Character Options
80 entries in this section.
Specializations
Five broad areas define a character's strengths: Ranged Combat, Melee Combat, Body, Quickness, and Non-Combat.
Character CreationAttributes
Twenty focused abilities sit beneath the Specializations and shape how a character approaches action.
Character CreationJobs
Professional roles reinforce Skills and give non-combat specialists a distinct place in the group.
Character CreationSkills
Over forty learned abilities cover investigation, survival, medicine, technology, crafting, social action, and more.
SpecializationRanged Combat
Covers handguns, submachine guns, rifles, shotguns, sniper rifles, and support weapons.
SpecializationMelee Combat
Covers unarmed fighting, slashing, stabbing, crushing weapons, and shields.
SpecializationBody
Builds physical power and resilience through Strength, Endurance, and Toughness.
SpecializationQuickness
Governs Reaction, Speed, and Stunt—the tools for acting and moving under pressure.
SpecializationNon-Combat
Uses Intelligence, Wisdom, and Presence to support expertise beyond direct fighting.
Ranged Combat AttributeHandguns
Accuracy and handling with pistols and other handgun-class weapons.
Ranged Combat AttributeSMGs
Control and practical use of compact automatic firearms.
Ranged Combat AttributeRifles
Competence with general-purpose rifles and carbines.
Ranged Combat AttributeShotguns
Handling and tactical use of shotguns at their effective distances.
Ranged Combat AttributeSniper Rifles
Precision shooting with dedicated long-range weapons.
Ranged Combat AttributeSupport Weapons
Operation of machine guns and other crew-scale firearms.
Ranged Combat AttributeExotic Ranged
Training with unusual ranged weapons outside the standard groups.
Melee Combat AttributeUnarmed
Striking, grappling, and fighting without a weapon.
Melee Combat AttributeStabbing
Use of knives, spears, and other thrusting weapons.
Melee Combat AttributeSlashing
Use of swords, axes, and other cutting weapons.
Melee Combat AttributeCrushing
Use of clubs, hammers, and other impact weapons.
Melee Combat AttributeShields
Using a shield as protection and as a close-combat tool.
Melee Combat AttributeExotic Melee
Training with unusual close-combat weapons.
Body AttributeStrength
Raw physical power for lifting, forcing, and hard impacts.
Body AttributeEndurance
Sustained exertion and resistance to fatigue.
Body AttributeToughness
Physical resilience when enduring injury and harsh conditions.
Quickness AttributeReaction
Awareness and response speed when danger develops.
Quickness AttributeSpeed
How quickly a character moves and acts under pressure.
Quickness AttributeStunt
Acrobatics, risky movement, and physical improvisation.
Non-Combat AttributeIntelligence
Reasoning, technical learning, and applied knowledge.
Non-Combat AttributeWisdom
Judgment, perception, and practical experience.
Non-Combat AttributePresence
Confidence, communication, and personal influence.
SkillAnimal Handling
Train, calm, or ride animals like horses or cattle.
SkillAppraisal
Discern the value of objects, scavenged goods, and pre-Calamity tech.
SkillBarter
Reduce purchase costs through negotiation.
SkillComputer Use
Operate computers and software, including terminals and basic systems.
SkillHacking
Gain illegal access to computer files or networks.
SkillCooking
Prepare food to improve morale with healthy or delicious meals.
SkillCrafting
Create practical items like clothing or tools in a chosen Specialty Field.
SkillData Analysis
Process collected data to uncover hidden information.
SkillDeception
Portray oneself falsely and believably.
SkillDisguise
Alter appearance or mimic others.
SkillDog Training
Train dogs one-on-one for specific commands.
SkillDriving
Operate standard automobiles with precision.
SkillCargo Hauling
Transport goods using cargo vehicles.
SkillRacing
Safer high-speed driving using reflexes for chases or races.
SkillDrone Operation
Control drones remotely for surveillance or combat.
SkillEngineering
Design and repair machines or systems in a chosen Specialty Field.
SkillExplosives
Create, set, or defuse explosives.
SkillFaith
Discover courage through personal convictions.
SkillFarming
Grow crops, raise livestock, and maintain farm machinery.
SkillFirst Aid
Provide lifesaving aid.
SkillMedical Aid
Use advanced medicine and medications safely.
SkillSurgery
Perform major healing operations.
SkillForgery
Forge documents or signatures.
SkillHeavy Equipment Operator
Operate large construction machinery.
SkillHigh Society
Navigate elite social circles and pre-Calamity customs.
SkillInformation Gathering
Collect detailed information, rumors, and intel.
SkillInnuendo
Pass information through subtle motions or language.
SkillInsight
Read people’s emotions or motives.
SkillIntimidation
Cause fear to influence others.
SkillKnowledge
Mastery of a specific field.
SkillLeadership
Inspire or rally allies.
SkillLegerdemain
Sleight of hand to manipulate objects unnoticed.
SkillListen
Detect sounds like footsteps or machinery.
SkillLock Picking
Pick mechanical or electronic locks.
SkillMaintenance
Repair or enhance tech or vehicles in a chosen Specialty Field.
SkillManufacturing
Produce advanced items efficiently in a chosen Specialty Field.
SkillNavigation
Navigate using maps, stars, or landmarks.
SkillPersuasion
Coerce positively through charm or reason.
SkillPilot
Operate complex vehicles in a chosen Specialty Field.
SkillPoison Use
Apply poisons safely.
SkillScavenging
Locate and collect usable resources.
SkillSearch
Actively search for hidden items or clues.
SkillSmell
Detect and identify scents.
SkillSpot
Visually detect hidden objects or threats.
SkillSpycraft
Conduct espionage, surveillance, and code-breaking.
SkillStealth
Move undetected, hide, or move silently.
SkillStreetwise
Navigate street life, gangs, and urban survival.
SkillTeaching
Teach skills to others for basic tasks or assistance.
SkillWilderness Training
Survive wilderness, track, forage, forecast weather, and set traps.