Hindrances and Traits
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As the final step in character creation, Hindrances and Traits add depth, personality, and mechanical impact to your hero.
✔ Hindrances introduce flaws, quirks, and personal struggles, making characters feel more than just stat blocks.
✔ Traits provide mechanical advantages and special abilities, shaping how a character excels in the world.
Together, they create dynamic, well-rounded characters who feel unique, challenged, and powerful.
Hindrances & Traits Breakdown
- Hindrances come in Minor (1 pt) and Significant (2 pts) options, each affecting roleplay and mechanics.
- Traits have no tier system, but some require a Professional skill level, meaning they can only be taken post-character creation.
- Animal Companion Traits allow companions to grow and evolve, should your character acquire one.
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➡️ Hindrances & Traits
Character Creation Flow
Now that we've covered Ancestries, Abilities, and Skills, here's a step-by-step guide to building a character:
- Select an Ancestry – Choose your lineage, gaining attribute adjustments & unique traits.
- Pick 12 Skills (Humans get 15) – Define your character’s expertise & training.
- Assign Primary Abilities – Distribute ability dice to shape strengths & weaknesses.
- Calculate Derived Abilities – Determine combat stats, movement, defenses, and resource pools.
- Choose up to 4 points of Hindrances – Gain character depth while adjusting stats accordingly.
- Select 2 + Hindrance Points of Traits – Unlock enhancements & special abilities.
- Purchase Equipment – Gear up with weapons, armor, and survival tools.