Obviously one of the more important parts of an RPG to go over are the Stats of your characters. Your characters will start with 25 Stat Points to allocate into your six different Stats. Note that none of your stats can start at 0 (in fact, any of them getting to 0 is a very bad thing). A brief description of what each Stat does will also be present. Note that in any of your Stats having a value of 4 for them represents about the average with 10 being the max (11 for Favored Stats, I.E. any of them that receive a bonus at Character Creation. At the same time 9 is the max value if they receive a penalty at Character Creation). Note that special Traits you acquire can give your Stats other uses as well.

Might: This Stat represents your character's physical strength and general physique. Might is generally used for all strength oriented tasks including being required to wield heavier weapons, wearing heavy armor, carrying more gear, and dealing more damage with melee weapons. It also helps increase your character's Vitality and helps them run faster (RP wise).

Endurance (End): This Stat represents the physical hardiness and toughness of your character. While not used in tasks, it is very useful in helping to stave off fatigue and unconsciousness from damage, resist physical ailments, and other such things. Helps increase your Vitality, Hardiness, and Energy.

Dexterity (Dex): Represents your hand-eye coordination, reflexes, and overall agility. Used in all forms of tasks that require physical finesse from picking locks and pockets to swinging a weapon or firing a bow. Also useful for dodging, blocking, or parrying attacks as well.

Aptitude (Apt): Represents your character's general knowledge, intuition, and intelligence. Used in all knowledge based tasks, like magic, and helps slightly sharpen your character's mind by giving you an extra bit of XP to spend as well.

Willpower (Will): Represents your characters mental strength and overall resolve. Used in mainly resisting mental based affects as it increases Concentration, it also has uses in many other special abilities including mystical ones as well and serves to help increase your character's Energy.

Charisma (Cha): Represents your character's overall magnetism and somewhat basic attractiveness of either body or personality. Useful for a few things, the best use being talking to people whether its diplomacy, haggling, intimidation, or other such forms of communication and negotiation. Also useful for those who wish to perform as well.

Talents are your character's basic skills that are performed as basic tasks. These range from somewhat more specialized tasks like Animal Handling and Manipulate Device (which is essentially lock picking and trap disarming) to more generalized things like Acrobatics and Climbing. You use your XP to improve your Talents. All Talents, except for the ones that say otherwise in their description, can be used at Rank 0. The amount of XP needed to improve a Talent depends upon the current Rank of the Talent. Ranks 1 to 5 require only 1 XP, ranks 6 to 10 require 2 XP, ranks 11 to 15 require 3 XP, and ranks 16 to 20 require 4 XP.

Note that getting a Critical on a Roll (see Dice Rolls in the Gameplay Section) puts a free point of XP into the Talent used in the Roll, which can either improve the Talent if only one point of XP is needed to do so, or can put you on the step to doing so as this represents you learning something from an above and beyond accomplishment. Anyway, here are the Talents. Note that, currently, three of these Talents require background training in the form of Traits in order to use and put points into. Note that the Stat that the Talent uses in its score is listed in ( ) next to its name.

Note that at every 5 Ranks you achieve in a Talent you gain a Synergy Bonus for said Talent. This means that you can select one other Talent that the Talent you have achieved the five Ranks in has a Synergy with and you gain a permanent +1 bonus on all Rolls with the other Talent you selected. At Rank 20 you get two Synergies instead. Some Synergies may have listed in ( ) next to them some information, this is usually a special circumstance of when the Synergy bonus applies (as not all of them can always apply to every situation that Talent is used in). Note that Talent Synergies for Talents can change as time progresses for certain Talents as they change themselves over time.

Also at Character Creation the highest rank you can get any Talent to is 10, although I don't recommend that as that would put you back a good 15 XP, not leaving you much else to spend on other things. Note that Talents that require background Traits in order to use can only be brought to Rank 5 at Character Creation. Talents can only be raised by one rank at a time. This means only one rank during an adventure or one rank during a time skip, as this represents a bit more of a realistic talent growth as suddenly improving immense in a Talent in a week's time is a bit unrealistic.

Note, I may accidentally refer to the Talents as Skills, which is what they really are as well. Deal with it. XD

Also any Talent with a * in its name is affected by the Armor Penalty.

Your characters start off with a base 45 XP for purchasing Talents and Traits (some Races may start off with other amounts), plus an additional amount equal to their Aptitude and whatever is granted from their Flaws.

We will start with the most important thing. The success, or failure, of any task your character attempts will be determined by a roll of the dice, of a d20 to be exact. There are two types of Rolls. Talent Rolls and Stat Rolls. A Talent Roll adds the total score of your Talent to the result of a d20 Roll to determine whether or not the task succeeds. A Stat Roll just adds the Stat Score of the used Stat to the result of the d20 Roll.

On your Journey you will come across many different people and even different kinds of creatures. Some may be friendly or just indifferent to you. Others, however; will probably be hostile towards you. You can either choose to run, but other times you may have to choose to fight. This section will be teaching the mechanics of how Combat shall work within this RP.

Here are several conditions that can happen to characters in combat.

Blind:You are somehow struck with blindness and the loss of your visual senses. You are at a -10 to all Ranged Weaponry Rolls and automatically fail any sight based rolls. Furthermore, you are at a -5 to most other physical rolls.

Concealment: You have found cover of sorts. There are two kinds of concealment. Light and Heavy. Light is just light cover like water, tall grass, or other such things, grants +2 to Defense and Stealth. Heavy is things like much denser or taller grass or other forms of dense foliage, deeper water or other such things. Grants +5 to Defense and Stealth.

Cover: Like Concealment, only its standing or hiding behind solid things like rubble, bodies, walls, or other such things. There is Light, Medium, and Heavy. Light gives +2 to Defense and Dodge Rolls to resist certain 'area affects'. Medium gives +5 to Defense and Dodge to resist certain 'area affects'. Heavy gives +10 to Defense and Dodge to resist certain affects. Then there is total cover, which protects perfectly and is things like... being behind a castle wall or something. Its obvious. Note that when firing into melee your target has cover, getting a bonus to Defense equal to the highest Might of the other targets next to the target. There are Traits that can get around this though (Careful Shot)

Cowering: You are so stricken with fear that all you can do is either run or curl up in a ball and whimper until the source of your fear goes away.

Deaf: You have been stricken deaf, barely or even unable to hear. You have a -10 to all Observation (hearing based) Rolls and other auditory based tasks gain a -5 Penalty to their Roll as well.

Despair: You are struck with a soul crushing despair that makes you unable to do any form of action and makes you Off Guard. Willpower is reduced to 1 as is Concentration until you are freed from this affect. You are also considered Off Guard while in Despair.

Diseased: You have caught some horrible, or not so horrible, disease. What happens depends upon the disease and treatment of it would fall under the area of the First Aid Talent, as would diagnosing it. Of course, you do get a Hardiness Roll at each stage to help lessen the affects, as your body staves it off, or be rid of it entirely.

Fatigue: To put it simply you are exhausted. This occurs when you reach 0 Energy and fail the DL 20 Concentration or Hardiness Roll. Upon becoming Fatigued you get a -5 to all Rolls. Not only that, but most things that would be considered Simple Actions (moving a short distance, aiming and preparing a ranged weapon if able to as a Simple Action, and etc) are considered Primary. Note that every Minute that a combat takes place drains all combatants of 1 Energy.

Flanked: You or your opponent are outnumbered with multiple opponents surrounding you in combat within melee reach. When outnumbering someone like this you get a +1 on your Attack Rolls (for melee) for each opponent

Free Strike: Whenever an opportunity presents itself to you in combat (like if an opponent leaves themselves open), or you just have the natural ability to do so, you can make what is known as a Free Strike, a very quick and on the spot attack. Note that, due to the spontaneous nature of all Free Strikes, you get a -5 penalty to the Attack Roll. Free Strikes only work for melee.

Helpless: You are completely helpless, unable to move at all. Perhaps due to being tied up, asleep, unconscious, or otherwise immobile. You are considered to have a Static Defense of 1 and can be dispatched with a Finishing Blow (which takes a whole round, unless you have a Talent that says otherwise, like an assassination style Talent).

Intimidated: You are somewhat unnerved by something, this being a fear based affect. You have a -2 on all Rolls for either until the affect fades (usually its a one round thing) or until the source of your fear leaves.

Muted: For whatever reason you are unable to speak. You suffer -10 to all tasks that would normally require speech (like Negotiation, except when intimidating someone, there are more ways to do so then just speech). You also cannot use the Words of Power Trait or other special Traits that require speech.

Poisoned: You have become affected by some bad poison or venom. Similar to disease, every time the poison affects you, your character gets a Hardiness Roll to resist the affects of the poison or to stave it off entirely.

Prone: You have fallen down. All foes who attack you from melee get +5 against you, but all foes who used Ranged get a -5 penalty to hit you. If you attack from prone, you get a -5 to your Roll. You can either stand up as a Major Action to avoid getting attacked, or a Minor Action so that you can act upon standing, but you will be open for Free Attacks from adjacent opponents.

Surprised: You have been ambushed and caught off guard, or perhaps are just unable to be on guard for whatever reason. While Off Guard, enemies get an additional action against you and your Defense is 10.

Terrified: A step above Intimidated, but a step below Cowering in terms of fear. You are at a -5 on all Rolls and must attempt to move at full speed away from the source of your fear or hide wherever you can until either the source of your fear is well out of sight, dies, or the fear wears off.

As your Characters travel and adventure they will naturally grow and become more experienced, able to learn new things and grow stronger as they travel. This growth will be numerically represented by XP, which is acquired whenever difficult challenges or adventures are completed. XP can be spent on improving your Talents or acquiring new Traits for your character. You start off at Character Creation with 45 XP to spend, plus you gain an additional amount of XP equal to your Aptitude Score as that represents your ability to learn more. Every time your Aptitude increases, you gain one more XP to spend (any XP gained from Aptitude increase does not go towards your Character Growth.

You must use all of your XP at Character Creation unless you have a couple of points you want to save for some reason, but other than that you must use all of them.

As adventurers, gear is quite important. You need weapons to fight enemies, food and water to live, mounts possibly to help you travel faster, and all other sorts of items and supplies to help you along your way. You may even stumble upon more magical and mystical items as you venture across the vast world of Ithelia. The common currency of this world is iL, or silver coins. Talms are bronze coins, common currency of the poor, and Gilms, or gold coins, are usually only seen in the hands of the wealthy and are quite rare among commoners and especially rare among poor people.

Right now, in this early stage of the RP with the world as unexplored as it is, the world is a bit unbuilt right now. What maps there are do not have many locations marked upon them or places filled in. However, for the viewing pleasure of the players, I do have a topographical map of Ithelia, but currently as it is, no locations are marked upon it. So when making your chara bio, have your chara be from. There are more areas and places than this, but those parts of the map are unfilled and thus not there. You can be from anywhere on this map (cept for those islands way out there, those aren't known, used a map generator to get this)

Map Here, Current Known Map

Religion in this world isn't exactly a thing. There are those who preach their strange and out there beliefs that seem strange and crazy, including those who speak of other realms or strange gods or other such strange entities. Many of these people (few as they are) who preach their strange religions or beliefs are considered crazy or brain washed by the dark creatures that wander these lands or the dark powers of magic. Sure people know of demons or other dark forces, but they consider these creatures or forces just things in this world, many people not believing the tales of other realms. Rumors do tell though of strange and mysterious white robed figures that have been wandering around in the more recent years, but these are mostly considered myth of what the rumors of these figures entail.

These are special organizations, groups, or even religious sects of sorts. If you want to join any of them at Character Creation, you must have the Affiliation Trait and meet the requirements for joining said group. If you do not meet the requirements at Character Creation, but have the Affiliation Trait, you will be able to join upon meeting the requirements. Joining these can give you access to special secrets, items, knowledge, and etcetera. There aren't many well known or incredibly influential groups for now in this era, but there are a few. If you have any ideas for a special group in which you'd like to join tell me (these could be things like dark cults, groups of thieves or bandits, assassins groups, and other such things).

Right now, currently, the Galmin are the only known humanoid race to be out in the open. Sure there are other types of creatures that can walk like humans out there, but they are more or less considered monsters especially due to their hostility (and not all of them have standard intelligence, if any, no one knows for sure). If you want to be a member of some small or secretive race, then just ask and tell me the idea you have for said race.

Any time players make special discoveries (either through the Rare Discovery Trait or in game) they will go in here to remind us what they have discovered.

The RPs timeline, as it progresses, will go here along with a summary of major events that happened in each time period and what our faithful heroes had to do with it. Can also serve as a very brief story summary for those who don't want to read through the entire RP.

Here is where I will give brief summaries of every adventure our protagonists have as well, whether its one's they abandon or one's they see through to the end (or cannot see through to the end due to either unforeseen circumstances or death).

Here I will put important Lore of the world that is not listed in other places.

A short compendenium of the various beasts and creatures you all encounter on your journey. Do not use this knowledge to metagame. CL represents Challenge Level, which means how hard the creatures are to fight.

Here is the character CS.

Name:

Gender:

Age:

Race: (Automatically a Galmin unless you want to start off as something else, but you will have to ask me about that)

[b][i]Appearance: Either a paragraph or so description (if you do not choose to have a picture) or a picture (can be anime, realistic, etc. I really don't care) You could also do both a typed description and a picture, do whatever you want.

Personality: At least a paragraph, how your character acts generally or anything else you need to include.

Bio: At least a paragraph or two, maybe more. Maybe how your character learned what they know, a bit about their origins, or whatever else you feel is relevant. If you have any special Traits or Flaws, please allocate them in as well.

These are just basic Traits that can fit really anywhere. You are allowed up to five of these at Character Creation. If you have any ideas for Traits or see these, but have an idea for a change, don't be afraid to ask me.

Affiliation (3 XP): You somehow have a connection to an order of some sort. If you meet the requirements needed for joining that order you will automatically do so and can join them at character creation if you meet them at character creation. If you have an idea for an order you would wish to join just tell me, or you can join one from the list below (the ones on the list being ones a bit more well known or higher in influence, but there could be more secretive or less known ones out there).

Agile Climber (2 XP): You rely on speed and grace to climb instead of just size and strength. Instead of your Might Score you can use your Dexterity Score for the Climbing Talent. Requires Dexterity 6 and Climbing Rank 3.

Ally (2 to 3 XP): You have an ally somewhere in the world and if you can communicate with them then you can ask for favors from them (which requires a DL 20 Negotiation Roll). For 2 XP can be with an individual of somewhat influential or skilled individual. For 3 XP it can be someone who is a bit more influential or skilled or it could even be a small group or organization. Requires 5 Charisma or a Positive or Negative Reputation of 7 or higher.

Animal Magnetism (3 XP): You have a natural knack for befriending animals. You get +2 on all Riding and Animal Handling Rolls. Furthermore you may attempt Negotiation Rolls on animals (at a -5) in an attempt to befriend, soothe, or otherwise 'negotiate' with them. Requires: Charisma 4 and Animal Handling Rank 1.

Apprentice* (3 XP): You had a teacher at some point in your life for a number of years who taught you a good number of things. For 3 XP you get a +2 bonus on all Rolls with a Talent of your choice (except for Sorcery, Arcane Craft, Alchemy, Hardiness, or Concentration). Your option is to be able to instead learn and use either Alchemy, Arcane Craft or Sorcery (you can purchase this Trait twice to get Alchemy and Arcane Craft or Sorcery if you want). Requires: Aptitude or Willpower 5

Beastial Companion (2 XP to 4 XP): You have a beast companion that is quite loyal to you and travels with you. This creature knows one trick (attack, sit, follow, fetch, carry, guard, pilfer, etc) for every Rank you have in Animal Handling at character creation after the first Rank (so number of ranks minus one). For 2 XP it is a common creature. For 3 XP the creature is somewhat uncommon. For 4 XP it is a bit more exotic creature. Requirements: Animal Magnetism or Rank 5 Animal Handling.

Cache (2 to 4 XP): Perhaps someone gave it to you as a gift or maybe you found it somewhere. Regardless, you have a small cache of coins and maybe small jewels. For 2 XP you start off with an additional 30 iL. For 3 XP its 65 iL. And for 4 XP its 100 iL.

Cat-Like Reflexes (3 XP): You have incredible reflexes and reaction time to where you can quickly react to any ambush. If Off Guard, you may add your Dexterity to your Off Guard Defense (which is just a flat rate of 10). Requirements: Dexterity 5 and either Acrobatics Rank 11 or have the Swift Actions Trait.

Clue to Discovery (2 to 4 XP): You possess a clue of some sort. Maybe an old map, a strange tome with pages missing, or other such item that is a clue to some incredible secret or discovery. The amount of XP spent will determine the greatness of the discovery and/or the preciseness of the clue.

Comeliness* (3 XP): You are quite attractive looking. +2 to Negotiation and Performance Rolls. +1 to Reputation for your good looks. Requirements: Charisma 5.

Destiny* (4 XP): You are destined for some great or incredible fate. You can tell me what you wish for this incredible fate to be. While this provides you with no special bonuses or protection, you do gain an additional Luck.

Durable (3 XP): You are able to take more punishment than most. Thus when you succeed on a DL 20 Concentration or Hardiness Roll you negate Vitality loss Roll penalties. Furthermore you get a +5 on the Roll to resist falling unconscious when your Vitality hits 0 or lower. Requirements: Endurance 6 or Hardiness Rank 5.

Educated* (3 XP): Something that isn't too common in these more archaic times, but you have had tutors, scholars, or other such types teach you. You get +2 on all Knowledge and Linguistics Rolls and may find certain Knowledge Rolls a bit easier. Requirements: Apt 4 and be of a civilized upbringing.

Famed* (2 XP): You are quite well known for something you did in your past and are a bit famous in your own home region. Maybe its some incredible deed you performed or some special title or job you have held for a bit of time. Regardless, you are a bit renowned for this. You get +1 to your Reputation and +5 to all Negotiation and Performance Rolls while among your tribe/clan or in your home city/town/region/village. Requirements: Positive Reputation, Charisma 4.

Fast Healer (3 XP): You have always recovered from injury faster than others, letting you regain 2 additional Vitality per day. Furthermore anyone who attempts to use First Aid or some other form of healing gets a +2 on their Roll to do so, and anything else that has a healing affect on you (that requires no roll, like a potion or something) heals an additional 2 Vitality. Requirements: Endurance 6

Heirloom (2 to 4 XP): Either one was bequeathed upon you by a parent, other relative, or even a friend or mentor or you found one. Regardless of the special circumstances, you are in possession of a rare item of some sort. For 2 XP it could be something a bit more simple like a Master Crafted Light or Medium Weapon, an old scroll containing a small bit of knowledge, a strange potion, small rune stone, or some other minor mystical object with a small bit of power, or some other rare and special trinket. For 3 XP its something with a little more rarity and value like a master crafted Chain Shirt, a few scrolls containing some special knowledge, and etcetera.. For 4 XP its something quite rare and valuable, even something that may be considered something that is a bit on the side of extraordinary (with GM approval).

Henchman (2 or 4 XP): You have a loyal companion who follows you around for one reason or another. They require no charge except for paying for their food, lodging, and other travel expenses. For 2 XP they start off with 3 less Stat Points with no Stat being higher than 7 or lower than 2 at Character Creation (after Modifiers) and start off with 15 less XP than their normal racial amount and they only get 50 iL for equipment. For 4 XP they start off with standard Stat Points, with no stat being higher than 8 or lower than 2, and only 8 XP than their normal racial amount. They also get 75 iL for equipment. Requirements: Charisma 5 or Reputation 5.

Intelligent Bluffer (2 XP): Instead of trying to use charm and social grace to bluff and lie, you use your wit to fool people instead. Whenever you are Bluffing someone you can use your Aptitude for the Negotiation Roll instead of your Charisma. Requirements: Aptitude 5 and Negotiation Rank 5.

Intimidating Physique (2 XP): You have quite the incredible bulk and know how to throw it around or just display it to intimidate people. Whenever you are using Negotiation to Intimidate someone you may use your Might Score instead of your Charisma Score. Requirements: 6 Might

Invoke Thy Name (2 XP): You have been growing more known and your name carries weight. Depending upon the state of your reputation and just who you are in general when you invoke your name you may get certain bonuses to the current Negotiation attempt depending upon the situation (the best bonus being half of your Reputation). If they do not recognize you though then they will assume you aren't that well known and you get a -2 to the Negotiation Roll. This Trait doesn't work if they already know who you are. Requirements: Charisma 5, Negotiation Rank 3, and Reputation 11.

Light Sleeper (3 XP): You are a light sleeper than most. You only need 6 hours of sleep to be fully rested and can wake up quicker as a Simple Action instead of a Major Action. Not only that, but you get only -5 on all Observation Rolls while asleep and get a +2 on all Concentration or Hardiness Rolls against any sleep affect. Requirements: Endurance or Will 6.

Mentor (2 XP): You are quite the skilled teacher, perhaps having taught someone else before. Regardless by instructing them in either a Talent or any Trait that you possess for four hours a day for a week you can give them an XP towards said thing. To do so, you must make a Charisma Roll that has DL 15 - Student's Aptitude. When you succeed, they gain an XP towards the Talent or Trait you are teaching them. Requirements: Aptitude or Charisma 5.

Night Sighted (2 XP): You are good at seeing in the dark. You no longer suffer a -5 penalty to Sight based Observation Rolls in low light or at night. This does not work if it is pitch black though.

Nobility* (6 XP): You are born to a somewhat influential or noble family (noble being somewhat definitive in some more rougher areas, which is many places in these starting times). You start off with +2 to your Reputation, 100 extra iL (plus an additional 10 for the amount of Reputation you possess), some noble clothes, and a 2 XP Heirloom. Not only that, but once a year the money that you get as this talent is actually a stipend you get from your family as long as you are still communicating with them.

Powerful Voice* (2 XP): You have a voice that can most likely take command of a room in one way or another. You get +1 to your Reputation as well as +1 to all Performance and Negotiation Rolls that involve speaking. Furthermore you pay 1 XP less for vocal based Traits (like Words of Power). Requirements: Charisma 5 or Bard Profession.

Profession (2 to 4 XP): You are somewhat skilled in a certain skill set or 'job'. A few examples are Artisan, Bard, Assassin, Gladiator, Hunter, Merchant, and etcetera. When you purchase this Trait you get a few bonuses based upon what you have chosen. Certain 'jobs' for this Trait cost more than others in terms of XP. For some of these you may be able to only get them during Character Creation as well. Requirements: Varies

Profession Mastery (8 XP): You are even greater at a profession than normal, either due to having been at it for a long time or just having gotten very good at it recently. You gain bonuses for your 'Profession' that are a bit better than normal. The Bonus is a bit better though if you get both Profession and Profession Mastery. Requirements: Have Profession and having gotten quite good at everything it entails or the Veteran Trait.

Rare Discovery (5 or 7 XP): You have discovered something incredible already or perhaps know someone who did and they passed it on to you. For 5 XP its a pretty extraordinary discovery. For 7 XP this Discovery can be magical or supernatural.

Task Focus (2 or 3 XP): You are good at a specific form of task. You can choose a specific form of task (bluffing, repairing, grappling, punching, navigation, empathy, sight, and etc), a specific something (specific kind of weapon, horses, roots, shields, mountains, and etc), or even something for a specific Trait you possess (that gives you an ability). You get a +2 on all Rolls related to said task (like for bluffing you would get +2 to Bluff and to spot bluffs or for a specific type of weapon you would get +2 on all Rolls to attack with, parry with, make, repair, examine, or other rolls relating to said kind of weapon). Not only that, but if you get a Critical on said Roll then something better than a normal Critical can happen. For 3 XP getting a 19 on the die lets you also Roll for a Critical for the task you select only. Requirements: Rank 4 in the Talent primarily related to the task you are selecting.

Tireless (3 XP): You are a hard worker and not easy to tire. You get a DL 15 Concentration or Hardiness Roll to negate the Roll penalty that comes with low Energy. Furthermore if you succeed on the roll to resist Fatigue then the penalty is only -2. Requirements: Either Endurance or Willpower 5, or Hardiness or Concentration Rank 4.

Veteran (Special)*: You are quite old, having experienced a lot more in your long life. You start off with an additional 50 XP, plus an additional amount equal to a fifth of your age (max 70, you would have to be part of a race that can live for 100 years for this much). This XP counts towards your Earned XP though and thus your Character Growths (but you do not get the Character Growth bonuses). You get also get +2 Reputation, 50 additional iL, and either a Master Crafted Item or two Exceptional Quality Items. You does suffer a -2 to Might and a -1 to Dex, Vitality, and Energy due to your body declining over time from years of adventuring. Also you can have up to Rank 8 on Talents that can only have Rank 5 at Character Creation and you can have 3 Traits above the max for each type of Trait (excluding Bloodline, only 1 extra for Extraordinary). Also due to how long you have lived you do not learn as quickly as you used to as other members of your Race do. Not everything gives you XP, and whenever you do gain XP you gain 1 less. Requirement: Must be an age that is considered Elderly for your Race. You may also start off with 3 additional XP worth of Flaws than whatever your racial normal is.

These are all traits having to do with the field of battle including just knacks to make you better or special battle techniques or tactics to attack foes or dominate the field of battle with with. You can start with up to four of these. Note that I got out the main ones, if there are special things you think would be cool combat techniques or abilities, tell me. You can have up to 3 of these.

Ambidexterity (3 XP): You know how to fight somewhat effectively while wielding a weapon in each hand. As long as you are wielding a Light Weapon in your off hand you can wield another one in your main hand (Medium or Light Weapon). You can also get a second attack with this other weapon, at a -5 to the roll. This also includes a fist as your other Weapon. Can use this with just both fists if you get Fisticuffs Rank 4. Requirements: Dexterity 6 and either Melee Weaponry or Fisticuffs Rank 4.

Armor Proficiency (2 XP): You are quite accustomed to wearing and moving in a certain kind of Armor. Select one Armor Type (chain, leather, padded, plate, scale, etc). Your Armor Penalty while wearing that Armor type is reduced by 1. Also when sleeping in any armor you only lose half of the Energy that you would normally lose. This can be purchased multiple times to get the -1 Armor Penalty bonus for different kinds of armor. Requirements: Endurance or Will 4.

Arc of Death (4 XP): You create a spinning arc, wall, or circle of steel or wood by spinning your weapon (Medium or Heavy) about you in a vicious arc or circle. For every round you do this you get +5 to your Parry Defense as well as letting you make a Negotiation (Intimidation) Roll for all of those close by (as this act is very intimidating). Furthermore you also get one Free Strike per round as your weapon moves about you. This rare combat technique uses 1 Energy per round and is a Major Action that cannot be used while moving more than half speed. Requirements: Melee Weaponry Rank 6 and either Dexterity 6 or Might 6 and Dexterity 4.

Bashing Blow (3 XP): You strike hard at your foe to try and get through their armor and shear it away with brute force, spending 1 Energy to do so. If you hit you ignore half of the opponent's Armor Rating. If you get a Critical you permanently damage their armor, meaning the foe's Armor Rating is reduced by half for rest of the combat. Requirements: Improved Shattering Blow.

Berserker Rage (3 XP): You can enter a complete frenzy, using your incredible rage, by spending 1 Energy per round. While in this state, you get +5 to all Melee Weaponry, Fisticuffs, and Concentration Rolls. Furthermore, you ignore all Energy and Health penalties while in this state, but the moment you leave it you feel these penalties. Requirements: Endurance 5 and be of a more barbaric disposition.

Careful Aim (2 XP): With your skill in using ranged weaponry you can concentrate and take aim carefully, able to fire at a target who is fighting another target in melee without penalty or fear of hitting an unintended target. This costs 2 Energy though. Requirements: Dexterity 6 and either Projectile or Thrown Weaponry Rank 3.

Cleave (2 XP): When wielding either a Heavy slashing weapon or a Medium one in two hands you can cleave through your foes. If you attack a foe and take them down (as in, knocking them to 0 Vitality or lower), you then can follow up this mighty slash into the next opponent, getting a Free Strike against any opponent within range of your blade (as all Free Strikes, this has a -5 penalty). You can spend 1 point of Energy to eliminate this penalty though. Requirements: Might 6, Melee Weaponry Rank 1.

Dual Wielding (2 XP): You are a bit more skilled in dual wielding now. You can wield two medium weapons without penalty (although you still get a -5 penalty on the offhand second attack). You can opt to spend a point of Energy to eliminate the -5 penalty though for your attack. Requirements: Need the Ambidexterity Trait and Rank 5 Melee Weaponry.

Feint (3 XP): You are skilled enough in combat and the art of bluffing to where you can mislead an opponent in combat to throw them off guard. You may make a Negotiation (Bluffing) Attempt (or Performance if you have 3 Ranks in it) against your opponent's Concentration or Observation Roll. If your roll beats theirs they become Off Guard against your next attack, which can either be a Free Strike or another form of followup attack (like a Shield Bash, Pugilistic Extra, Swift Actions, or Swift Strike). Using this takes 1 Energy. If you get a Critical (or they Fumble) then you can do this and a regular attack all as one action. Requirements: Melee Weaponry Rank 3 and either Task Focus (Bluffing) or Performance Rank 5.

Fell Swing (2 XP): You have learned to swing your weapons with either more power from a heavy hand or just dead on accuracy. For any Medium or Heavy Weapons you wield two handed their Damage increases by 1 and the Max Damage they can deal increases by 5. Requirements: Dexterity or Might 6 and Melee Weaponry 5.

Harrowing Presence (3 XP): As the Inspiring Presence Battle Trait, but instead you cause fear to your enemies, giving them a -2 on all Combat Rolls. Costs 1 Stamina and lasts one minute. If you do have Inspiring Presence then both of these affects can be active at the same time for just one Energy per minute. Requirements: Charisma 7 and Reputation 15 (Negative or Neutral).

Heavy Hitter (2 XP): You are quite the heavy puncher. The maximum damage for all Unarmed Strikes raises up to 15. Not only that, but you only get -2 when attacking or parrying armed opponents while unarmed instead of a -5. Requirements: Fisticuffs 5, Might 6.

Hefty Slugger (2 XP): You prefer just pure brute force in a punch or even a pure unarmed brawl to give accuracy rather than speed, and know how to do such. You may use Might for Fisticuffs instead of Dexterity. Requirements: Fisticuffs Rank 3, Might 6

Impale (2 XP): You are so strong and skilled with a weapon that with any piercing weapon (spear, polearm, longsword, etc) you may impale a foe upon it if you score a 10 over their Defense. If your Might is equal to or higher than theirs, then they are stuck upon your weapon. They may attempt to free themselves on their turn (Might or Fisticuffs Roll opposing your own), but if they fail then they are stuck to the weapon and suffer Vitality Damage equal to the difference between Rolls. Upon successful impalement a point of Energy is used. Requirements: Might 7, Melee Weaponry Rank 3.

Improved Disarm (3 XP): When attempting to Disarm the penalties you suffer are halved (-2 for disarming Light or Medium Weapons, -5 for disarming Heavy Weapons instead of -5 and -10). A Disarm is a Melee Attack (and thus a Primary Action). By spending 1 Energy for Light/Medium Weapons or 2 Energy for Heavy you may eliminate the penalties. Requirements: Dexterity 6 and Melee Weaponry Rank 5.

Improved Shattering Blow (3 XP): You are much better at using your own brute strength and weapon skill to break an opponent's weapon, armor, or shield. Instead of needing a 10 over their defense you only need a 5 over their defense. If you succeed you either destroy (if its damaged or wooden) or damage (if its metal or wooden master crafted) the targeted object. Master crafted steel weapons or heroic/legendary weapons can only be damaged or destroyed if attacking with a weapon of equivalent craft or strength. Using this maneuver costs 1 Energy and requires either a Heavy Weapon or Medium Weapon wielded with two hands. Requirements: Might 7 and Melee Weaponry Rank 5.

Improved Shield Bash (3 XP): You may now attack with a Shield as a Primary Action with no -5 to your Roll or by spending one point of Energy you may make a shield attack as a Free Strike, which like all Free Strikes has a -5 to the Roll. Normal shield attacks are primary actions with a -5 to their Roll. Requirements: Fisticuffs or Melee Weaponry Rank 3.

Improved Trip (3 XP): You can use a staff, spear, polearm, greatsword, greataxe, greatflail, maul, or other similar weapon to attempt to trip an opponent. You do not get the usual -5 penalty for Trip Attacks (unless the creature has more than two legs). If you get a Critical you Trip and deal damage (and a Fumble causes you to fall Prone). This costs 1 Energy and may not work on larger creatures or those with strange anatomies. Requirements: Melee Weaponry Rank 5.

Inspiring Presence (3 XP): Your presence inspires all allies around you, allowing them to do much better in battle. By spending a point of Energy you grant +2 to all Combat based Rolls to all allies within a number of yards equal to your Charisma (so just... people within basic movement distance of you somewhat) if they can see or hear you. It is twice the distance if you have a banner or shield regalia, something to identify you. This effect lasts for one minute (10 Rounds). Requirements: Charisma 7 and Reputation 15 (Positive or Neutral)

Mighty Weaponry (3 XP): Instead of relying on speed and finesse when using heavy weapons you can rely on their weight and your own physical might to power their swings to hit targets with great speed and power. Instead of using your Dex for Melee Weaponry when wielding Heavy Weapons you may use your Might Score. Requires: 6 Might and Melee Weaponry Rank 3.

Mounted Archery (2 XP): You are an experienced rider and user of ranged weapons. You get a +5 on your Riding Roll to attempt to use a Ranged Weapon while moving while mounted (normal DLs are 15 for half speed, 25 for full). Requirements: Riding Rank 7 and either Projectile Weaponry or Thrown Weaponry Rank 5.

Mounted Charge (2 XP): You plow into a target the size of your horse or smaller to either try and knock them back or deal additional damage with an attack. For knocking them back you make a Riding Roll verse their Defense and knock them back a yard, plus an extra yard equal to 1/5th your success over their Defense. If you choose additional damage you make an attack, dealing additional damage equal to 1/5th of your success over the Roll. If you have a Lance or Spear you get +2 on this Melee Weaponry Roll. This maneuver costs 1 Energy to use. If you get a Critical you perform both affects. Requirements: Riding Rank 3.

Power Shot (2 XP): You are strong enough to fire projectiles with even greater strength and power, increasing the damage modifier of all Projectile and Thrown Weapons (excluding Crossbows) by 1 point. Requirements: Might and Dexterity 5 and either Projectile or Thrown Weaponry Rank 5.

Precision Shot (3 XP): Your ability to take steady aim and focus allows you to try and locate and shoot for weak points in a foe's armor. By spending 2 Energy when you make an attack with a ranged weapon you can ignore the Foe's armor if you hit them. This only works for Projectile Weaponry. Requirements: Careful Aim

Precision Strike (3 XP): You can spend 1 Energy to focus and concentrate, trying to strike an unarmored point on a foe with a -5 to the Roll. If you hit then you ignore the Foe's Armor Rating. You can spend an additional point of Energy to eliminate the -5 penalty for this maneuver. Requirements: Dexterity 7 or Melee Weaponry 8.

Proximity Shot (2 XP): You are so good with ranged weapons that you are capable of even firing at point blank range without incuring a penalty. The foe still gets a Free Strike against you, but you suffer no penalty. If you manage to avoid the Free Strike (or make a DL 5 + Damage taken Concentration/Hardiness Roll if hit) then you can fire your weapon at the foe at point blank with a +5 to your Roll. Also when firing at a foe from close range you get a +2. Requirements: Either Projectile Weaponry or Thrown Weaponry Rank 7 and Dexterity 6.

Pugilistic Extra (3 XP): As a follow up to any Major Action melee attack (meaning not a part of a Free Strike), you may make another unarmed strike at a foe as a Free Strike (-5 to Roll) that round. Doesn't use Energy. Requirements: Fisticuffs Rank 3 and Melee Weaponry Rank 3.

Riposte (3 XP): You are skilled enough and quick enough to react to the flow of battle to where you can attack immediately after you are attacked. By spending 1 Energy you can immediately make a Free Attack at an opponent who attacked you (regardless of whether or not they missed). If you have 4 Ranks in Fisticuffs you can use this Trait with Fisticuffs as well. Requirements: either Swift Actions or Dex 7 and Melee Rank 8.

Rushing Attack (3 XP): You are skilled enough at moving through the field of battle to where you can make a free attack as a part of your movement (meaning as a Simple Action) as long as you run for a few yards (meaning if you want to move and attack, you could get two attacks out of this). This attack has a -5 penalty like all other Free Attacks. By spending 2 Energy though you can eliminate this penalty. If you have Riding Rank 3 then you may use this Trait while mounted. Requirements: Rank 3 Melee Weaponry and either Might 5 and Dex 4 or Might 4 and Dex 5.

Sneak Attack: (3 XP): If you manage to sneak up behind someone, aside from catching them off guard, you get a +5 to your Attack Roll when attacking an opponent with a sneak attack if you are wielding a Light or Medium Weapon. If you have five ranks in Projectile or Thrown Weaponry then you can use this Trait with those Talents as well (but you must be within close range for the +5 to count). Requirements: Dexterity 7, Melee Weaponry 4, Stealth 4.

Sweeping Strike (4 XP): If you use a weapon capable of performing a Trip (staff, spear, polearm, greatsword, greataxe, greatflail, maul, and etc) you may make an attack against all opponents around you. Upon a successful hit you not only deal damage to all targets within reach of your weapon, but you also trip them. If anyone has 6 or more Might than you do then this Trait doesn't work. The target also must be capable of being tripped. Requirements: Melee Weaponry Rank 7 and Might 4.

Swift Actions: (4 XP): You are swift enough to where you can act twice in a single short period. By spending a point of Energy you can perform an additional Primary Action. Note that you cannot use magic or any other special power twice in a round without the Swift Cast Trait as well as this one. Requirements: Dex 8, Will 5

Unite and Conquer (3 XP): You are good at working with others. When you and other allies outnumber a foe on multiple sides your Flanking bonus doubles. So instead of +1 to Attack for each person Flanking a foe, you get +2 to your Attacks Rolls for each person. Requirements: Dexterity 6 and Observation Rank 3.

These are special Traits that show uniqueness about your bloodline. I am not going to write any of these down since there are so many potential possibilities due to all of the different kinds of beings, creatures, and even entities that exist in this world (Well, I might put a few down here and there). These Traits can include having their blood in your bloodline, being a direct child of some being, or even just having some kind of blessing (or curse, depending upon how you look at it) that affects you immensely. You may only have one Bloodline Trait, and they can only be purchased at Character Creation, no exceptions. They also usually cost alot of XP (the cheapest possible ones probably being 4 XP with the most expensive being around 8 XP).

These are traits that depict the supernatural, magical, or just above the ordinary abilities. You may have only three of these at Character Creation. Note that these Traits can either be related to magic or even grant you other special supernatural powers (within reason). Ask me if you have any special ideas.

Arcane Sense (2 XP): You know how to use magic to sense magical powers and forces. By spending 1 Energy you may try and sense for magical power in the area. When you do this you make an Arcane Craft or Sorcery Roll, the higher the roll the more you can intuit about powers you detect or you can detect things that might be harder to detect in an area. Requirements: Arcane Craft or Sorcery Rank 3, Observation Rank 3, and Willpower 5.

Blood Magic (3 XP): By pouring a bit of your own blood onto the symbols you draw you effectively use your own life force to increase their power. For each point of Vitality you spend (up to your Endurance Score), as this represents you cutting yourself either a little or alot to get your own blood onto it, you get a +1 on your Sorcery Roll (if you have a powerful or evil bloodline you get +2 for each point of Vitality spent instead). Furthermore, for more ritualistic magical attempts, sacrificing an animal gives you a +2 and sacrificing a person gives you a +5 and the Energy Cost is halved. Note though that repeatedly cutting yourself is not only seen as bizarre and strange (if someone sees the cuts), but it can also lead to infection. Requirements: Endurance 5 and Sorcery Rank 5.

Beyond Sight* (4 XP): You have the mysterious gift, or curse depending upon how you look at it, known as Beyond Sight, which lets you see things others cannot. There will be times when you will be plagued with very vague visions, a DL 15 Apt or Will Roll being required to be able to interpret these visions. Not only that, but you can spend 1 Energy to force a vision about something to try and intuit more information about it, this requiring a DL 15 Will Roll to force it and then a DL 15 Apt roll to interpret it. Requirements: Will 6 or Observation Rank 6

Counterspell (3 XP): You can use magic to negate and resist other magic by uttering the appropriate words of power and essentially just knowing how to turn back other magic. This is done as a Simple Action outside of your turn and is done using the Words of Power Trait. It costs 1 Energy every time you do this, but it essentially allows you to defend against magic with either Arcane Craft or Sorcery instead of the normal skill. Getting a Critical will allow you to turn the magic back upon the user. Requirements: Words of Power, Linguistics Rank 6

Dark Contract: (6 XP): You or someone in your family perhaps have made a contract with a demon or other dark creature and now it is bound to you through a contract. For starters, one of the benefits of this contract is that you may now learn Sorcery if you so choose to (and meet the Stat requirements) as the force you are contracted with teaches it to you (this must be purchased at Character Creation for this option, unless purchased during a longer time skip). This Contract means you are bound with a demon or other dark being. By sacrificing 3 Energy and 2 Vitality you may call upon this dark force to aid you either in combat in some way for a number of rounds equal to your Charisma minus one. You may also make Negotiation Rolls whenever you call upon the being to try and convince it to do other things for you. Note though that it may ask for you to pay a price when you do this, the price varying upon both the being contracted and what you are trying to make it do. Requirements: Charisma 4, Willpower 5.

Far Reaching Magic (3 XP): Your magic can affect objects or things a bit further away from you now. Not only that, but for uses of magic that would be better on an object, you can now use just within close distance of said object. You can double the range of effectiveness on both accounts by spending 2 Energy. Requirements: Sorcery or Arcane Craft Rank 8.

Grimorie (3 to 5 XP): Either something you compiled yourself or a gift from a teacher, you have either a collection of scrolls, tome, or some other form of writings that contains a collection of your magical and possibly alchemical (if you know Alchemy) knowledge. Whenever you use magic and you are consulting the Grimorie you get +2 to your Sorcery or Arcane Craft Roll, but this uses up an additional point of Energy. Furthermore you get +2 to all other Arcane Craft, Sorcery, and Alchemy Rolls you make while consulting this Grimorie. Furthermore, for 5 XP instead of 3 XP, your Grimorie can contain some rare or special knowledge of either Alchemy, Sorcery, or Arcane Craft. Requirements: Apt 5, Linguistics 3, and either Alchemy 3, Arcane Craft 3, or Sorcery 3.

Magic Affinity* (8 XP): You possess a strange natural affinity for the power and knowledge of magic, having a natural knack at understanding it. Untrained, you possess a few abilities of your own. For starters, you acquire the Arcane Sense Trait for free and can use your Willpower or Aptitude Traits to roll it and if you do learn Arcane Craft or Sorcery you automatically detect basic powers in an area if you are close to them or if an item you touch has power within it. Also you may use magical items freely as long as they can be used without restrictions. Furthermore you get a +1 on all Rolls to understand, use, or resist magic. If you spend 2 XP though you gain Rank 1 in Arcane Craft, meaning you can now use and learn this art (as your natural knack for magic allowed you to somewhat self teach yourself in a slightly difficult manner). Once you learn Arcane Craft you get a +1 bonus to using it. This Trait cannot be used to learn Sorcery. Furthermore, you pay 1 less XP for Words of Power, Counterspell, and other select Magic Traits upon purchasing this Trait. Requirements: Aptitude 5 or Divine Sight.

Ritual Magic (3 XP): You possess the knowledge of how to perform special magical rituals. These are forms of magic that involve very intricate symbols, glyphs, and even sometimes special materials and other things (using some certain special materials can let you perform different forms of magic). You can now use Arcane Craft or Sorcery to perform special rituals of power that let you perform much more complex and intricate magics. Note though that these rituals take at least one hour. For each additional hour you spend though you get a +1 on the Sorcery or Arcane Craft Roll. For each helper you have who either has 2 ranks in Performance, has the Magic Affinity Trait, or has a rank in Arcane Craft or Sorcery you get an additional +1 to the roll. For every hour you spend on the ritual you must spend an additional point of Energy, but this Energy cost can be split between helpers. Some special forms of magic can only be used with this technique due to how complicated they are. Requirements: Arcane Craft or Sorcery Rank 7, or Magic Affinity and Rank 5 Arcane Craft or Sorcery.

Runic Glyph (3 XP): You know how to make Runic glyphs. These are special glyphs that allow you to store the power of magic within the object you draw or even engrave them upon to retain the power of magic in an object for a long period of time. The power of the magic in the glyph can be called upon from the object any time and it can be slightly altered to the fit the current situation at hand (like if you put magic in it meant to just move an object you could use it to control an object specifically since both of these things deal with basic movement). Making a runic glyph and empowering it with magic takes an hour, but you get a +5 on the Arcane Craft or Sorcery Roll to make the magic you are putting into the glyph. This means that you could take the chance to try and attempt a bit more complex magic. You can also use this special glyph to store a usage of Ritual magic into a Runic Glyph to use at a later time. Requirements: Either have Arcane Craft or Sorcery Rank 8 or the Ritual Magic Trait.

Spirit Calling* (5 XP): A strange power that very few have. In fact, most people who even hear about it either are skeptical that it even exists or assume it to be some form of dark magic. Still, it does exist and it is not what most think it is. This power is a mysterious one that one is either naturally born with and hone over time, or learns through many long months of meditation and training, usually from someone who has it already. By spending 2 Energy you can make a Willpower or Charisma (DL 15) Roll and call upon a spirit of the area. Usually its just a basic spirit, but the situation or area you are in may alter this. The spirit will stay and aid you for a number of rounds equal to your Charisma. The spirit will aid you in combat, but may also be convinced to do other tasks through a DL 25 Negotiation Roll. Requirements: Charisma and Will 5, Observation Rank 5 or Beyond Sight, Negotiation Rank 3, and Survival Rank 1.

Spirit Pact (7 XP): You have made a contract or pact with a powerful spirit, binding you to it and it to you (most likely the second one though, as its usually powerful spirits who do this). This goes a step above Spirit Calling. This spirit that you have pacted with shall lend you some of its power, allowing you to call upon it with powerful Spirit Invocations, special prayer like chants that invoke its power and presence. These work in the same way that Arcane Craft/Sorcery does with Words of Power, only unlike Arcane Craft and Sorcerery, you can only use what powers are given to you in the chants, which depend upon the Spirit you have made your pact with. Furthermore, you get a +5 on all Rolls that involve Spirit Calling this Spirit or any other Spirit that happens to serve this one. Ask DM for details on what types of Spirits you can pact with and what powers they can bestow upon you. Requirements: Spirit Calling, Charisma 6, Will 6, and Negotiation Rank 5.

Swift Casting (3 XP): You know how to channel and use powers quickly. Instead of a full round action you may use magic as just a regular action, allowing you to perform other simple actions. Alternatively, if you possess the Words of Power Trait, and use that instead you can use magic as a Simple Action. Regardless of which one you do, using this Trait gives a -5 to the roll and makes the magic use up an additional point of Energy. Note that if you possess the Swift Actions Trait you can use magic twice in a round, both uses costing additional energy, but only the second one taking a -5 penalty. Requirements: Arcane Craft or Sorcery Rank 6

Words of Power (4 XP): You have learned a very special and powerful way to use magic. Instead of drawing glyphs you know how to speak these glyphs in words in the arcane language. You no longer have to draw glyphs, meaning that using magic in combat is a regular action if you choose not to draw the symbols on a surface. Note though that using these words takes a bit more energy, increasing the energy cost of your magic by 1. Requirements: Linguistics Rank 4 and either Arcane Craft or Sorcery Rank 7

Calm and collected, Fiore rarely speaks, and if he ever does speak, almost everything that comes out of his mouth sounds as if it's a command. Fiore is overall a nice person, trying to help people however he can whenever he can; however, his looks lead people to think otherwise and tend to make people shy away from him, especially people around his age; to add to this, Fiore is never able to make friends, nor is he able to make time with friends due to the loss of his hometown, which makes him train with his free time.

Fiore believes in honor, and his actions are widely swayed by honor, meaning that if he thinks a course of action is not very "honorable," he will not choose to go down that path, even if it is a direct order from his superiors, preferring to find a better alternative.

In combat, Fiore's personality slightly changes. Instead of being nice, Fiore will do whatever he can to ensure his "victory" in combat, which means he will not hesitate to try risky maneuvers. Fiore believes in mercy, and if his opponent has been "bested" (which usually means that Fiore has disarmed his opponent), he will grant them mercy being that he is a man of honor.

Fiore grew up as an orphan in a once bustling town, however, due to both of his parents dying shortly after he was born and due to the fact that at that time an orphanage was not built yet, Fiore grew up in the streets. Every day, Fiore would struggle to find food and would often end up starving. In the winter, it was even worst. Fiore, in addition to not being able to find food, would end up cold since his clothing was reduced to nothing but rags. Eventually, someone found Fiore huddled up in a corner in nothing but rags and decided to take him in, that man was the lord of the bustling – but small – town.

The lord treated Fiore as a son and taught him everything he knew, from reading to writing, to being “honorable,” and the almost dead art of Fencing. Fiore, taking out all of his frustrations of life into fencing, soon became skilled at fencing at the young age of sixteen. In addition to fencing, Fiore was also taught how to negotiate and how to ride.

Eventually, at the age of 16, Fiore’s opportunity to give back to his father arose. Raiders from the north of the town arrived, and upon seeing the small but flourishing town, decided to raid it. It was in the dead of night that the raiders arrived, and as soon as they began the raiding, the militiamen responded as quickly as they could, but not quick enough, and were easily losing the fight to defend the town. Fiore later woke up to the sound of fighting, and after grabbing his armor, rapier, and parrying dagger, ran out into the city. Upon the sight of the fighting, Fiore dove into the fight. The militiamen, at the sight of such a young boy who selflessly fought for their town, fought even harder, and eventually the raiders ran off.

After this small event, Fiore was a hero to the people of the town, and Fiore’s fame spread throughout the town (and slightly across the land as an oral tale spread from traveler to traveler). Eventually, Fiore was recognized by his father, and was given the long forgotten title of “Duelist.” After that little event, Fiore, in secrecy, was given a weapon that was passed down from generation to generation (from Fiore’s step-grandfather to his stepfather), a rapier known as Exalia. The rapier known as Exalia was created by one of the best blacksmiths in Ithelia (one of the best in the area), and its tip was reinforced and refined (since a rapier was largely meant for thrusting). From then on out, Fiore carried the rapier everywhere he went, Fiore prized the rapier.

At the age of 18, tales of Fiore’s deed spread a bit further throughout Ithelia, although mainly being an oral tale spread from person to person (and the details of the story was changed a bit). However, something happened that would change Fiore’s life. When Fiore was off chasing down a bandit, Fiore’s town was raided. Fiore, upon returning back to his town, found the town in ruins and ashes. Fiore mourned for the loss of his hometown, blaming it on him that it happened (even though if he was there he too would have died).

After this, Fiore’s mind became a warzone, Fiore’s consciousness had split into two, one that was himself, and one that was “evil” all of the time. This separate consciousness would often tell Fiore that it was his fault that this or that happened, that he was a good for nothing loser, and because of this it would often cloud his judgement and his mindset, however, Fiore thought nothing of it, thinking that this was a burden, a scar, that he had to forever carry due to the destruction of the village.

Eventually, Fiore, after being done mourning for the loss of his village, became a freelancer, taking on whatever job he could, using the jobs as mere “training sessions” where he could become more skilled to defeat the raiders who caused the destruction of his village, and because of this, Fiore was restless. Whenever he could, wherever he could, he picked up as many jobs as he could, and if there were no jobs, he would simply use his free time to train, to practice his fencing skills, to better himself.

At the age of twenty, Fiore had made more than enough money for retirement, and Fiore’s name as a dependable freelancer was spread throughout the people who were looking for someone to hire for a job, so much so that on one fateful evening, a man sought out Fiore and challenged him to a duel on the next day in the evening.

On the next day, countless of people arrived to watch the duel, Fiore, confident in himself, found something to be wrong. His opponent was calm, too calm over a duel of life and death. As soon as the duel began, Fiore’s opponent rushed towards Fiore and tried to end the duel there by thrusting his sword towards Fiore, but Fiore, faster than his opponent, used his parrying dagger and easily disarmed his opponent. Fiore then kicked his opponent to the ground and held Exalia towards his opponent’s neck. Fiore, honorable, gave the man mercy and walked away, but the man quickly got up, picked up his sword, and rushed towards Fiore once more, attempting to kill him.

Fiore’s natural instinct kicked in. Fiore spun around, struck his opponent’s sword causing it to fly out of his opponent’s hand, and thrust Exalia into his opponent’s chest, piercing his lungs. Fiore, stunned at what he did, quickly took out Exalia and knelt down, trying to save his opponent’s life, but it was too late. His opponent die. Fiore, stunned at what he did, ran into the forest, after all, “It’s because of you, Fiore, that an innocent person died,” this was something that Fiore’s consciousness would often repeat.

After three days in the forest, not eating, not even moving, Fiore left the forest, acting like nothing ever happened, but on the inside, his consciousness was mocking him, insulting him, yelling at himself for killing the man. Fiore, secretly vowing that he would never take an innocent man’s life again, continued his day to day life.

Total XP:: 54 (45 + 4 + 5)
Unspent XP: 0

Might: 5
Endurance: 4 (3 + 1 from race)
Dexterity: 6
Aptitude: 4
Willpower: 2
Charisma: 5

Endurance: 22 (14 + 8)
Energy: 12 (5 + 4 + 3)
Luck: 3
Reputation: 5 (3 + 2 + 1 from Famed)
Positive

Acrobatics (Dex): 6 + 6 from Dex
Rank: 6
Synergy: Fisticuffs

Animal Handling (Cha): 1 + 5 from Cha
Rank: 1

First Aid (Apt): 1
Rank: 1

Fisticuffs (Dex): 4 + 6 from Dex
Rank: 4
+1 Rolls on Fisticuffs from Melee Weaponry Synergy
+1 Rolls on Fisticuffs from Acrobatics Synergy

Negotiation (Cha): 6 + 5 from Cha
Rank: 6
Synergy: Observation

Observation (Apt): 1 + 4 from Apt
Rank: 1
+1 Rolls on Observation from Negotiation

Riding (Dex): 2 + 6 from Dex
Rank: 2

Sleight of Hand (Dex): 5 + 6 from Dex
Rank: 5
Synergy: Stealth

Stealth (Dex): 0 + 6 from Dex
Rank: 0
+1 Rolls on Stealth from Sleight of Hand

Survival (Apt): 1 + 4 from Apt
Rank: 1

Swimming (Might): 1 + 5 from Might
Rank: 1

Melee Weaponry (Dex): 9 (7 + 2 from Profession) + 6 from Dex
Rank: 9
Synergy: Fisticuffs

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Ambidexterity: 3

Animal Magnetism: 3
+2 Riding and Animal Handling Rolls

Heirloom: 2
+Weapon
Weapon Type: Rapier
Name: Exalia

Famed: 2
+1 Fame

Profession (Freelance): 4
+2 Melee Weaponry
+Negotiation Rolls (Intimidation and Haggling)
+Free Weapon of Average Quality
+25 iL

Armor Proficiency (Leather): 2
-1 Armor Penalty of Leather

Riposte: 3

Total: 54

Obsession (+1 XP): Fiore is deeply obsessed at a minor level with finding clues about your parents. Fiore often speaks about finding them or actively tries to seek out the clues that he is somewhat obsessed with, if he fails to do so every five days than Fiore will have some mild malaise and suffer -1 to Willpower until he satiate his obsession by either speaking of it or trying to seek it out (usually by dropping everything and going on a small quest to seek out clues). If the player is ever presented with attempts to seek out clues, he must make a DL 15 Concentration roll to try and resist going after this attempt (if he chooses to resist).

Jaded (+1 XP): Due to Fiore's desire of getting stronger and him not really interacting with others, Fiore is jaded to almost everyone. Due to this, Fiore suffers a -1 to all Negotiation and Performance rolls.

Unique Madness (+3 XP): Fiore is stricken with a strange madness that causes him to hear voices or thoughts throughout his head. Due to this, whenever these voices come up in his head (whether it be whenever he's in combat or after he has done something), the player must make a DL 15 Concentration roll to resist the voices, or else he will fall into a crazed state of madness, getting a -5 to all rolls for the next five - seven 'rounds' (0-5, Seven, 6 - 12, Six, 13 - 14 Five) until he calms down or staves back his madness.

+5 XP

Weapons & Armor
Rapier
Name: Exalia
A rapier that has been passed down from generation to generation, Fiore was given this by his now deceased step father.
Quality: Master
+5 Damage
+1 Attacks and all Parrying Rolls
Cost: Free

Parrying Dagger
-1 Damage
+1 Parrying Roll
Quality: Average
Cost: Free

Leather Armor
Quality: Average
Armor Rating: 3
Armor Penalty: 1 (2 - 1 from Armor Proficiency)
Cost: 10 iL

Items
Map (8 iL)
3 Canteens of Water (3 iL)
Crackers & Jerky (35 days of ration = 35 iL)
Cost: 46 iL

Others
Horse
Name: Odysseus
A prized horse to Fiore that has been there for him countless amounts of time, always trying to get back to its master no matter what.
Cost: 40 iL

Total: 96

Wealth: 29 iL (75 + 25 + 25, rounded down, - 96)