Editing Creating a Character (section)

== Defining the Skill Matrix ==
Each horizontal pair of Skills in the matrix always '''totals 6 points''' - with a '''minimum 1''' and a '''maximum 5''' on either side. [[File:Skills Matrix example.jpg|border|thumb|411x411px]]Follow these steps:

* Roll 1D6. Choose one horizontal Skill pair. Enter the value rolled as the score for either the left or the right Skill.

* Add the remaining points up to the total of 6 to the other Skill. e.g. Alex rolls a 2. They choose the Skill pair “Influence - Handiwork” and place the 2 rolled in Influence skill and 4 in the opposite skill Handiwork.
* Repeat this process until you have scores for all Skills.

If you ever '''roll a 6''', '''you may choose how you wish to split the 6 point''' total for any undefined Skill pair.

'''Skills''' are '''deliberately horizontally paired to make hard decisions''' a part of creating a well-rounded character. However, '''we are not saying these concepts are fundamentally, thematically opposed''', only that a character makes a trade-off whenever they specialise in a skill. 

Here's a list of the skills, and example ways that you can '''use or define''' them. ''<code>'''Italitics'''</code>'' are to '''suggested ways to use them in combat.'''
{| class="wikitable"
!
!'''''Example uses and descriptors'''''
!
!'''''Example uses and descriptors'''''
|-
!'''Aid'''
|Healing, Assisting, Counselling
|'''Trickery'''
|Deception, Sneaking, Lying, Sleight of hand, Stealth, Forgery,
|-
!'''Force'''
|Physical strength, Manual Labour, Toughness, Intimidation, <code>''Breaking''</code>
|'''Senses'''
|Perception - All 6: Vision, Smell, Taste, Hearing, Touch, Presence
|-
!'''Nature'''
|Practical knowledge of Animals, Plants, the Landscape and climate
|'''Technology'''
|Practical knowledge to human tools and <code>''devices''</code>
|-
!'''Logic'''
|Knowledge - Book Smart - Processing of information
|'''Agility'''
|Coordination, Running, Jumping, Climbing, Speed, ''<code>Martial Arts</code>''
|-
!'''Influence'''
|Inspire, Manipulation, Charm, Debate, Inform
|'''Handiwork'''
|Crafting, Lock-picking, Handling, Mechanics, <code>''Precision and Accuracy''</code> 
|}