Rodentia

Statistics

Statistics, or Stats, are the value by which we gauge a character’s general ability in a certain area. Characters that are slow moving will have low [M]ovement and [A]gility, while especially durable characters may have high [T]oughness and [H]ealth.

Statistics are usually represented by the first letter of their name within square brackets, such as [B] for Brawn, [W] for Willpower, and [M] for Movement.

Primary Statistics

Below are the Primary Statistics, which are broken up into Physical and Mental categories. Physical Statistics are based on a character’s physical body while Mental Statistics are based on a character’s mind. Sometimes an effect will target only Physical or Mental Statistics.

Primary Statistics Range

Primary Statistics usually fall within a certain range. Most characters have an upper limit of 3, though certain races may be able to go higher. Similarly, characters have a lower limit of −3.

Monsters and other Non-Player Characters may go outside of these limits. Certain characters may even have a value of ‘-’, which means they automatically fail any test using this Statistic, and are immune to anything that affects this. These characters are typically magical creatures or constructs.

Primary Statistics Modification

Certain effects such as Fatigue, Weakness, or Injury may reduce a Statistic. These effects will specify which Statistics they affect, such as Physical Statistics or a specific Statistic. These effects are cumulative, though often temporary. Permanent reduction of Statistics is uncommon.

If a character would fall below −3 in any Statistic, they will instead fall unconscious. If the character is unable to fall unconscious, they might instead die or be destroyed.

Improving Statistics

Character Points may be spent to improve a character's Primary Statistics. The cost of each improvement is equal to the value of the next Rank (Minimum of 1 point).

Examples:
An Orc Character wishes to improve his [B] from 2 to 3.
This will cost 3 Character Points.

An Elf Character wishes to improve his [T] from −1 to 0.
This will cost 1 Character Point.

Starting Statistics

Characters will typically start with 0 in each Statistic, though this might be affected by a Character's Background.

See Character Points for additional information.

Primary

[W]ile

Wile is a measurement of a character’s ability to learn and remember information. Knowledge is used to recall specific information, or learn new skills or information. This might also help with puzzles and language or communication issues.

Wile is usually used to make a Skill Roll using Background.

[A]gility

Agility is a measurement of physical dexterity and speed. This can measure how quickly they move as well as their ability to dodge moving objects. This might also help characters avoid attacks or other effects.

Agility affects [M]ovement and Dodge Avoidance Rolls.

[T]oughness

Toughness is a measurement of a character’s ability to weather physical damage. This can measure how many hits they can take as well as their ability to survive poison or other effects. This might also help them weather or ignore certain other effects.

Toughness affects Resist Avoidance Rolls and might affect [H]ealth, depending on the Health System.

[S]pirit

Willpower is a measurement of a character’s mental fortitude. Willpower is used to maintain concentration as well as to stay calm in certain situations. This might also help them resist the effects of many spells or other abilities.

Willpower affects Resist Avoidance Rolls and Concentration.

Secondary

Secondary Statistics are additional characteristics that might be affected by Primary Statistics. These statistics have no upper limit, but may not go below 0. They may also sometimes be called Characteristics.

[M]ovement

Movement is a measurement of how fast a character moves. This value represents how many metres a character can travel in one movement action, though it may be affected by other factors such as weather or terrain, and is detailed more in the Movement section of the Actions page.

Base Movement is given by a character’s race, and is affected by a character’s [A], increasing or decreasing by the value of that statistic.

Examples:
An Orc Character has a Racial [M] of 8 and 2[A], which combine to give them 10[M].
A Dwarf character has a Racial [M] of 6 and −1[A], which combine to give them 5[M].

[H]ealth

Health is a measurement of how much punishment a character can take. This value represents how much damage a character can receive before falling unconscious. Any damage taken reduces a character’s health by that amount. If a character’s Health reaches 0, they fall unconscious. Lost health can be recovered through the use of items, spells, or other effects.

Base Health is given by a character’s race, and is affected by a character’s [T], increasing or decreasing by the value of that statistic.

Examples:
An Elf Character has a Racial [H] of 6 and 2[T], which combine to give them 8[H].
A Human character has a Racial [H] of 7 and −1[T], which combine to give them 6[H].

[F]ate

Fate is a measurement of the cosmic forces of fate that affect a character. This value represents how lucky a character is, or the favour of one or more gods.

The many ways of using Fate is detailed in the Fate section.

Other

Size

Size affects how characters interact with the world. Most player characters are Medium, though Halflings and other races may be Small. Characters may gain Advantage or Disadvantage on certain actions depending on their Size or relative Size.

Size is determined by Race.