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performing physically stressful acts such as swimming orStrength (Str)marching longer, while a low constitution is moreRaw, physical power, strength is a measure of yoursusceptible to poisons and illness.muscles and how well you use them. A high strengthConstitution has a direct, bonus-based effect on theenables you to lift and carry more weight, hit harder, andfollowing abilities:grapple more effectively. A low strength score means itis easier for foes to restrain you and that you will have aharder time striking in melee combat, as well as do less Hit pointsdamage. Fatigue Fortitude saving throwsStrength has a direct, bonus-based effect on thefollowing abilities:Intelligence (Int) To-hit chances in melee combat Damage with melee and thrown weaponsgoverned by intelligence. Combat Modifier Bonusintelligence can master multiple skills more easily, while Combat Modifier Defenseone with a low intelligence will find themselves Lifting and carrying capacitieschallenged by academic pursuits and feats of mental Forcing open or breaking inanimate objectsprowess. Strength-based skillsReasoning ability, knowledge, and memory are allA character with a highIntelligence has a direct, bonus-based effect on thefollowing abilities:Dexterity (Dex)It Skill Pointsaffects your agility, grace, and precision. A high dexterity Bonus dialects and languagesallows a you to sneak and hide well, to open locks, or Channeling (for Initiates)make ranged attacks. A low dexterity, meanwhile, makes Intelligence-based skillsStealth and speed are governed by Dexterity.one clumsy and easier to hit in combat.Dexterity has a direct, bonus-based effect on theWisdom (Wis)following abilities:A measure of the perceptions and common sense acharacter has and the strength of their will power. A Defensecharacter with a high wisdom can endure torture or To-hit chances in ranged combatresist special attacks that affect the mind. Low wisdom, Combat Modifier Defensemeanwhile, dulls the senses and makes them easier to Reflex saving throwssurprise. Initiative Dexterity-based skillsWisdom has a direct, bonus-based effect on thefollowing abilities: Channeling (for both Initiates and Wilders)A character's toughness and overall health are Will saving throwsmeasured by their constitution. A character with a high Wisdom-based skillsConstitution (Con)constitution can take a lot of punishment or continue5

On the other hand, perhaps you wish to have aCharisma (Cha)character skilled in Channeling and so distribute yourPhysical beauty and the sheer power of a character'sskills as such:personality both fall under the measure of Charisma. It ispossible, of course, to have one without the other—to bevapid but beautiful, or persuasive but hideous.Strength 8Acharacter with a high charisma is persuasive andDexterity 12diplomatic, while a low charisma lends itself to weakerConstitution 10powers.Intelligence 10Wisdom 13Charisma has a direct, bonus-based effect on thefollowing abilities:Charisma 14 Channeling (for Wilders)Player characters, however, generally have at least Charisma-based skillsslightly greater abilities than the average citizen.Because of this, there are other, alternate ways ofdetermining statistics that generally guarantee a higherDetermining Statsoverall set of scores. I list three ways here:The simplest and most traditional method ofdetermining a character's ability scores is to roll 3d61) Lowest Score Method: What you do in this instance(three six-sided die) and add the totals together. Youis that, instead of rolling six sets of 3d6, you rollwould do this six times, arriving at six numbers rangingseven. Then, you drop the lowest single score andfrom 3 to 18. Then, each of these would be applied toplace the remaining six where you want.one of the six stats (sometimes in the order they wereinstance, if you roll these seven scores—11, 11, 8, 9,rolled, more commonly by assigning them where you16, 8, and 14—you would drop one of the 8's andwish).place the remaining six scores where you wish.ForFor example, let's say you roll 3d6 6 times and endDepending on the power level you want in theup with the following numbers: 10, 10, 8, 13, 12, and 14.campaign, you can add additional rolls (i.e., roll 8You would then assign each one of these numbers to onesets, drop the lowest two, roll 9 sets, drop theof the six stats.lowest three, etc). to ensure stronger PCs.The higher the number, the morecapable one is with the stat. You might want a character2) Lowest Roll Method: In this case, you would roll sixwho is a powerhouse in battle, so you would distributesets of 4d6 and drop the lowest single die roll in eachyour skills in this fashion:set. For instance, you might roll 4d6 and get theStrength 14following four numbers—2, 4, 3, and 4—you wouldDexterity 12then drop the 2 and end up with an 11. You do thisConstitution 13six times to get the six numbers you assign to theIntelligence 8ability scores. Depending on the power level youWisdom 10want in the campaign, you can add additional dieCharisma 10(i.e., roll 5d6, drop the lowest two die, roll 6d6, dropthe lowest three die, etc).6or combine with the

Lowest Score Method (i.e., roll 4d6 seven times, Leveling up:As the character advances in leveldrop the lowest die from each set and then drop the(more on this in the next chapter), they willlowest set) to ensure stronger PCs.automatically be able to improve any of their sixthththstats they so choose. Every 4 levels (4 , 8 , 12 ,3) Point Allocation Method: This method leaves theetc)., they will get 1 bonus point to add to any stat ofleast to chance. Each character starts with a 0 intheir choosing.each statistic and a pool of points that they can drawfrom to increase each ability score. The number of Destiny Feats: Characters gain access to feats (morepoints can vary depending on the power level of theon this in Chapter 5), which allow them to customizecampaign, though an average-power campaigntheir characters heavily. Amongst the various featswould have a starting pool of about 75 points. Inthey are allowed to pursue, there are certain trainingsuch a case, you could end up with the followingfeats which allow them to improve their abilityscores: 10, 10, 12, 12, 14, and 17. This method alsoscores.has the benefit of putting all the PCs on a levelplaying field with one another—one PC won't Special Abilities: Using certain special abilities, onedominate the party by virtue of few lucky rolls, orcan temporarily enhance their ability scores (orend up with a useless character because of a fewreduce the ability scores of opponents).bad ones. Improving AbilitiesItems:There are also certain items that cantemporarily increase ability scores. There are tconfer ability score increases for as long as that itemOne of the points of the game is that characters areis worn or used.supposed to grow and evolve. It would be difficult to dothis if ability scores—the fundamental underpinning ofthe character—were static through the course of thegame. To that end, there are several ways of improvingability scores, both temporarily and permanently. Themost common include:7

Chapter3 - 3Races& CulturesCHAPTER- RACES& CULTURESHuman characters have a dozen backgrounds toThe fields and forests of Andor are home to proudchoose from:and upstanding peasants and townsfolk who live theirlives simply, without affectation or indulgence.TheAiel: A fierce, semi-nomadic desert people who valueresidents of Arad Doman, on the other hand, are knownthroughout the land for their sensual natures andhonor above all else.Benefits: 2 Constitution,scandalously revealing clothing. Someone who lives in aForged by the Three-Fold Land: Does not suffer fromlarge, humid southern coastal city, such as Ebou Dar orconditions that would make a character fatigued.Illian, looks, acts, and talks differently from a tall, sternConditions that would make an Aiel exhaustednorthern person. And of course a giant Ogier or a desertinstead make them fatigued.warrior of the Aiel sticks out like a sore thumb anywhereAtha'an Miere (Sea Folk): A dark-skinned seafaringin the westlands (the lands west of the mountains of thepeople who ply exotic seas in the most powerfulSpine of the World).ships the world over. Benefits: 2 Dexterity, PeopleThough all these people are human (except theof the Sea: 6 to all Con checks made to hold yourOgier, naturally), where they come from influences whatbreath underwater, 6 to all Swim checks made tothey're like, how they think and act, and the way theyresist nonlethal damage from exhaustion, 6 to alldevelop as they grow. A child raised in Shienar typicallyFortitude saves made to resist damage frombecomes a very different sort of adult than one raisedsuffocation.Borderlander: Tough warrior folk from the kingdoms thatfrom Tarabon, Tear, or Cairhien. In the Wheel of Time setting, you reflect these sorts of differences by choosingborder the Blight.Benefits: 2 Constitution,a background for your character.Continue the Fight: Reroll Fortitude save once perday.Cairhienin: A nation founded on order and driven by theChoosing a Backgroundsubtleties of the Great Game of Houses. Benefits: 2Intelligence, Playing the Game: Reroll Wis-based skill"Background" is a broad term, generally referring tocheck once per day.the region or culture from which your character arises. ADomani: A sensuous and exotic people famed for theircharacter can only have one homeland, so you cannotenjoy the background benefits of both the midlands andfiercetempers,cunninginnegotiation,andnearby Tear, even if you decide that your character wasinscrutable ways. Benefits: 2 Charisma, The Art ofraised in a peddler family and traveled throughout bothSeduction: Reroll Cha-based skill check once per day.areas as a child. You must choose the one that best fitsEbou Dari: A passionate people famed for settling allmanner of offense with the dueling knife. Benefits:your concept of your character. 2 Dexterity, Beware the Knife: Force enemy to rerollAs you think about your background, you'll probablyattack once per day.want to consider the class and archetype you have inmind, as some backgrounds lend themselves to aIllianer: The people of a powerful seafaring nation thatparticular role more than others. Aiel, for example, canvalues justice and stability. Benefits: 2 Wisdom,be wanderers, but their homeland and upbringing makeThus Always to Tyrants: Once per day add Wisthem better suited to being algai'd'siswai.modifier to attack roll, character level to damage roll8

descriptions of backgrounds apply only to the majority ofon melee attack against foe.Midlander: The sturdy, stalwart folk of the centralpeople. In each background, some individuals divergeregions of the westlands, known for their practicalfrom the norm and your character could be one of these.outlook on life and modest country ways. Benefits:Don't let a specific background keep you from detailing 2 Wisdom, Wool-Headed: Reroll Will save once peryour character as you like.Table 3-1 lists all the backgrounds available today.Seanchan: Stern, mysterious, and deadly strangers fromhuman characters, describing dialects, bonus backgrounda distant land thousands of leagues beyond thetraits, and skill bonuses. For more detail about individualBenefits: 2 Constitution, Battle-countries and their behaviors, you can consult the Wheelwestern ocean.of Time books or pay a visit to the Wheel of Time WikiReady: Reroll Reflex save once per day.Tairen: A powerful nation renowned for its horses, theat http://wot.wikia.comabsolute grip of its nobles over the people, and itsHuman Characteristicstendency to war upon its neighbors. Benefits: 2Dexterity, Glory and Conquest: 4 bonus to all criticalhit confirmation rolls.As a human, your character is Medium-size, and hisTar Valoner: Citizens of the most beautiful, civilized, andor her base speed is 30 feet. This is true of all humanlearned city in the world, who live under the ever-characters (though the latter can be altered by feats andpresent shadow of the White Tower. Benefits: 2class abilities).Intelligence, If I Recall Correctly: Reroll Int-based skillYour character's background determines some of hischeck once per day.or her qualities, including special traits unique to thatTaraboner: A people torn by civil strife but justly proudbackground, skill bonuses, and what dialect of the Newof a heritage and learning that dates back to the AgeTongue he or she speaks.of Legends. Benefits: 2 Intelligence, How We Did Itin the Old Days: Once per day take 10 on any skillBackground Benefits: The second column on Table 3-1even if circumstances would not normally allow it.lists the benefits unique to each background.Unaffiliated: You are either an atypical example of yourRegional Traits: The third column contains several traitsgroup or perhaps you come from one of the ever-for each background.expanding areas of wilderness marring the map.represent the common sorts of talents people fromBenefits: 2 to any stat except Strength, All Aroundthat region learn. Choose two of them for yourthe World: Upon character creation, select onecharacter. Bear in mind that some traits can beadditional trait from any background.selected more than once.These special abilitiesBackground Skills: The next column gives several skills forAlternately, you can choose to play an Ogier.each background.These are skills commonlyInformation on Ogier appears after the section on humanacquired by people from that background. Selectcharacteristics.one skill for your character. You gain 1 rank in thisYou character's background gives you plenty of cuesskill and it becomes a class skills for your character,as to what sort of person he or she is, how he or she feelsregardless of which class you choose for yourabout characters of other backgrounds, and what mightcharacter.motivate him or her. Remember, however,

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