Advantages

For occupational templates, list the
job’s requirements (e.g., Languages for
a translator) or benefits (e.g., Clerical
Investment for a priest). Other possi-
bilities include “tricks of the trade”
(e.g., Combat Reflexes for a soldier)
and talents that would lead a person to
select this particular career (e.g.,
Night Vision for a thief).
For cultural templates, also consid-
er genetic and cultural traits (e.g., “All
Northerners
have
Temperature
Tolerance”), as well as Cultural
Familiarity (p. 23), Languages (p. 23),
and Social Regard (p. 86).
For dramatic templates, include
traits that are invariably found in liter-
ary and cinematic examples of the
archetype
(e.g.,
Charisma
or
Handsome appearance for a swash-
buckler).
Justify each advantage using an
argument similar to one of those
above – which means that most advan-
tages on a character template should
be learned or social in nature. Also, try
to avoid unusual advantages. If every
single character of a given type has a
rare advantage, it will dilute the value
of the advantage and possibly strain
the suspension of disbelief.
Example: A knight requires Status 2
[10]. His Wealth should be at least
Comfortable [10], to cover his cost of
living and buy his expensive equip-
ment. This costs 20 points.