Disadvantages

For the most part, follow the advice
given for advantages. In the case of
occupational templates, avoid disad-
vantages that are liable to inhibit job
performance (e.g., Honesty for a
thief). Focus instead on those that are
likely to help with the chosen career
(e.g., Fat for a sumo wrestler) and
those
that
are
expected
(e.g.,
Disciplines of Faith or Vows for a
priest). Some professions tend to lead
to disadvantages, a few of which
might be so common that they merit a
place in the template (e.g., Social
Stigma for a thief).
Dramatic templates are often
defined almost entirely by their men-
tal disadvantages, and frequently have
“good” disadvantages or tragic flaws –
see Disadvantages for Heroes (p. 119).
Example: Our knight owes fealty to
his liege lord, so we give him Duty
(Liege lord, 9 or less) [-5]. Since he’s a
heroic knight out of fantasy, we also
give him Code of Honor (Chivalry)
[-15], Honesty (6) [-20], and Vow
(Never refuse a request for aid) [-15].
This comes to -55 points.