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By Nestor!

Step One: Archetypes!

HEX: 39-41, GMS: 1, SSW: 6-7 Pick One

Academic LawmanAdventurer MissionaryCelebrity MoneymanCrewman Monk Criminal OccultistDoctor Reporter Engineer ScientistEveryman Soldier Explorer SpyHunter Survivor

Step Two: Motivations!

HEX: 41-43, GMS: 1, SSW: 7-8 Pick One

Duty LoveEscape MysteryFaith Power Fame RedemptionGreed RevengeHonor SurvivalHope TruthJustice

Step Three: Primary Attributes!

HEX: 43-46 Spend 15 Points, on a one-to-one basis, minimum of 1, maximum of 5

Body CharismaDexterity IntelligenceStrength Willpower

Step Four: Skills!

HEX: 48-59, SSW: 8-10Spend 15 Points, on a one-to-one basis, minimum of 1, maximum of 5Skill Specializations cost ½ Points, no more than one Specialization per Skill at character creation, add +1 to Skill when they apply

Skill Attribute Specializations

Academics ● Intelligence History, Law, Literature, Philosophy, ReligionAcrobatics Dexterity Balance, Breakfall, Contortion, Juggling, TumblingAnimal Handling Charisma Cats, Dogs, Horses, Birds, ReptilesArchery Dexterity Blowguns, Bows, Crossbows, Nets, SlingsArt ● Intelligence Music, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, WritingAthletics § Strength Climbing, Jumping, Running, Swimming, ThrowingBrawl § Strength Dirty Tricks, Grappling, Kicking, Punching, ThrowsBureaucracy Intelligence Academia, Business, Government, Legal, MilitaryCon Charisma Bluff, Fast Talk, Lies, Tricks, SeductionCraft ● Intelligence Carpentry, Chemistry, Electronics, Mechanics, MedicinesDemolitions Intelligence Defusing, Dynamite, Gunpowder, Improvised, IncendiaryDiplomacy Charisma Etiquette, Leadership, Negotiation, Persuasion, PoliticsDrive § Dexterity Buses, Cars, Motorcycles, Tanks, TrucksEmpathy § Intelligence Body Language, Emotions, Intuition, Lies, MotivesFirearms Dexterity Archaic, Pistols, Rifles, Shotguns, Submachine GunsFocus Willpower Concentration, Courage, Meditation, Resistance, ResolveGambling Intelligence Blackjack, Cheating, Craps, Poker, RouletteGunnery Intelligence Artillery, Bombs, Cannons, Machine Guns, RocketsIntimidation Charisma Interrogation, Orders, Staredown, Threats, TortureInvestigation Intelligence Crimes, Enigmas, Interview, Research, SearchLarceny Dexterity Lockpicking, Pickpocketing, Safecracking, Security, Sleight of HandLinguistics Intelligence Codes, Deciphering, Gestures, Lip Reading, TranslationMartial Arts ● Strength Aikido, Boxing, Capoeira, Judo, Kalaripayattu, Karate, Kung Fu, Savate, Tai Chi Chuan,WrestlingMedicine Intelligence Diagnosis, Disease, First Aid, Surgery, VeterinaryMelee Strength Axes, Clubs, Knives, Spears, SwordsPerformance Charisma Acting, Dancing, Musical Instrument, Oratory, SingingPilot ● Dexterity Aircraft, Balloons, Drilling Machines, Ships, SubmarinesRide Dexterity Bulls, Camels, Elephants, Horses, MulesScience ● Intelligence Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Geology, PhysicsStealth § Dexterity Camouflage, Disguise, Hiding, Shadowing, SneakingStreetwise Charisma Black Market, Carousing, Haggling, Rumors, ScroungingSurvival Intelligence Foraging, Hunting, Navigation, Shelter, TrackingWarfare Intelligence Logistics, Organization, Strategy, Tactics, Terrain (Arctic, Desert, Jungle, Naval, Urban)● Specialized Skill § Zero Level Skill

Step Four-A: Martial Art Styles!

Style Block Grapple Kick Punch Throw

Aikido +1 -1 -1 +1Boxing +1 -1 +1 -1Capoeira +1 -1 +1 -1Judo +1 -1 -1 +1Kalaripayattu +1 -1 +1 -1Karate -1 +1 +1 -1Kung Fu VariesSavate +1 -1 +1 -1Tai Chi Chuan +1 -1 +1 -1Wrestling +1 +1 -1 -1

Step Five: Talents!

HEX: 60-71, GMS: 1-3, SSW: 10-18 Pick one Talent or Resource

Talent Prerequisite Benefit

Accuracy — Reduced called shot penalties

Agile

● — +1 Dexterity ratingAlertness — +2 Perception ratingAnimal Affinity — +1 Charisma bonus dealing with animalsAtlantean Blood ● — Longevity and improved abilitiesAtlantean Commands Atln. Power Words Can issue complex commandsAtlantean Language Linguistics 6 Fluent in Atlantean languageAtlantean Power Words Atln. Language Can issue one-word commandsAttractive — +1 Charisma bonus dealing with peopleAutofire Firearms 4 Improved autofire attack Blind Fight — Reduced penalty for poor visibilityBlock Brawl/Martial Arts 4 Perform block as a reflexive actionBlunt Strike Melee 4 Do nonlethal damage with lethal weaponsBold Attack Charisma 3 Use Charisma with a specific combat Skill

Bold Defense

Charisma 3 Use Charisma for Active Defense ratingBreaking Blow Brawl/Martial Arts 4 Damage Structure with unarmed attacksCalculated Attack Intelligence 3 Use Intelligence with a specific combat Skill

Calculated Defense

Intelligence 3 Use Intelligence for Active Defense ratingCaptivate Performance 4 Temporarily entrance targets

Charismatic

● — +1 Charisma rating

Climb

— Improved climbing speed

Combat Aptitude

Intelligence 3 Exchange attack and Defense diceCombat Skill Skill 4 +2 Defense with specific non-combat SkillCounterstrike Brawl/Martial Arts 4 Damage attacker with a successful Block Damage Control Craft 4 Reduced penalty for Structure damage

Danger Sense

— Reduced surprise penaltyDelayed Blow Brawl/Martial Arts 4 Can delay damage from unarmed attack Diehard — Improved death threshold

Direction Sense

— Always know directionDodge Athletics 4 Perform dodge as a reflexive actionDrive-by Attack Firearms/Gunnery 4 Reduced penalty for speedDual Wield Dexterity 3 Reduced penalty for two-weapon attacksEvasive Action Drive/Pilot 4 Perform evasive action as reflexive actionFearsome Intimidation 4 Temporarily frighten opponentsFinesse Attack Dexterity 3 Use Dexterity with a specific combat SkillFlurry Dexterity 3 Reduced penalty for multiple strikesFocused Attack Willpower 3 Use Willpower with a specific combat Skill

Focused Defense

Willpower 3 Use Willpower for Passive Defense rating

Giant

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— +1 Size ratingGuardian Intelligence 3 Provide Defense bonus to allies

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