General
Archetypes
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Abilities
Attributes
Note: Specialties may sound the same but worded different in examples/redundant. Double check with your storyteller.
Strength: Your character's raw and brute power.
• Poor: Lift/Carry 40 lbs (about 20 kgs).
•• Average: 100 lbs (close to 50 kgs).
••• Good: 250 lbs (a little over 100 kgs).
•••• Exceptional: 400 lbs (close to 200 kgs).
••••• Outstanding: 650 lbs (nearly 300 kgs)
Specialties: Never Lets Go, Powerful Arms, Reserves of Strength, Vicious, Steely Grip, Lower Body, Lean, Deceptive Strength, Raw Power, Iron Grip, Long Jumping, Vice Grip, Broad Shoulders, Mighty Blows
Source(s): V20 Pg 96-7, W20 Pg 124, M20 Pg 273, C20 Pg 160
Dexterity: Your character's general physical prowess. Speed, agility, overall quickness.
• Poor: Clumsy.
•• Average: Okay enough.
••• Good: Athletic potential.
•••• Exceptional: Could be an acrobat.
••••• Outstanding: Almost superhuman.
Specialties: Precise, Swift, Feline Grace, Lightning Reflexes, Preternatural Grace, Nimble Fingers, Smooth, Graceful, Nimble, Feline Reflexes, Hand-Eye Coordination, Catlike Reflexes, Swift, Steady Hand, Sure-Footed
Source(s): V20 pg 97, W20 Pg 124, M20 Pg 273, C20 Pg 160
Stamina: Health, toughness, resilience. How long you can exert yourself and how much punishment you can withstand.
• Poor: Fragile.
•• Average: Moderately healthy.
••• Good: Good shape.
•••• Exceptional: Can run (and win?) a Marathon!
••••• Outstanding: Herculean constitution.
Specialties: Tireless, Determined, Tough as Nails, Vigorous, Unbreakable, Resilient, Tough, Tenacious, Inexhaustible, Energizer Bunny, Unyielding, Do-or-Die, Vigorous
Source(s): V20 Pg 97, W20 Pg 124, M20 Pg 273-4, C20 Pg 160-1
Charisma: Entice/please others through your personality.
• Poor: Kinda sketchy.
•• Average: Generally likeable.
••• Good: Implicit trust in you.
•••• Exceptional: Personal magnetism.
••••• Outstanding: Can lead entire cultures.
Specialties: Graceful, Smooth Talker, Forceful, Urbane, Witty, Eloquent, Hustler, Air of Confidence, Captivating, Commanding Voice, Infectious Humor, Charming, Sexy, Bold, Inspirational, Sophisticated, Regal, Silver-Tongued, Outgoing
Source(s): V20 Pg 97, W20 Pg 124, M20 Pg 274, C20 Pg 161
Manipulation: Getting others to do what you want.
• Poor: Person of few (ineffectual?) words.
•• Average: Can fool some people sometimes.
••• Good: You haggle well.
•••• Exceptional: Politician/Cult leader.
••••• Outstanding: "I'll definitely tell him I robbed him!"
Specialties: Persuasive, Seductive, Well-Reasoned, Misdirection, Conjurer of “Facts”, Forked Tongue, Unswerving Logic, Doubletalk, Seduction, Guile, Charm, Eloquence, Emotional Appeals, True Believer, Cunning, Well-Reasoned, Glib, Fast Talker
Source(s): V20 Pg 97-8, W20 Pg 125, M20 Pg 274, C20 Pg 161
Appearance:How well you make a first impression. Anything remarkable on initial observation.
• Poor: Ugly/Clothes stink/Turn people off.
•• Average: You don't stand out in a crowd.
••• Good: Get approached at bars.
•••• Exceptional: People try to make your acquaintance.
••••• Outstanding: Unforgettable.
Specialties: Unconventional Looks, Photogenic, Fashion Sense, Unforgettable Face, Memorable Pose, Genial, Exotic, Alluring, Noble Bearing, Cute, Hawt, Captivating, Roguish, Adorable, Classic Hollywood Beauty, Commanding, Style
Source(s): V20 Pg 98-9 W20 Pg 125, M20 Pg 274, C20 Pg 161
Perception: Ability to observe your environment.
• Poor: Self-absorbed? Airhead?
•• Average: Aware of the big picture.
••• Good: Perceive small changes to environment/moods/textures.
•••• Exceptional: Almost nothing escapes you.
••••• Outstanding: Instantly observe things almost imperceptible to human senses.
Specialties: Attentive, Insightful, Careful, Discerning, Tactical, Eyes in the Back of Your Head, Farsighted, Uncanny Instincts, Detail-Oriented, Uncanny Insight, Astute, Intuitive, Sharp Senses, Hawkeye, Vigilant, Clairvoyant, Insightful
Source(s): V20 Pg 99, W20 Pg 125, M20 Pg 274, C20 Pg 161
Intelligence: Grasp of facts/knowledge.
• Poor: Dullest crayon.
•• Average: Smart enough to realize you're average.
••• Good: More enlightened than most.
•••• Exceptional: Brilliant.
••••• Outstanding: Genius.
Specialties: Book Knowledge, Creative, Analytical, Problem Solver, Subject Authority, Lateral Problem Solver, Creative Logic, Probability Calculation, Trivia, Book-Learning, Deep Thoughts, Bright, Creative, Keen-Edged Mind, Scholarly, Subject Expertise, Logical
Source(s): V20 Pg 99 W20 Pg 125-6, M20 Pg 275, C20 Pg 161-2
Wits: Think on your feet/react quickly to certain situations.
• Poor: Uhh... whut?
•• Average: Know when to hold 'em and fold 'em in poker.
••• Good: Seldom surprised/speechless.
•••• Exceptional: Make others realize "why didn't I think of that?"
••••• Outstanding: Think/respond quicker than you can act.
Specialties: Getting the Jump on Others, Witty Bon Mots, Changes in Strategy, Ambushes, Snappy Retorts, Ambushes, Cool-Headed, Cunning, Combat Reflexes, Street Survivor, Cunning, Feral, Fox-Witted, Instinctive, Clever Retorts, Pre-Emptive, Change of Plans
Source(s): V20 Pg 99-100, W20 Pg 126, M20 Pg 275, C20 Pg 162