Characters (Red Age)

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Basics

Level

Base stats By Level

Level	XP	PROF (HALF)	HP	Life	Feat Points	Attack
						High	Mid	Low
1	0	1

Stats

Vigor (VIG) Strength, toughness, stamina, health +VIG to forceful attack and damage (melee and thrown) +VIG to HP per level Vigor = encumbrance threshold Dexterity (DEX) Speed, agility, coordination, reflexes +DEX to defense (capped by armor) +DEX to finesse attacks and damage (melee, thrown, and ranged) +(DEX or WIT) to initiative Readied Items = (Dexterity or Wits) / 2, rounding up Wits (WIT) Craftsmanship, perception, memory, intuition, quick wits +(DEX or WIT) to initiative +WIT to feat points (can't be used for Growth) Readied Items = (Dexterity or Wits) / 2, rounding up Spirit (SPT) Force of personality, willpower, personal magnetism, spiritual power +SPT to reaction rolls +SPT to morale / loyalty rolls 1+SPT max number of Companions

Stat Bonus Stat Bonus = stat - 10 Stat Bonus shorthand: SB Static Stat DC = 11 + Stat Bonus Stat Modifier Modifier shorthand: MOD (but specific stat mods have their own shorthand, VIG, DEX, WIT, SPT) (stat / 3) - 3, rounding down Values 3-5) -2 6-8) -1 9-11) +0 12-14) +1 15-17) +2 18-20) +3 Personality and Intelligence A low Wits does not mean a character is necessarily stupid. They are less observant, less quick to react, and more methodical working through things, but they can come up with clever plans, be well-educated, etc. Or not. However you feel like portraying them. Similarly a low Spirit means you lack a certain magnetism and force of personality, but you can be as eloquent and social as you like.

Hit Points & Life

• HP (up to 10th) = 2 + class starting bonus hp + ((3+VIG+class bonus hp) x level)
  • Above 10th: +(1+heroic class bonus hp) per level
  • If multiclassing, use your single highest (class starting bonus hp) and the (class bonus hp) and /or (heroic class bonus hp) for the individual class levels gained.
• Reserve HP: equal to normal HP. Converted into HP through rest, putting an upper limit on near-term natural recovery.
• Life (rounding down) = 10 + VIG + SPT + PROF

Background

A brief description of your culture, upbringing, and previous life (e.g. escaped northern slave turned sailor).

• You can perform actions using the knowledge and skills of your background. If outcome is in doubt, make a check using the appropriate Stat Bonus. You may know how to play an instrument, sail a boat, herd animals, perform court etiquette, forge a plow, recite local history, etc. You aren't masterful, but you can be competent, or even professional.
• PCs are assumed to be competent adventurers as part of their background, able to handle pack animals, start campfires, forage and hunt a little, tie knots, make camp, etc.
• Through play and downtime actions, you can add to your background, learning new skills, languages, etc.