Stats
Abilities
Note: Specialties may sound the same but worded different/redundant in examples. Double check with your storyteller.
Attributes
Note: Specialties may sound the same but worded different/redundant in examples. 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
Backgrounds
Merits
Flaws
Archetypes
Addict
Become utterly fixated on one passion.
Regain Willpower when you gorge yourself on a chosen passion.
Adherent
Pledge yourself to one cause above everything else.
Regain Willpower when you remain loyal to your cause despite hardships.
Adjudicator
Work to solve problems that affect your surroundings.
Regain Willpower whenever your attempts of providing solutions yield immediate results.
Alpha
Lead other by example.
Regain Willpower whenever your leadership is proven to be the most beneficial.
Architect
Strive to create something out of a sense of greater purpose. Your strength is Purpose, while your weakness is Obsession.
Regain Willpower when you establish something of lasting value.
Artiste
Try to reach others through your creations.
Regain Willpower whenever you reach an audience through your works.
Autocrat
Seek power and prominence for its own sake. Your strength is Leadership and your weakness is Dictatorship.
Regain Willpower when you gain control over a group or organization of other individuals.
Barbarian
Keep your distance from civilization, instead trusting the old ways.
Regain Willpower when you prove the values of your “barbaric” ways over civilization.
Benefactor
Work to protect the people around you. Your strength is Altruism, while your weakness is Obligation.
Regain Willpower when you do something someone else desperately needs.
Beta
Act as supporter for your group’s superior.
Regain Willpower whenever your counsel proves beneficial for the group. Lose Willpower when the leader is proven inefficient.
Bon Vivant
Try to enjoy life as long as it lasts. Your strength is your Love of Life, while your weakness is Hedonism.
Regain Willpower when you truly enjoy yourself.
Bravo
Use your power to bully others into submission. Your strength is Strength, while your weakness is Anger.
Regain Willpower when you achieve your agenda through brutishness or intimidation.
Capitalist
Strive to make profit by selling your commodities.
Regain Willpower when you make a successful sale.
Caregiver
Take comfort in consoling others. Your strength is Compassion, while your weakness comes from Smothering.
Regain Willpower when you nurture someone else.
Caretaker
Shepherd the flock around you to safety. Your strength is a Sense of Duty, while your weakness is Impatience.
Regain Willpower when you avert a disaster from your flock.
Celebrant
Take great joy out of your passion. Your strength is Passion, while your weakness is Intemperance.
Regain Willpower whenever you pursue or manage to convert another character to your passion. Lose Willpower when denied or suffering a disastrous failure.
Chameleon
Constantly alter your mannerisms and appearance.
Regain Willpower whenever you fool someone into thinking you’re someone else for your benefit.
Child
Be ignorant about the larger world around you. Your strength is Innocence, while your weakness is Immaturity.
Regain Willpower when you convince someone else to take care about you and your problems without benefit for themselves.
Competitor
Put yourself against the world’s odds. Your strength is Striving, while your weakness is Competitiveness.
Regain Willpower when you succeed at a challenge.
Conformist
Play your strengths in groups. Your strength is cooperation, while your weakness is Low Self-Esteem.
Regain Willpower when your group achieves a goal thanks to your support.
Conniver
Seek ways to let others work for you. Your strength is Cleverness, while your weakness is Envy.
Regain Willpower when you trick someone to serve your interests.
Coward
Hide your true self from all others.
Regain Willpower whenever your reveal something about yourself without being rejected.
Creep Show
Strive to inspire shock and disgust for show.
Regain Willpower whenever someone is appalled by your actions.
Crusader
Fight for an ideal of yours. Your strength is Zeal, while your weakness is Fanaticism.
Regain Willpower when you do something great in the name of a higher cause.
Curmudgeon
Constantly expect the worst to happen. Your strength is your Critical Eye, while your weakness is your Lack of Imagination.
Regain Willpower whenever someone does something specific and negative, just like you said they would.
Dabbler
Seek to find new interests.
Regain Willpower whenever you devote yourself to a new interest on the cost of an old one.
Defender
Protect something over yourself.
Regain Willpower when you successfully defend your charge.
Deviant
Reject traditional social mores for your own. Your strength is your ability to Shatter Boundaries, while your weakness is Perversion.
Regain Willpower whenever you manage to flout social customs.
Devil’s Advocate
Question the commands from your superiors. Your strength is Skepticism, while your weakness is Contrariness.
Regain Willpower when your questions reveal flaws in a plan or structure.
Director
Work to bring order into strife. Your strength is Organization, while your weakness is a Lack of Tolerance.
Regain Willpower when you influence a group to fulfill a difficult task.
Enigma
Work to keep your true intentions hidden.
Regain Willpower whenever someone is perplexed by your actions.
Eye of the Storm
Find yourself constantly in the centre of unrest.
Regain Willpower whenever a ruckus, riot, or less violent but equally chaotic phenomenon occurs around you.
Explorer
Strive to discover new places and experiences.
Regain Willpower whenever you sample something new.
Fanatic
Pledge yourself to one goal over all else. Your strength is Dedication, while your weakness is Stubbornness.
Regain Willpower whenever you accomplish a goal directly related to your cause.
Fatalist
Follow the inescapable course of destiny.
Regain Willpower whenever someone receives your personal interpretation of destiny.
Futurist
Pledge yourself to new concepts and ideals.
Regain Willpower whenever you first come upon a progressive idea or object.
Gambler
Trust in luck to take care of you.
Regain Willpower when you succeed against difficult odds.
Gallant
Seek attention and adulation from others. Your strength is Artistry, while your weakness is Flamboyance.
Regain Willpower whenever you impress another person.
Guru
Lead others to spiritual fulfillment.
Regain Willpower whenever someone seeks out your help in spiritual matters and your guidance moves that individual to an enlightened action that she normally would not have taken or you gain a personal epiphany.
Heretic
Refuse to accept a commonly held creed. Your strength is Integrity, while your weakness is Iconoclasm.
Regain Willpower whenever your challenge commonly held convictions and convince other people of your belief.
Hunter
Always prepare yourself for the hunt.
Regain Willpower whenever you manage to outperform a rival or defeat your prey through cunning and patience.
Idealist
Believe into a higher ideal than yourself.
Regain Willpower when your ideal furthers your goals and brings your ideal closer to fruition.
Judge
Seek to improve the system by using rational conclusions. Your strength is Justice, your weakness your Lack of Vision.
Regain Willpower whenever you correctly solve a problem by considering the evidence presented, or when one of your arguments unites dissenting parties.
Loner
Keep your own company. Your strength is Self-Reliance, while your weakness is a Lack of Empathy.
Regain Willpower when you achieve something alone that will still benefit your group.
Machine
Push yourself to your limits to transcend mortal weakness. Your strength is Work Ethic, your weakness is Burn-Out.
Regain Willpower when you manage to press on and transcend the limits of flesh.
Maniac
Be compelled by internal voices to strange actions.
Regain Willpower whenever you fulfill a goal of the voices that goes against your immediate self-interests.
Martyr
Sacrifice yourself for your cause. Your strength is Sacrifice, your weakness is Self-Deprecation.
Regain Willpower when you suffer some amount of damage or loss of a definable resource for your ideals or another’s immediate gain.
Masochist
Draw pleasure from suffering and testing your boundaries. Your strength is Devotion, while your weakness is Self-Destructiveness.
Regain Willpower when your own suffering leads to some tangible gain for you, and two points of Willpower whenever you experience pain in a truly unique way.
Masquerader
Leave no footprints to mortals.
Regain Willpower whenever you resolve a situation without anyone finding out, or even suspecting, that you are more than just an ordinary mortal. Extraordinary circumstances may merit extra points.
Meddler
Constantly try to interfere into other’s affairs to aid them.
Regain Willpower when your interference proves beneficial despite protests.
Melancholic
Feel ennui at all that you have lost.
Regain Willpower whenever you cause other to question their cursed natures.
Monster
Seek to understand your own depravity by acting on it. Your strength is your Mirror of Villainy, while your weakness is Depravity.
Regain Willpower whenever your further vices associated with your monstrousness.
Omega
Accept your place at the bottom rung of your group.
Regain Willpower whenever you achieve a deed that should be worthy of recognition.
Outsider
Define yourself by things you do not participate in.
Regain Willpower whenever you learn something about yourself through decisions that are made by others.
Paragon
Embody straightforwardness and simplicity in your actions.
Regain Willpower whenever your straight dealings prove most successful over deception.
Pedagogue
Share your knowledge with those around you. Your strength is Knowledge, your weakness is Logorrhea.
Regain Willpower whenever you see or learn of someone who has benefited from the wisdom you shared with them.
Penitent
Strive to do penance for your sins. Your strength is Responsibility, while your weakness is Contrition.
Regain Willpower whenever you feel that you have achieved absolution for a given grievance.
Perfectionist
Work to achieve the best result possible. Your strength is Exactitude, while your weakness is Incompleteness.
Regain Willpower whenever your work has no discernible flaws.
Quaestor
Yearn to answer life’s questions.
Regain Willpower whenever you reach a concise life lesson that could become a rule of thumb.
Rebel
Fight against established authorities. Your strength is Individuality, while your weakness is your Lack of Direction.
Regain Willpower whenever your actions adversely affect your opposition.
Recognition Seeker
You want to be recognized.
Regain Willpower point whenever anyone realizes for the first time that you are more than just another mortal.
Reluctant Reborn
You have a hard time accepting your new life. Your moods often swing between denial and depression.
Gain one permanent point of Willpower when you realize and accept the truth about what you have become. After this, choose another Nature.
Rogue
Focus on your own gain over that of others. Your strength is Valor, while your weakness is Selfishness.
Regain Willpower whenever your self-focus leads to profit.
Sadist
Inflict pain and misery on others.
Regain Willpower whenever you inflict pain on another person for your own amusement.
Scientist
Work to achieve understanding of your surroundings via a critical method.
Regain Willpower whenever a logical, systematic approach to a problem helps you solve it, or information gathered logically is of use in another, similar situation.
Seer
Glimpses of the future haunt you.
Regain Willpower whenever your visions shed light on an enigma or allow someone greater insights.
Sociopath
Strive to eradicate weakness.
Regain Willpower whenever you are the greatest contributor to a body count after everything has settled down.
Soldier
Work within the chain of command to fulfill your duties.
Regain Willpower whenever you fulfill your mission by following orders or when following orders turned out to be the best course of a mission.
Stoic
Maintain your composure under all circumstances.
Regain Willpower when you overcome serious setbacks and losses without giving into strong emotions.
Survivor
Strive to survive all odds. Your strength is Perseverance, while your weakness is a Lack of Trust.
Regain Willpower whenever you survive a dangerous situation or others do thanks to your counsel.
Thrill-Seeker
Actively seek the rush of danger. Your strength is Daring, while your weakness is Recklessness.
Regain Willpower whenever you succeed at a dangerous task that you have deliberately undertaken.
Traditionalist
Keep on established routines. Your strength is Consistency, while your weakness is Complacency.
Regain Willpower whenever the proven way turns out to be the best.
Trickster
Find humour and the absurd in all situations. Your strength is Empathy, your weakness is Hypocrisy.
Regain Willpower whenever you manage to lift others’ spirits, especially if you are able to assuage your own pain in the process.
Tycoon
Constantly plot to expand your resources. Your strength is Savviness, while your weakness is Greed.
Regain Willpower whenever your plans yield maximum of influence and profit.
Vigilante
Succeed in your vengeance against a chosen target. Your strength is Single-Mindedness, your weakness is Blood-Blindness.
Regain Willpower when you significantly hurt your target.
Visionary
See beyond the mundane to focus on what things should be. Your strength is Imagination, your weakness is Pride.
Regain Willpower whenever you are able to convince others to have faith in your dreams and follow the course of action dictated by your vision.
Wanderer
Never stay in one place and never form attachments.
Regain one Willpower point whenever you are able to complete your purpose in one place and then move on, leaving no loose ends and no attachments behind.