Traits

BIND Core Rules

Attributes

  • Strength: muscle, brawn, toughness, height
  • Dexterity: finesse, coördination, balance
  • Speed: velocity, tendons, vim
  • Intelligence: memory, logic, tenacity, cunning
  • Wits: alacrity, levity, attention, acumen
  • Charisma: gravitas, glamour, confidence, symmetry

Skills

Each skill covers a variety of abilities -- at least one per Attribute.
StrengthDexteritySpeed
AcademicsOrating to a massive crowdForgeryCourier Runs
AthleticsLifting heavy loadsClimbingSprinting
DeceitIntimidationFeigning an injurySpreading a rumour across an entire town
StealthHiding in a hay bailMoving quietlyEscaping into a crowd
VigilanceKeeping watch all nightFeeling for an exit in the darkSearching a full forest for a particular tree
WyldcraftingWrestling a boarUntying a horse's bridleFleeing a stampede
IntelligenceWitsCharisma
AcademicsRecalling factsResisting an enchantment spellStorytelling
AthleticsFinding the easiest route to climbIdentifying optimal climbing conditionsStage acrobatics
DeceitCrafting a plausible lieMaking a quick excuseImplausible lies
StealthIdentifying the best hiding spotQuickly hidingSleuthing a banquet, uninvited
VigilanceInvestigating a crime sceneSpotting an illusion spellHearing the best gossip
WyldcraftingPlanning a new, hidden trailForaging for a quick mealSelling vegetables

Fate

  • Every character can store a number of Fate Points (FP) equal to their total Experience Points (XP) divided by 10 (round up) plus their Charisma Bonus.
  • If the character would receive Damage, they can elect to lose FP instead.

Fatigue Points

  • Every round of exertion inflicts one Fatigue Point.
  • Every Fatigue Point a character has above their current Health Points (HP) inflicts a -1 penalty to all actions.

Weight

  • Characters have a Weight Rating equal to their HP.
  • Characters can lift anything with a Weight Rating up to their Strength score, without problem.
  • Anything over the Weight Rating inflicts a -1 penalty to the character's Speed.
  • Characters can lift a maximum Weight Rating equal to 4 plus their Strength Bonus.
  • Characters can drag a maximum Weight Rating equal to 8 plus their Strength Bonus.
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