Modifications Appearance and Physical Characteristics

For Children under Harn Rules

By James S. Watson

Characteristic Modify dice roll by

Date of Birth: As per Character 3 record year, set age and
then determine age at maturity as per age (qv.)
Current Age: Roll 2d4 and add to 12 for boys or 10 for girls to get
age at physical maturity. Record year child will reach physical
maturity next to birth date on Character Profile.
Height: Set Height to base in Height (Character 6) at age 12
then divide 2d4 roll into four even parts (as near as you can get
them) to get year child will gain an additional d6 of height.
Frame: Adjust as per Frame (Character 6) and then for human
children –4 add +1 for each additional d6 allowed for height.
Strength: Adjust for weight (Character 6) and correct as child
matures.[1]
Stamina: -4 add 1 for each d6 gain in height.
Agility: Adjust for frame and correct as child matures.
Eyesight: +1, adjust down when child matures.
Hearing: +1, adjust down when child matures.
Smell: +1, adjust down when child matures.
Morality: Corruptible or Law-Abiding.
All other abilities: As (Character 7 & 8.​

[1] Calculate mature strength and record. Use this figure for Physical Skills in which
strength plays a part such as Acrobatics, Climbing, Jumping, Swimming, and Throwing.