Attributes Each PC has seven physical attributes. These attributes will affect how well the PC performs in various areas. Each of the seven attributes is described below. How that attribute may affect certain character classes is also described. This will be modified by many factors such as class, race and gender. The appendix has tables that show how PC abilities are affected by the various attributes.
Depending on the class of the PC, one or more of these attributes may be a prime attribute. A prime attribute is one that is particularly important to a PC. For example, intelligence is important for Mages while strength, dexterity and constitution are most important for fighters. Different races have modifiers added to, or subtracted from their attributes during PC generation to reflect the differences in race. For example, elves receive +1 to dexterity and -1 to strength, while dwarves receive +1 to both strength and constitution, and -1 to both dexterity and karma.
Strength: Strength is an indicator of how physically strong a PC is. A PC's strength will determine how much he can carry, extra damage that will be inflicted in battle from physical attacks, as well as increase a PC's chance to successfully hit an opponent. From time to time, great strength will be needed to perform such feats as bending bars, smashing in doors, and moving heavy objects.
See tables 2.1, 6.0 in "Apendix of Tables"
Table 2.1 Special Action Modifiers (Strength Modifier)
Table 6.0 Strength Modification Table
Intelligence: Intelligence is the measure of how fast a PC can learn new information, and to apply that information to a fast changing situation. A PC with high intelligence is slightly more resistant to magic and is better able to fend off some magical attacks that affect the mind.
Wisdom: Wisdom is the measure of how well a PC can apply past experience to the current situation. A wise PC is also more resistant to magic and is better able to fend off some magical attacks that affect the mind.
Dexterity: Dexterity is a measure of a PC's speed and reflexes. A PC with high dexterity will be more likely to perform tricky tasks, such as picking a lock, walking a tight rope, climbing walls, and will also be harder to hit in combat. A high dexterity is also essential for dodging arrows, rocks, darts or any other thrown weapon.
See table 7.1 in "Apendix of Tables"
Table 7.1 Armor Category Adjustments for Dexterity
Constitution: Constitution is the measure of how hardy a PC's body is. PCs with a high constitution will gain more stamina points per experience level, and will be better able to fend off attacks that affect the body, such as poison or noxious gases. A high constitution is also important in surviving resurrection.
Karma: Karma is the indicator of a PC's personality, good looks, and ability to get along with others in general. High karma is important to have when dealing with others, for you will generally fare better in such situations.
Luck: Luck is an indicator of a PC's general good fortune in life. PCs with good luck will from time to time have a successful outcome, where one who is unlucky would fail. This factor can sometimes reflect the magical nature of some races such as Furfoots, who benefit from good luck due to unexplained magical properties that are inherent to their race.
See tables 1.1-1.3 in "Apendix of Tables"
Table 1.1 Minimum Attributes by Class
Table 1.2 Minimum Attributes by Race
Table 1.3 Bonus Attributes by Race
Other Attributes
There are many attributes that each PC possesses.
Damage: Damage is the amount of damage a PC will inflict in melee combat in addition to that normally afflicted by the weapon. This is the sum total of all strength bonuses, as well as any magical bonuses from wielded weapons and worn items. This bonus is added to the amount of damage that is done by your weapon if any.
See table 6.0 & 9.0 in "Apendix of Tables"
Table 6.0 Strength Modification Table
Table 9.0 Weapon Damage Table
Stamina: Stamina is the amount of damage a PC can withstand before going unconscious. If a PC's stamina falls to 0, then that PC will become unconscious. If their stamina falls below -9, they die. Dead PCs can only be revived by some type of resurrection.
See table 1.7 in "Apendix of Tables"
Table 1.7 Stamina Table
Spell Points: If the PC possesses Spell Points, then their current total is displayed along with the maximum number of spell points.
Armor Category: (AC) Armor Category is the measure of how difficult a PC is to hit with Melee weapons. The lower the AC, the more difficult to hit. AC varies from 20 (the easiest to hit) to -20 (the most difficult). As noted before, AC only determines how difficult it is to hit a PC with Melee weapons. Missile weapons and spells are determined differently.
See table 7.1 in "Apendix of Tables"
Table 7.1 Armor Category Adjustments for Dexterity
Magic Resistance: All nine of the races to which a PC may belong possess at least some resistance to Magic. If a PC lies within the area of a magical spell, there is a possibility that the PC will be able to resist its effects entirely. Not all spells are capable of being resisted in this way. The damage or effect of various spells is determined in a complex way. For further information on this, see the chapter on Magic Resistance and Saving Throws.
Level: Level is the experience level of the PC. As PCs adventure and gain experience, they will advance in experience levels. When a PC gains a level, they will receive additional stamina and abilities; and, if the PC is of a magic-using class, additional spell points as well.
See the chapter "Experience & Gaining Levels" for more information on levels.
