers quickly from shock and trauma. He adds +2 to his rolls when attempting to recover from being Shaken or Stunned.

command_presence

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:41:50+00:00

Command Presence Requirements: Seasoned, Command A booming voice, effective commands, natural charisma, or simple training results in a much more effective combat element. A hero with this Edge has a Command Range of 10“ (20 yards).

command

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:41:25+00:00

Command Requirements: Novice, Smarts d6+ Command is the basic ability to give clear instructions and support to allies in the thick of battle. Extras in Command Range add +1 to their Spirit rolls when attempting to recover from being Shaken and Vigor when attempting to recover from being Stunned.

common_bond

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:07:35+00:00

Common Bond Requirements: Wild Card, Novice, Spirit d8+ Selfless heroes and determined leaders know their greatest strength often comes from their companions, and are willing to give some of their own fortune, fate, or luck to support them. A character with this Edge may freely give her Bennies to any other character she can communicate with. The player should explain what form this takes, from a quick shout of encouragement to a welcome pat on the back.

common_knowledge

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T23:19:22+00:00

Common Knowledge (Smarts) (red star) Characters roll Common Knowledge to know people, places, and things of their world, including etiquette, geography, culture, popular technology, contacts, and customs.

concentration

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:47:39+00:00

Concentration Requirements: Seasoned, Arcane Background (Any) Through training and focus, the caster is extremely efficient in channeling arcane forces. The base Duration of any non-Instant power is doubled. This includes maintaining powers as well.

connections

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:08:02+00:00

Connections Requirements: Novice Your heroine is connected to people or organizations who can help her when the chips are down. It might be the mob, the Feds, a union, or even other adventurers. Connections may be taken more than once, selecting a new faction or contact each time. Once per session, and assuming she can get in touch with them, the heroine can call on her friends for a favor.

counterattack

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:10:16+00:00

Counterattack Requirements: Seasoned, Fighting d8+ Fighters with this Edge deal instant punishment for an enemy’s mistakes. Once per round (if not Shaken or Stunned), the character receives a Free Attack (page 101) against one failed Fighting attack against him. The counterattack takes place immediately (before other hits against the hero on the same Action Card, if any).

curious

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T21:52:11+00:00

Curious (Major) It killed the cat, and it might kill your warrior as well. Curious characters have to check out everything and always want to know what’s behind a potential mystery or secret.

danger_sense

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:21:14+00:00

Danger Sense Requirements: Novice Your hero can sense when something bad is about to happen. When rolling for Surprise (page 108), he adds +2 to his Notice roll to act in the first round. With a raise, he starts the encounter on Hold. In other situations not covered by the Surprise rules (a sniper shot, pit trap, poisoned drink, etc.), Danger Sense gives him a Notice roll at -2 (or +2 if a Notice roll is usually allowed) to detect the hazard and take appropriate action. If this was an attack …

dead_shot

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:11:33+00:00

Dead Shot Requirements: Wild Card, Novice, Athletics or Shooting d8+ When your Action Card is a Joker, double the total damage of your first successful Athletics (throwing) or Shooting roll this round.

death_wish

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T21:52:29+00:00

Death Wish (Minor) Having a death wish doesn’t mean your adventurer is suicidal—he might just think his life is worth less than some noble but clearly deadly goal. Those with a Death Wish don’t throw their lives away for no reason, but when there’s a chance to complete a goal they do anything—and take any risk—to achieve it.

delusional

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T21:52:56+00:00

Delusional (Minor or Major) Your hero believes something that is considered quite strange by everyone else. Minor Delusions are harmless or the character generally keeps it to himself (the government puts sedatives in soft drinks, dogs can talk, we’re all just characters in some bizarre game, etc.).

derived_statistics

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T21:28:09+00:00

Derived Statistics Your character sheet contains a few other statistics you need to fill in, described below. Pace Pace is how fast your character moves in tactical situations like combat. Standard Pace is 6, which means six tabletop inches per game round. Each inch is two yards in the real world. Movement is explained in detail on page 92.

dodge

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:11:58+00:00

Dodge Requirements: Seasoned, Agility d8+ The hero can anticipate attacks or move erratically under fire. Unless the victim of a surprise attack and taken completely unaware, Dodge subtracts 2 from all ranged attacks made against the character. Dodge does not stack with actual cover, however.

double_tap

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:13:31+00:00

Double Tap Requirements: Seasoned, Shooting d6+ Experienced firearms experts fire two shots in rapid succession without spoiling their aim. Double Tap can only be used with weapons that have a Rate of Fire of 1 and can fire two shots without needing to manually reload. It adds +1 to hit and damage at the cost of one extra bullet. This is per action, so a shooter can Double Tap more than once if she performs a Multi-Action.

doubting_thomas

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:07:42+00:00

Doubting Thomas (Minor) Some people don’t believe in the supernatural until they’re halfway down some creature’s gullet. Doubting Thomases are skeptics who try their best to rationalize supernatural events. They walk right into danger they don’t believe in and look for alternate explanations to every supernatural event.

driven

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:08:03+00:00

Driven (Minor or Major) A vow is a commitment to others. Driven characters want something for themselves. It may be to protect the realm, become a decorated officer, prove you’re the best gladiator in Rome, or the best pilot in the galactic fleet.

edges

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T00:07:27+00:00

Edges Below is a list of Edges common to most settings. You’ll find new Edges designed for your game world in official Savage Worlds books as well. The Edges are grouped by type to help during character creation. You’ll find a summary on page 59.

elan

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T00:54:17+00:00

Elan Requirements: Novice, Spirit d8+ Elan means energy or spirit. Those who have it rise to the occasion when the going gets toughest. When you spend a Benny to reroll a Trait, add +2 to the total. The bonus applies only when rerolling. It doesn’t apply to damage rolls (since they’re not Trait rolls), nor does it apply to Soak rolls unless you’re using another Benny to reroll the Vigor check.

elderly

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:09:42+00:00

Elderly (Major) Your adventurer is getting on in years, but he’s not quite ready for the nursing home yet. His Pace is reduced by 1, and he subtracts 1 from running rolls (minimum 1). He also suffers a -1 penalty to Agility, Strength (including damage), and Vigor rolls, but not linked skills. On the plus side, the wisdom of his years grants the hero 5 extra skill points which may be used for any skills linked to

enemy

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:10:12+00:00

Enemy (Minor or Major) Someone out there hates the character and wants him ruined, locked away, or dead. The value of the Hindrance depends on how powerful the enemy is and how often he might show up. A Minor Enemy might be a lone gunslinger out for vengeance or a betrayed brotherhood that’s deadly but appears rarely.

expert

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:24:19+00:00

Expert Requirements: Legendary, Professional in affected Trait As the Professional Edge, increasing the Trait and its limit one additional step.

extra_effort

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:48:36+00:00

Extra Effort Requirements: Seasoned, Arcane Background (Gifted), Focus d6+ Some Gifted can dig deep into their souls to significantly boost their powers. Extra Effort increases a Focus total after it’s rolled by +1 for 1 Power Point, or +2 for 3 Power Points. It may not be used to improve a Critical Failure.

extraction

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:14:26+00:00

Extraction Requirements: Novice, Agility d8+ When a character withdraws from melee, adjacent attackers get a free Fighting attack against him (see Withdrawing from Melee on page 109). This is a very dangerous proposition for most, but not your wily champion.

faith

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T23:19:53+00:00

Faith (Spirit) Faith is the arcane skill required for Arcane Background (Miracles), described on page 148.

fame

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T00:54:59+00:00

Fame Requirements: Novice Your character is a minor celebrity of some sort. She might be a popular bard known in a particular fiefdom, a minor rock star, or a beloved B-movie actor. She makes double the normal fee when performing for pay (see Performance, page 32). She can also use her celebrity to add +1 to

famous

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T00:57:18+00:00

Famous Requirements: Seasoned, Fame Your hero is truly famous. She’s wellknown in a large circle such as a country, a large industry, or a popular medium (film or television, the music industry). She makes 5× the normal fee when performing and adds +2 to

fast_healer

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T00:57:48+00:00

Fast Healer Requirements: Novice, Vigor d8+ Those with this blessing add +2 to Vigor rolls for natural healing, and check every three days instead of five (see Healing, page 96).

feint

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:15:38+00:00

Feint Requirements: Novice, Fighting d8+ When performing a Test (page 108) with the Fighting skill, you can choose to make the foe resist with Smarts instead of Agility.

fervor

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:43:11+00:00

Fervor Requirements: Veteran, Spirit d8+, Command A simple phrase uttered by a great leader can sometimes have momentous results. A commander with this ability can inspire his troops to bloody fervor by yelling a motto, slogan, or other inspirational words. Extras in range add +1 to their Fighting damage rolls.

fighting

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T23:20:14+00:00

Fighting (Agility) Fighting covers all hand-to-hand (melee) attacks, whether it’s with fists, axes, laser swords, or martial arts. See Chapter Three for the combat rules and the various maneuvers a warrior might attempt.

filthy_rich

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:01:00+00:00

Filthy Rich Requirements: Novice, Rich This fortunate individual is very wealthy. He has five times the starting funds for the setting during character creation and, if appropriate, a yearly income after responsibilities of around $500,000. Even wealthier characters may exist, but unless there’s a game effect it probably shouldn’t matter. This should be worked out with the GM and come with many more assets as well as onerous responsibilities.

first_strike

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:16:20+00:00

First Strike Requirements: Novice, Agility d8+ Once per round, as long as he’s not Shaken or Stunned, the hero gets a free Fighting attack against a foe immediately after he moves into Reach. (See Free Attacks on page 101).

fleet_footed

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T00:58:15+00:00

Fleet-Footed Requirements: Novice, Agility d6+ The hero’s Pace is increased by +2 and his running die increases one step (from d6 to d8, for example).

focus

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T23:23:44+00:00

Focus (Spirit) Focus is the arcane skill for Arcane Background (Gifted), see page 148.

followers

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:23:37+00:00

Followers Requirements: Wild Card, Legendary Each time this Edge is chosen, five followers come to fight by the hero’s side. If any are lost, others eventually take their place (how long is up to the GM and the circumstances). Followers must be cared for and generally want a share of whatever loot, treasure, or other rewards the hero acquires. Otherwise, they are completely dedicated to their task. They won’t throw their lives away but are willing to risk them repeatedly in his service. Use th…

free_runner

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:17:30+00:00

Free Runner Requirements: Novice, Agility d8+, Athletics d6+ Your character practices “parkour” or is just very skilled at running, jumping, swinging, scampering up walls, and over obstacles. As long as there are obstacles she can bound on, bounce off, or swing on, she moves at her full

frenzy

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:18:11+00:00

Frenzy Requirements: Seasoned, Fighting d8+ A character with Frenzy may roll a second Fighting die with any one of his Fighting attacks for the turn. The extra die may be allocated to the same or different targets as he sees fit. Resolve each separately.

gambling

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T23:24:15+00:00

Gambling (Smarts) Gambling is common in the saloons of the Old West, the back rooms of criminal organizations, the barracks of most armies, or the flight decks of scifi spaceships. To simulate an hour of gambling without having to roll for every single toss of the dice or hand of cards, have everyone agree on the stakes, such as $10, 10 gold coins, etc. Everyone in the game then makes a Gambling roll. The lowest total pays the highest total the difference times the stake. The next lowest pays t…

gear

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T21:01:23+00:00

Gear Some settings provide your hero with all the gear she needs. Most simply grant a starting amount of funds you can use to purchase whatever you like from a relevant list of weapons, armor, and adventuring gear. Unless your setting book or GM says otherwise, the standard starting amount is $500. A list of common gear and weapons can be found in Chapter Two.

giant_giller

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:21:52+00:00

Giant Killer Requirements: Veteran The bigger they are, the harder they are to kill. At least for most. Your hero knows how to find the weak points in the most massive of foes. He adds +1d6 damage when attacking creatures who are three or more Sizes larger than himself (see Size, page 178). A human (Size 0) gets the bonus against a creature of Size 3 or greater.

great_luck

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:02:16+00:00

Great Luck Requirements: Novice, Luck The player draws two extra Bennies instead of one at the start of each session.

greedy

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:10:27+00:00

Greedy (Minor or Major) A miser measures worth in material possessions or wealth. If a Minor Hindrance, he argues bitterly for more than his fair share of any loot or reward the party might come across. As a Major Hindrance, he fights over anything he considers unfair, and may even kill for it if he feels slighted or covets something he cannot have.

habit

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:11:07+00:00

Habit (Minor or Major) Your warrior has an annoying or dangerous compulsion. A Minor Habit irritates those around her but isn’t dangerous. Maybe she picks her nose, can’t stop fiddling with her phone, says “y’know” in the middle of every sentence, or chews and smacks her gum loudly and often. Allies avoid her if possible.

hard_of_hearing

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:11:57+00:00

Hard of Hearing (Minor or Major) Characters who have lost some or all of their hearing have this disadvantage. As a Minor Hindrance, it subtracts 4 from all Notice rolls made to hear, including awaking due to loud noises. A Major Hindrance means the character is deaf. She cannot hear and automatically fails all

hard_to_kill

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:22:13+00:00

Hard To Kill Requirements: Novice, Spirit d8+ This adventurer has more lives than a herd of cats. He may ignore his Wound penalties when making Vigor rolls to avoid Bleeding Out (see page 95).

harder_to_kill

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:22:38+00:00

Harder to Kill Requirements: Veteran, Hard to Kill Your hero is tougher to kill than Rasputin. If he is ever “killed,” roll a die. On an odd result, he’s dead as usual. On an even roll, he’s Incapacitated but somehow escapes death. He may be captured, stripped of all his belongings, or mistakenly left for dead, but he somehow survives.

healer

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:21:35+00:00

Healer Requirements: Novice, Spirit d8+ A hero with this Edge adds +2 to all Healing rolls, whether natural or magical in nature.

healing

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T23:24:53+00:00

Healing (Smarts) Healing has multiple uses, from treating Wounds to diagnosing diseases and analyzing certain kinds of forensic evidence. See page 96 for rules on mending and treating Wounds, and page 128 for treatment of disease or poison. Forensics

heroic

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:12:20+00:00

Heroic (Major) This noble soul never says no to a person in need. She doesn’t have to be happy about it, but she always comes to the rescue of those she feels can’t help themselves. She’s the first one to run into a burning building, usually agrees to hunt monsters for little or no pay, and is generally a pushover for a sob story.

hesitant

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:12:54+00:00

Hesitant (Minor) Your hero hesitates in stressful situations. Draw two Action Cards in combat and act on the lowest. If you draw a Joker, use it normally and ignore the Hindrance for the round (hence this being a Minor Hindrance, it actually increases your chances of drawing a Joker!)

hindrances

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T21:59:59+00:00

Hindrances Hindrances are character flaws and physical handicaps that occasionally make life a little tougher for your hero. Some Hindrances have actual game effects. Other, more subjective “roleplaying” Hindrances help you understand and roleplay your character. They should occasionally cause her to act in ways that aren’t necessarily smart, efficient, or in the best interests of the party or the overall goal. That’s what roleplaying games are all about, and the GM should reward you with…

hold_the_line

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:42:45+00:00

Hold the Line! Requirements: Seasoned, Smarts d8+, Command Hold the Line strengthens the will of any Extras under the hero’s command, adding +1 to their Toughness.

holy_warrior

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:49:27+00:00

Holy/Unholy Warrior Requirements: Seasoned, Arcane Background (Miracles), Faith d6+ Believers face grave dangers in service to their divine patrons. To survive such hardships, the forces of good (or evil) grant miracles and the ability to turn their favor into supernatural protection.

humiliate

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:08:50+00:00

Humiliate Requirements: Novice, Taunt d8+ Those with a cruel wit can destroy a rival’s ego in a single remark or well-timed gesture. Your hero gets a free reroll on Taunt Tests.

illiterate

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:13:15+00:00

Illiterate (Minor) Your hero cannot read. He can sign his name and knows what a STOP sign says, but little else. He also doesn’t know much about math. He can probably do 2 + 2 = 4, but multiplication and the like are beyond him. Illiterate characters can’t read or write in any language, by the way, no matter how many they actually speak.

improved_arcane_resistance

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T00:39:13+00:00

Improved Arcane Resistance Requirements: Novice, Arcane Resistance As above, but the penalty to the arcane skill roll and damage are increased to 4.

improved_block

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:07:21+00:00

Improved Block Requirements: Veteran, Block The hero’s Parry bonus is now +2 and the Gang Up bonus against him is reduced by 2.

improved_counterattack

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:10:58+00:00

Improved Counterattack Requirements: Veteran, Counterattack As above but the hero gets a Free Attack against up to three failed attacks each round.

improved_dodge

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:12:25+00:00

Improved Dodge Requirements: Seasoned, Dodge The hero adds +2 when Evading area effect attacks. See Evasion on page 100.

improved_extraction

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:14:49+00:00

Improved Extraction Requirements: Seasoned, Extraction Up to three foes’ (player’s choice) don’t get attacks when your warrior moves out of melee with them.

improved_first_strike

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:16:48+00:00

Improved First Strike Requirements: Heroic, First Strike As above but the hero may attack up to three foes each turn.

improved_frenzy

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:18:53+00:00

Improved Frenzy Requirements: Veteran, Frenzy The fighter may roll an extra Fighting die with up to two Fighting attacks in the same turn.

improved_level_headed

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:25:20+00:00

Improved Level Headed Requirements: Seasoned, Level Headed As above but the hero draws two additional cards and chooses which to keep.

improved_nerves_of_steel

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:28:08+00:00

Improved Nerves of Steel Requirements: Novice, Nerves of Steel The hero ignores two points of Wound penalties.

improved_rapid_fire

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:29:24+00:00

Improved Rapid Fire Requirements: Veteran, Rapid Fire The shooter may now increase her weapon’s Rate of Fire by 1 twice in the same turn (via a Multi-Action).

improved_rapid_recharge

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:52:50+00:00

Improved Rapid Recharge Requirements: Veteran, Rapid Recharge The character now regains 20 Power Points per hour spent resting.

improved_sweep

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:31:51+00:00

Improved Sweep Requirements: Veteran, Sweep As above but the whirlwind of death may ignore the -2 penalty.

improved_trademark_weapon

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:33:26+00:00

Improved Trademark Weapon Requirements: Seasoned, Trademark Weapon As above but the bonuses when using the weapon increase to +2.

improvisational_fighter

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:23:09+00:00

Improvisational Fighter Requirements: Seasoned, Smarts d6+ Heroes often find themselves fighting with pieces of equipment or furnishings not designed for combat. A brawler with this Edge has a knack for using such improvised weapons. He ignores the usual -2 penalty when wielding them. See page 102 for details on Improvised Weapons.

impulsive

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:13:40+00:00

Impulsive (Major) The daredevil almost always leaps before he looks. He rarely thinks things through before taking action.

inspire

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:44:24+00:00

Inspire Requirements: Seasoned, Command Exceptional leaders inspire those around them to great feats of valor and determination. Once per turn, the hero may roll his Battle skill to Support one type of Trait roll, and apply it to all allied Extras in Command Range. A leader could Support all Shooting attacks in range, for example, or all Spirit rolls to recover from being Shaken.

intimidation

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T23:25:29+00:00

Intimidation (Spirit) Intimidation is the art of frightening an opponent so that he backs down, reveals information, or flees. Intimidation is an opposed roll resisted by the opponent’s Spirit. In combat, this is a Test (see page 108). Out of combat, a successful roll means the foe backs down for the most part, reveals some information, or slinks away when the opportunity presents itself. A raise might mean he backs down for the remainder of the scene, spills all the beans, or runs away as fas…

investigator

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:00:49+00:00

Investigator Requirements: Novice, Smarts d8+, Research d8+ Investigators spend a great deal of time researching ancient legends, working the streets, or deducing devilish mysteries. Some of these heroes are actual private investigators while others are sleuthing mages in a fantasy world or inquisitive college professors stumbling upon Things Man Was Not Meant to Know.

iron_jaw

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:23:35+00:00

Iron Jaw Requirements: Novice, Vigor d8+ The hero can shrug off even extreme blows. He adds +2 to Soak rolls and Vigor rolls to avoid Knockout Blows (see page 100).

iron_will

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:15:50+00:00

Iron Will Requirements: Seasoned, Brave, Strong Willed The hero now adds his Strong Willed bonus to resist powers and negate their effects. Iron Will doesn’t stack with Brave, nor does it apply to subsequent rolls resulting from powers such as being Shaken by a damaging power, fear, or the like.

jack_of_all_trades

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:01:21+00:00

Jack-Of-All-Trades Requirements: Novice, Smarts d10+ Through advanced schooling, book-learning, computer-enhanced skill programs, or just amazing intuitive perception, your hero has a talent for picking up skills on the fly. There’s little he can’t figure out given a little time and a dash of luck.

jealous

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:14:05+00:00

Jealous (Minor or Major) Insecurity leads to envy of others’ accomplishments or being overly possessive of what this disgruntled soul feels belongs to him. He often complains, pouts, covets others’ possessions or accolades, claims credit for another’s work, disobeys commands, and generally causes problems.

killer_instinct

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:24:02+00:00

Killer Instinct Requirements: Seasoned This hero hates losing. He gets a free reroll in any opposed Test he initiates.

language

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T23:27:08+00:00

Language (Smarts) In some settings, such as those that focus on pulp action or “planetary romance” (where characters frequently travel among many strange civilizations), speaking various languages can simply be roleplayed with halting dialogue and campy accents that start out a little difficult and are quickly forgotten. The GM may ignore this skill altogether in these settings, or use the Multiple Languages Setting Rule on page 140.

level_headed

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:24:37+00:00

Level Headed Requirements: Seasoned, Smarts d8+ Fighters who can keep their cool when everyone else is running for cover make deadly combatants. A hero with this Edge draws an additional Action Card in combat and chooses which to use.

linguist

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T00:58:59+00:00

Linguist Requirements: Novice, Smarts d6+ This world-traveler has an ear for languages. She begins play knowing half her Smarts die type in different Language skills of her choice at d6 (see the Language skill on page 31).

liquid_courage

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:22:08+00:00

Liquid Courage Requirements: Novice, Vigor d8+ This gregarious individual processes alcohol far differently than most. The round after consuming a stiff drink (about eight ounces of hard liquor or equivalent), her Vigor increases one die type (increasing Toughness as well). The drinker can also ignore one level of Wound penalties (which stacks with other abilities that do the same).

loyal

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:14:22+00:00

Loyal (Minor) This stalwart defender risks her life for her friends without hesitation. Some Loyal heroes may not act that way, but are the first to come to their friends’ rescue when they’re threatened.

luck

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T00:59:32+00:00

Luck Requirements: Novice The adventurer seems to be blessed by fate, karma, the gods, or whatever external forces he believes in (or believe in him!). He draws one extra Benny at the beginning of each game session, allowing him to succeed at important tasks more often than most, and survive incredible dangers.

marksman

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:25:43+00:00

Marksman Requirements: Seasoned, Athletics d8+ or Shooting d8+ The hero is a natural with ranged weapons. If she doesn’t move in a turn and fires no more than a Rate of Fire of 1 as her first action, she may add +1 to an Athletics (throwing) or Shooting roll, or ignore up to 2 points of penalties from Called Shots, Cover, Range, Scale, or Speed. This is a lesser version of the Aim maneuver and does not stack with it. Marksman doesn’t apply to additional attacks after the first.

martial_artist

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:26:20+00:00

Martial Artist Requirements: Novice, Fighting d6+ The fighter has trained in basic martial arts. Her fists and feet are weapons (see Natural Weapons, page 104) so she’s always considered armed. She adds +1 when striking with them and causes Strength+d4 damage. If she already has a Strength damage die from the Claws racial ability (page 18) or the Brawler Edge, increase the damage a die type.

martial_warrior

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:26:40+00:00

Martial Warrior Requirements: Seasoned, Martial Artist Increase the warrior’s Fighting bonus to +2 and her damage die an additional step.

master_of_arms

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:26:47+00:00

Master of Arms Requirements: Legendary, Weapon Master Increase the hero’s Parry an additional +1 and his Fighting bonus damage die is now a d10.

master_tactician

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:45:52+00:00

Master Tactician Requirements: Veteran, Tactician The Tactician now gets a total of two extra Action Cards to distribute each round.

master

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:24:48+00:00

Master Requirements: Wild Card, Legendary, Expert in affected Trait The character’s Wild Die increases to a d10 when rolling the selected Expert Trait.

mcgyver

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:01:55+00:00

McGyver Requirements: Novice, Smarts d6+, Notice d8+, Repair d6+ A McGyver can improvise a device from common resources when the need arises. Given a few simple items, he can make a Repair roll to craft improvised weapons, explosives, or tools, that last until used or the end of the encounter (GM’s call). This takes one entire turn, and he can’t move or take any other actions while constructing the device. Failure means the device isn’t ready. A Critical Failure means he doesn’t have the right…

mean

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:15:42+00:00

Mean (Minor) This curmudgeon is ill-tempered and disagreeable. He has trouble doing anything kind for anyone else, must be paid for his troubles, and doesn’t accept awards or favors graciously. Besides the obvious roleplaying issues, Mean characters subtract 1 from

menacing

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:09:34+00:00

Menacing Requirements: Novice, any one of Bloodthirsty, Mean, Ruthless, or Ugly Being a brutish lout isn’t always a drawback if you know how to use it. Menacing allows a character to put her bad looks or worse attitude to good use. The goon adds +2 to her Intimidation rolls.

mighty_blow

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:27:07+00:00

Mighty Blow Requirements: Wild Card, Novice, Fighting d8+ If your Action Card is a Joker, double the damage of your first successful Fighting attack this round.

mild_mannered

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:16:06+00:00

Mild Mannered (Minor) Your milquetoast just isn’t threatening. Maybe he’s a little doughy around the middle, has a kind face, or a soft voice. Whatever the issue, he has a hard time looking tough. He subtracts 2 when making Intimidation rolls.

mr_fix_it

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:02:29+00:00

Mr. Fix It Requirements: Novice, Repair d8+ The mechanic adds +2 to Repair rolls. With a raise, he halves the time normally required to fix something. This means if a particular Repair job says a raise repairs it in half the time, a Mr. Fix It can finish the job in one-quarter the time with a raise.

mute

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:16:36+00:00

Mute (Major) Due to trauma or birth, your character has lost the ability to speak. He can write messages to others when needed, use sign language, or some combination of visual communication. Vison-based communication may require a Notice roll to perceive correctly (illumination and similar penalties apply).

natural_leader

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:45:02+00:00

Natural Leader Requirements: Seasoned, Spirit d8+, Command This leader has proven herself time and time again, gaining the respect of all those who fight by her side. Any Leadership Edge that says it applies only to Extras now applies to Wild Cards as well.

nerves_of_steel

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:27:43+00:00

Nerves of Steel Requirements: Novice, Vigor d8+ Your hero has learned to fight on through the most intense pain. He may ignore 1 point of Wound penalties.

new_powers

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:50:14+00:00

New Powers Requirements: Novice, Arcane Background (Any) An arcane character may learn two new powers by choosing this Edge (which may be taken multiple times). He may choose from any powers of his Rank or lower normally available to his particular Arcane Background. A character can add a new Trapping on a power she already has instead of gaining a new one. She might add an ice Trapping to her existing fire bolt, for example, so she could switch between ice and fire Trappings freely.

no_mercy

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:28:34+00:00

No Mercy Requirements: Seasoned When this killer spends a Benny to reroll damage, he adds +2 to his final total.

notice

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T23:39:51+00:00

Notice (Smarts) (red star) Notice is a hero’s general awareness and alertness. It’s used to sense sights, sounds, tastes, and smells, spot clues, detect ambushes, spot hidden weapons on a foe, or tell if a rival is lying, frightened, happy, etc.

obese

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:17:50+00:00

Obese (Minor) Those who carry their weight well have the Brawny Edge. Those who don’t are Obese. A character cannot be both Brawny and Obese, and this Hindrance can’t increase your Size above +3. An Obese hero’s Size (and therefore Toughness) increase by +1. His Pace is reduced by 1, and his

obligation

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:19:49+00:00

Obligation (Minor or Major) Your hero has a responsibility she must attend to on a daily or regular basis. It could be a job, volunteer work, taking care of family or friends, etc. The Obligation consumes about 20 hours most weeks, or 40+ for the Major version. Exactly what that entails should be discussed between the player and the Game Master.

occult

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T23:27:52+00:00

Occult (Smarts) Occult reflects knowledge and experience with the paranormal most others don’t even believe exists. It can be used to decipher strange pictograms, recall information about supernatural creatures, remember cures for monstrous maladies like lycanthropy or vampirism, or perform rituals.

one_arm

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T03:18:11+00:00

One Arm (Major) By birth or battle, your hero has lost an arm. Fortunately, his other arm is (now) his “good” one. Tasks that require two hands, such as some Athletics rolls (GM’s call) or using a two-handed weapon, suffer a -4 modifier.

one_eye

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:20:37+00:00

One Eye (Major) This veteran lost an eye and has trouble with depth perception. He subtracts 2 from any Trait roll dependent on vision and more than 5“ (10 yards) distant.

outsider

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:21:10+00:00

Outsider (Minor or Major) In a society made up of only a few types of people, your hero isn’t one of them. A Native American in a Western town, an alien in a scifi game of human marines, or a half-orc in a party of elves, dwarves, and humans are all examples. Locals are likely to raise prices on her, ignore pleas for help, and generally treat her as lower class.

overconfident

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:21:27+00:00

Overconfident (Major) There’s nothing out there your hero can’t defeat. At least that’s what he thinks. He believes he can do most anything and never wants to retreat from a challenge. He’s not suicidal, but he certainly takes on more than common sense dictates.

pace

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T21:20:00+00:00

Pace Pace is how fast your character moves in tactical situations like combat. Standard Pace is 6, which means six tabletop inches per game round. Each inch is two yards in the real world. Movement is explained in detail on page 92.

pacifist

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:21:54+00:00

Pacifist (Minor or Major) Your hero absolutely despises violence. Minor pacifism means he only fights when given no other choice and never allows the killing of prisoners or other defenseless victims. Major Pacifists won’t fight living characters under any circumstances. They may defend themselves, but won’t do anything to permanently harm sapient, living creatures. They may use nonlethal methods (see page 104), but only in self-defense or the defense of others.

parry

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T21:20:23+00:00

Parry Parry is equal to 2 plus half your character’s Fighting die type (a total of 2 if a character doesn’t have Fighting), plus any bonuses for shields or certain weapons. This is the Target Number (TN) to hit your hero in hand-to- hand combat.

performance

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T23:30:30+00:00

Performance (Spirit) A good entertainer can lift the spirits, rally a crowd to action, or simply earn a few bucks from the locals. Specifics depend on the situation, setting, and how well the character is known in the area. Performance covers singing, acting, playing an instrument, or similar tasks that require an audience to appreciate.

persuasion

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T00:56:08+00:00

Persuasion (Spirit) (red star) Persuasion is the ability to convince others to do what you want through reason, cajoling, deception, rewards, or other friendly means. Persuasion isn’t mind control. It can change someone’s attitude but not their goals. A bandit may let you keep a sentimental piece of jewelry with a good Persuasion roll but still takes all your other goods.

phobia

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:22:18+00:00

Phobia (Minor or Major) Phobias are overwhelming and irrational fears that plague a hero’s psyche. Whenever a character is in the presence of his phobia (GM’s call, but generally sight), he subtracts 1 from all his Trait rolls if it’s a Minor Hindrance, and 2 if it’s Major.

poverty

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:22:31+00:00

Poverty (Minor) It’s said a fool and his money are soon parted. Your hero is one of them. He starts with half the usual money for your setting and just can’t seem to hang on to funds acquired after play begins. In general, the player halves his total funds every game week.

power_points

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:50:46+00:00

Power Points Requirements: Novice, Arcane Background (Any) Wizards, weird scientists, and other arcane types always want more power. This Edge grants them an additional 5 Power Points. Power Points may be selected more than once, but only once per Rank. It may be taken as often as desired at Legendary Rank, but each grants only 2 additional points.

power_source

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:51:50+00:00

Power Surge Requirements: Wild Card, Novice, Arcane Background (Any), arcane skill d8+ The character recovers 10 Power Points when his Action Card is a Joker. This may not exceed his usual limit.

professional

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:23:26+00:00

Professional Requirements: Legendary, maximum die type possible in affected Trait The character is an expert at a particular skill or attribute (his choice). This increases the Trait and its limit one step (a d12 + 1 becomes a d12 + 2 , for example). This Edge may be selected once per Trait.

provoke

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:11:30+00:00

Provoke Requirements: Novice, Taunt d6+ Clever characters can manipulate their foes, drawing enemy focus on themselves to protect their allies. Once per turn, when your hero uses Taunt for a Test and gets a raise (see Test, page 108), she may Provoke the foe. In addition to all the usual effects of the success and raise, the enemy suffers a -2 penalty to affect any other target besides the one who provoked her. This stacks with Distracted but not further instances of Provoke.

quick

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:02:07+00:00

Quick Requirements: Novice, Agility d8+ Quick characters have lightning-fast reflexes and a cool head. Whenever you are dealt an Action Card of Five or lower, you may discard it and draw again until you get a card higher than Five. Characters with both the

quirk

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:22:47+00:00

Quirk (Minor) This individual has some minor foible that is usually humorous but can occasionally cause him real trouble. A swashbuckler may always try to slash his initials on his foes, a dwarf may brag constantly about his culture, or a snobby débutante might not eat, drink, or socialize with the lower class, for example.

rabble_rouser

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:12:28+00:00

Rabble-Rouser Requirements: Seasoned, Spirit d8+ This instigator knows how to rile up several enemies at once. Once per turn, a character with this Edge can make a social Test with Intimidation or Taunt against all enemies in a Medium Blast Template. The targets must be able to see and hear the hero clearly. Each defender resists and is affected by the Test separately.

rapid_fire

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:29:05+00:00

Rapid Fire Requirements: Seasoned, Shooting d6+ The shooter is practiced at taking quick and accurate shots. As long as she’s armed with a fast-firing ranged weapon of some sort (such as a revolver or semi-automatic) and has enough ammunition to do so, she may increase her weapon’s Rate of Fire by 1 for any one of her Shooting attacks that turn.

rapid_recharge

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:52:24+00:00

Rapid Recharge Requirements: Seasoned, Spirit d6+, Arcane Background (Any) Power Points normally recharge at a rate of 5 points every hour spent resting (see Recharging, page 151). This Edge increases that rate to 10 every hour.

reliable

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:13:04+00:00

Reliable Requirements: Novice, Spirit d8+ People know they can depend on your hero when they need assistance. He gets a free reroll on any Support roll.

repair

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T23:32:27+00:00

Repair (Smarts) Repair is the ability to take apart and/or fix mechanical gadgets, vehicles, weapons, and simple electrical devices. It also covers the use of demolitions and explosives. How long a Repair roll takes is up to the GM and the complexity of the task. Fixing a Wound on a compact car in a post-apocalyptic setting might take an hour. Fixing a Wound on the same car in the present day might take four hours if the character wants it painted, polished, etc. Success means the item is funct…

research

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T23:33:27+00:00

Research (Smarts) A character skilled in Research knows how to make good use of libraries, newspaper morgues, the internet, or other written sources of information. The amount of time this takes is up to the GM and the situation. Finding something on the internet or a specific passage in a book might be possible in a combat round. Looking through books in a library, searching the internet for a complex topic, or digging up background information on an individual usually takes about an hour.

retort

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:13:39+00:00

Retort Requirements: Novice, Taunt d6+ This verbal duelist can turn the slings and arrows of social combat right back at the unwitting fools who hurled them. If a character with Retort gets a raise when resisting an Intimidation or Taunt Test, the foe is Distracted.

rich

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:00:30+00:00

Rich Requirements: Novice Whether the individual was born with a silver spoon in his mouth or earned it through hard work, he’s got more money than most. Rich heroes start with three times the normal starting funds for the setting. If a regular income is appropriate for this setting, the hero receives the modern-day equivalent of a $150,000 annual salary.

riding

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T23:33:57+00:00

Riding (Agility) Riding allows a hero to mount, control, and ride any beast or beast-drawn vehicle common to his setting. This includes horses, camels, dragons, wagons, chariots, and the like. See the rules for Mounted Combat on page 103.

rock_and_roll

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:29:47+00:00

Rock and Roll! Requirements: Seasoned, Shooting d8+ Experienced shooters learn to compensate for the recoil of fully automatic weapons. If a character with this Edge doesn’t move on his turn, he ignores the Recoil penalty when firing at a Rate of Fire of 2 or higher. (See Recoil, page 105.)

ruthless

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:23:05+00:00

Ruthless (Minor or Major) The fanatic will do most anything to accomplish her goals. As a Major Hindrance, she harms anyone and everyone who gets in her way. As a Minor Hindrance, she stops short of true harm to anyone except those who directly oppose her.

scavenger

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:22:43+00:00

Scavenger Requirements: Novice, Luck Once per encounter the hero may find, “suddenly remember,” or dig up some much needed piece of equipment, a handful of ammunition, or some other useful device. The Game Master decides what constitutes an encounter, and has the final word on what can and can’t be found.

scholar

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:03:29+00:00

Scholar Requirements: Novice, Research d8+ Learned professors, devoted students, and amateur enthusiasts spend great amounts of time and energy studying particular subjects. They become experts in these fields, and rarely fail to answer questions in their particular area of expertise.

secret

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:23:25+00:00

Secret (Minor or Major) Your hero has a secret she keeps to protect herself or others. As a Minor Hindrance, the secret is troublesome but not life-threatening. The Major version would cause severe problems if discovered. If it ever becomes public knowledge, she should trade it for Enemy, Shamed, Wanted, or another appropriate Hindrance approved by the GM.

shamed

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:23:58+00:00

Shamed (Minor or Major) Something haunts your adventurer. Maybe he made a vow he didn’t keep. Maybe he was defeated in an honorable fight and ordered the death of his foe anyway for some greater principle. Maybe he isn’t actually cowardly but once ran from a battle and left others to die. As a Minor Hindrance, the shameful circumstances aren’t generally known—it just haunts the hero. He might go out of his way, against all reason, not to repeat the mistake. Or he might give in to the same set o…

shooting

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T23:34:19+00:00

Shooting (Agility) Shooting covers all attempts to hit a target with a ranged weapon such as a bow, pistol, or rocket launcher (thrown weapons use Athletics, page 29). See Chapter Three for details on ranged combat.

sidekick

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:25:16+00:00

Sidekick Requirements: Wild Card, Legendary A character who triumphs over evil time and time again becomes an inspiration to others. Eventually, one of these young crusaders may attempt to join the hero in his epic quests. The hero gains a Novice Rank sidekick. The sidekick is a Wild Card, starts each session with two Bennies, may Advance, and has abilities that complement his mentor. The player character controls his sidekick just like any other ally, though he may occasionally cause trouble …

size

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T21:28:33+00:00

Size Size: A hero’s default Size is 0 unless altered by racial abilities, Edges, or Hindrances. It cannot be less than −1 or more than +3.

skills

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T00:55:58+00:00

Skills Heroes have 12 points to buy skills during character creation. A skill that’s below the linked attribute (noted in parentheses beside the skill name) is cheaper to increase than one that’s at or above it. See page 55 for Character Creation and page 54 for Advancement.

slow

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:26:41+00:00

Slow (Minor or Major) A disability or past injury has hindered this hero’s mobility. As a Minor Hindrance, reduce his Pace by 1 and his running die one step (if already d4, reduce to d4 - 1 ). As a Major Hindrance, reduce the running die a step, Pace by 2, and subtract 2 from

small

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:27:25+00:00

Small (Minor) This adventurer is very skinny, very short, or both. His Size (see page 106) is reduced by 1, which reduces his Toughness as well. Size can’t be reduced below -1, but the Toughness penalty remains. A Small half-folk, for example, remains Size -1 and loses a point of

smarts

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:53:50+00:00

Smarts Smarts measures raw intelligence, mental acuity, and how fast a heroine thinks on her feet. It’s used to resist certain types of mental and social attacks.

soldier

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:04:09+00:00

Soldier Requirements: Novice, Strength d6+, Vigor d6+ Professional soldiers get used to carrying heavy loads, and enduring harsh conditions. After a few days getting used to their gear (GM’s call), they treat their Strength as one die type higher when determining Encumbrance (page 67) and Minimum Strength to use armor, weapons, and equipment without a penalty (page 66). (This stacks with the

soul_drain

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:53:48+00:00

Soul Drain Requirements: Seasoned, Arcane Background (Any), arcane skill d10+ Desperate times call for desperate measures. Soul Drain allows an arcane character to channel her physical energy into power, taking a level of Fatigue to recover up to five Power Points. She can take an additional level of Fatigue (to Exhaustion) to recover up to five more Power Points. She cannot render herself Incapacitated in this way. Fatigue incurred by Soul Drain comes from deep within and may only be recovere…

spellcasting

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T23:35:01+00:00

Spellcasting (Smarts) Mages, wizards, warlocks, and witches use Spellcasting to cast spells. See the Arcane Background (Magic) Edge on page 148.

spirit

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:53:33+00:00

Spirit Spirit is self-confidence, backbone, and willpower. It’s used to resist social and supernatural attacks as well as fear.

start

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-28T22:52:03+00:00

Links * Sean's campaign Rules Putting a bunch of the swade rules here from the PDF I bought for easier reference. I haven't bought Gold&Glory - though we are using that too ( ). * Character Hindrances * Character Traits * Character Attributes * Character Skills * Derived Statistics * Character Edges * Gear - gear tables not included * Races - not included *

steady_hands

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:30:21+00:00

Steady Hands Requirements: Novice, Agility d8+ Firing from the back of a horse or moving vehicle is tricky business, but your adventurer has figured it out. She ignores the Unstable Platform penalty (see page 109). This also helps when running, reducing the usual penalty from -2 to -1 (see Movement, page 92).

stealth

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T23:36:13+00:00

Stealth (Agility) (red star) Stealth is the ability to hide and move quietly. A simple success on a Stealth roll means the character avoids detection if enemies aren’t particularly alert. If the character fails the roll, the enemy realizes something is amiss and begins actively searching for whatever roused them.

streetwise

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:14:28+00:00

Streetwise Requirements: Novice, Smarts d6+ Streetwise characters know how to find the local black market, fence stolen goods, avoid the local law (or criminal element!), lay low when the heat’s on, obtain illegal weapons, find out which “boss” is hiring muscle, or similar shady activities.

strength

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:53:20+00:00

Strength Strength is physical power and fitness. It’s also used as the basis of a warrior’s damage in hand-to-hand combat, and to determine how much he can wear or carry

strong_willed

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:14:50+00:00

Strong Willed Requirements: Novice, Spirit d8+ Self-confidence is powerful armor against those who attempt to attack this individual’s will. He adds +2 to his total when resisting Tests with Smarts or Spirit.

stubborn

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:27:53+00:00

Stubborn (Minor) Stubborn individuals always want their way and never admit they’re wrong. Even when it’s painfully obvious they’ve made a mistake they try to justify it with half-truths and rationalizations.

survival

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T23:36:46+00:00

Survival (Smarts) Survival allows a character to find food, water, or shelter in hostile environments. It can also be used to navigate wilderness environments, figure out which plants are good to eat and which aren’t, and so on. A successful Survival roll provides enough food and water for one person for one day; or five people with a raise. More detailed information on Hunger and Thirst can be found under Hazards on page 125.

suspicious

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:28:11+00:00

Suspicious (Minor or Major) Your character is suspicious of everyone. As a Minor Hindrance, his paranoia causes frequent trust issues. He might demand full payment before doing a task, want every agreement in writing, or believe even his friends are out to get him.

sweep

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:31:26+00:00

Sweep Requirements: Novice, Strength d8+, Fighting d8+ Sweep allows a character to make a single Fighting attack and apply it against all targets in his Reach at a -2 penalty (friends and foes alike). Resolve damage separately for each enemy that’s hit. A fighter may only perform a Sweep once per turn. It may not be combined with Frenzy.

tactician

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:45:23+00:00

Tactician Requirements: Seasoned, Smarts d8+, Command, Battle d6+ The commander has a natural grasp of small unit tactics and can take advantage of rapidly changing situations. A Tactician is dealt an extra Action Card each round of combat or a chase—kept separate from his own cards. At the start of the round, he may discard it or give it to any Extra (or group of Extras sharing an Action Card) in Command Range. The player or GM controlling the receiving character or group can decide whether …

taunt

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T23:37:36+00:00

Taunt (Smarts) Taunt attacks a person’s pride through ridicule, cruel jests, or oneupmanship. Taunt is an opposed roll resisted by the opponent’s Smarts. In combat, this is a Test (see page 108). Out of combat, success means the defender backs down, slinks away, or starts a fight. A raise might leave the victim cowed for the remainder of the scene, or make her storm out of the area fuming or even in tears, or attack her tormentor recklessly (perhaps with a Wild Attack on the first round of com…

thief

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:05:42+00:00

Thief Requirements: Novice, Agility d8+, Stealth d6+, Thievery d6+ Thieves specialize in deceit, treachery, and acrobatics. They can be invaluable where traps must be detected, walls must be climbed, and locks must be picked. Thieves know how to use protrusions on walls and window ledges to climb the tallest of buildings, scampering through streets and back alleys like cats. They add +1 to

thievery

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T23:38:53+00:00

Thievery (Agility) Lockpicking, safecracking, picking pockets, sleight of hand, setting and disabling traps and similar acts of misdirection, sabotage, subterfuge, and manipulation are called Thievery. If used to pick a lock, crack a safe, disable a trap, or perform a simple unopposed action, success opens or disables the device, and a raise does it in less time, without tripping alarms, or whatever else the GM feels is appropriate.

thin_skinned

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:30:43+00:00

Thin Skinned (Minor or Major) Personal attacks really get under this individual’s skin. As a Minor Hindrance, he subtracts 2 when resisting Taunt attacks. As a Major, he subtracts 4.

tongue-tied

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:31:17+00:00

Tongue-Tied (Major) Your adventurer flubs cool lines (or thinks of them afterwards!), goes off on tangents when he’s trying to talk someone into something, and generally miscommunicates most everything he says. He suffers a -1 penalty to Intimidation, Performance, Persuasion, and

tough_as_nails

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:25:34+00:00

Tough As Nails Requirements: Legendary, Vigor d8+ Your character keeps going when others fall. She can take four Wounds before she’s Incapacitated (her maximum Wound penalty is still -3).

tougher_than_nails

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:25:55+00:00

Tougher Than Nails Requirements: Legendary, Tough as Nails, Vigor d12+ The hero can take up to five Wounds before she’s Incapacitated! Her maximum Wound penalty is still -3.

toughness

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-27T21:49:49+00:00

Toughness Toughness is your hero’s damage threshold. Damage rolls that equal or exceed this number cause harm (explained later in Chapter Three). Toughness is 2 plus half your hero’s Vigor, plus Armor (use the armor worn on his torso—see page 69). Vigor over a d12 is calculated just like Parry, above.

trademark_weapon

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:32:56+00:00

Trademark Weapon Requirements: Novice, skill with chosen weapon of d8+ The hero knows one unique weapon (Excalibur, Old Betsy, Sting) like the back of his hand. When using it, he adds +1 to his Athletics (throwing), Fighting, or Shooting rolls, and +1 to Parry when readied (even if it’s a ranged weapon).

traits

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:56:10+00:00

Traits Characters are defined by their “Traits,” attributes and skills ranked by die types. A d6 is average, while higher die types reflect much greater ability. Attributes are primarily passive or innate abilities used for resisting effects like fear or supernatural attacks. Skills are used to actively do things or affect others.

two_fisted

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:35:42+00:00

Two-Fisted Requirements: Novice, Agility d8+ If a character makes a Fighting attack with one action and another from a different hand in a later action, the second attack doesn’t inflict a Multi-Action penalty. The Off-Hand penalty still applies unless he’s

two_gun_kid

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:35:57+00:00

Two-Gun Kid Requirements: Novice, Agility d8+ Two Gun Kid works just like Two Fisted, but with ranged weapons, allowing her to fire or throw a weapon in each hand as two different actions but without triggering a Multi-Action penalty. If the character has Two Fisted, the second action may also be a melee attack.

ugly

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:31:44+00:00

Ugly (Minor or Major) Attractive people get all the breaks. This unfortunate individual isn’t one of them. He subtracts 1 from his Persuasion rolls, or 2 if taken as a Major Hindrance.

vengeful

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:32:12+00:00

Vengeful (Minor or Major) Payback is…well…bad news for someone, and this adventurer is going to get it. As a Minor Hindrance she usually seeks vengeance legally. The method varies by situation. Some plot and scheme for months while others demand immediate results.

very_attractive

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T00:46:31+00:00

Very Attractive Requirements: Novice, Attractive Your hero is drop-dead gorgeous. He increases his Performance and Persuasion bonus to +2.

vigor

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:52:44+00:00

Vigor Vigor represents an individual’s endurance, resistance to disease, poison, or toxins, and how much physical damage she can take before she can’t go on. It is most often used to resist Fatigue effects, and as

vow

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:32:34+00:00

Vow (Minor or Major) The character has sworn an oath to someone or something he believes in. The danger in fulfilling the Vow and how often it might occur determines the level of the Hindrance. A Minor Vow might be to serve an order with a broad mandate that rarely conflicts with the party’s goals.

wanted

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:33:51+00:00

Wanted (Minor or Major) Your hero has committed some crime and will be arrested if discovered by the authorities. This assumes the setting actually has laws and police officers to enforce them. The level of the Hindrance depends on how serious the crime was and how active the hunters are. A hero with numerous unpaid parking tickets (in a game where he might have to drive occasionally) has a Minor Hindrance, as does someone wanted for more serious crimes away from the main campaign area. Being …

weapon_master

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:26:16+00:00

Weapon Master Requirements: Legendary, Fighting d12+ The warrior increases his Parry by +1 and the bonus damage die for Fighting rolls is a d8 instead of a d6 (see Bonus Damage, page 94). He must be armed to gain these benefits, but this includes the Martial Artist Edge, claws, or other abilities that count as weapons.

wizard

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T01:54:27+00:00

Wizard Requirements: Seasoned, Arcane Background (Magic), Spellcasting d6+ Magic is varied and wonderful, and wizards are exposed to countless tomes, scrolls, and incantations as they master their craft. Sometimes they use this knowledge to recall variations of their various enchantments. A Wizard can spend 1 extra Power Point when casting a power to change its Trapping. A fireball (blast) might manifest as a lightning bolt, for example. This can often have important consequences if a foe has …

woodsman

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:06:19+00:00

Woodsman Requirements: Novice, Spirit d6+, Survival d8+ Woodsmen are rangers, scouts, and hunters who are more at home in the wilderness than in urban areas. They are skilled trackers and scouts, and know how to live off the land for months at a time.

work_the_crowd

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:16:59+00:00

Work the Crowd Requirements: Seasoned, Work the Room As Work the Room but the hero now can Support another on up to two of her Support actions.

work_the_room

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-21T02:16:36+00:00

Work the Room Requirements: Novice, Spirit d8+ Your hero’s words don’t just inspire those they’re directed at—they often inspire others as well. Once per turn, you can use Work the Room to roll an additional skill die when Supporting with Persuasion or Performance. The additional die Supports another ally normally and can apply to any Trait chosen. It need not be the same Trait for both allies.

yellow

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:34:09+00:00

Yellow (Major) Not everyone has ice water in their veins. Your hero is squeamish at the sight of blood and gore and terrified of coming to harm. He subtracts 2 from Fear checks and when resisting Intimidation.

young

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-02-20T22:34:48+00:00

Young (Minor Or Major) The hero is 12–15 years old (in human years— adjust this for other races). He has only 4 points to adjust his attributes instead of 5, and 10 skill points instead of 12. He may also have legal restrictions depending on the setting (can’t drive, own a firearm, and so on). On the plus side, youths have a fair amount of luck. They draw one extra Benny at the beginning of each game session (this stacks with other Edges such Luck or Great Luck).