Editing Creating a Character

[[File:Example Character Sheet - Porter.png|thumb|411x411px|Example Character Sheet: Specialist Transport - Porter ]]
The Player Characters (PCs) usually represent the heroic '''Biosphere Guardians''' of the setting - individuals who are part of the Biosphere Project team, and have a '''job/role''' within the Biosphere. 

Each PC will have a '''Career''' and '''Expertise''', and a ranking in each of the 10 '''Skills''' in the game, each counterpointed within the '''''Skills Matrix.'''''

To Create a Character you can use the following steps filling in the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_3Q2sTCnLLTpAo4nl_SyBLBluRzbcpCb37mBTvt96Dg/copy?usp=sharing Character PlayBook Template here]. We suggest this order, but feel free to do it in any order you like. Equally, if you want to '''choose number instead of rolling a D6''', your have '''our explicit permission!'''

== 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> 
|}
== Choose a Career and Expertise: ==
Every Biosphere Guardians has a role within the project and we use the term '''[[Career]]''' to define broad categories of responsibility. Every Career has a list of possible '''Expertise''' that can define a characters specific set of aptitudes and interests, but you can also '''create your own''' if these don't fit your idea for a character.

Each Career comes with a set of '''[[Abilities]]''' the character can unlock as they advance in the game. 

When a Player Character is rolling a skill check where they can leverage their Expertise keyword, they may roll that check with '''Advantage :-)''' 

Choose or Roll a Career or Expertise from the table below:
{| class="wikitable"
|+
! rowspan="2" |Roll
! rowspan="2" |Career
! colspan="6" |Expertise
!
|-
!1
!2
!3
!4
!5
!6
!Create Your Own!
|-
!1
|'''Specialist'''
|Builder
|Agriculturist
|Animal Handler
|Technician
|Aquatics
|Transport
|
|-
!2
|'''Creative'''
|Artist
|Inventor
|Writer
|Software Engineer
|Marketer
|Geo-architect
|
|-
!3
|'''Researcher'''
|Geologist
|Historian
|Analyst
|Geneticist
|Zoologist
|Botanist
|
|-
!4
|'''Medic'''
|Paramedic
|Physiotherapist
|Psychologist
|Prosthetics Expert
|Mortician
|Veterinarian
|
|-
!5
|'''Ranger'''
|Scout
|Counter-Poacher
|Security 
|Survivalist
|Emergency Rescuer
|Navigator
|
|-
!6
|'''Activist'''
|Radical
|Educator
|Guide
|Influencer
|Diplomat
|Public Relations
|
|}

=== Favoured Skills ===
[[File:Favoured Skill.png|thumb]]
The first '''Career Ability''' that every characters gets is to choose one skill as '''Favoured''' meaning you fill in the little diamond next to the skill '''<big>♢</big>'''

This '''skill is now has a -1''' to every roll you make - even when rolling with advantage or disadvantage. This can  make a bad or middling score much more usable.

However, a '''roll of 6''' are always '''[[Critical Failures]]''' '''''regardless''''', and a roll can '''''never''''' be modified to '''lower than 1.'''

Look here for more information on [[Careers and Expertise]], including [[Career Abilities]].

== Choose Equipment and Protection ==
* Create or Choose a '''Protection''' - this keyword will help you ignore at least 1 condition if you can justifiably apply it. See '''[[Protection]]''' for a list of suggestions.
* Create or Choose a item of '''Equipment''' : Guardians are often well equipped, and you can usually find what you need if your at a '''[[Biosphere Base]]''', but create or choose a weapon or a special piece of equipment, vehicle, or even just a personal item, that your character '''always has with them'''.

== Finishing Touches ==
* Briefly '''describe your character''' and their '''background'''. Some prompting questions:
** How '''old''' are they? Do they remember life before the Biosphere?
** How did they '''get involved''' in the Biosphere Project?
** What do they '''care most about''' in their lives right now?
** What do they '''look like''': imagine their silhouette - what's their clothing/apparel, hair and expression?

* Have a go at drawing your '''Character Portrait''', or ask an artistic friend to do it for you (buy them dinner or something)
* Finally, create a '''Name''' for your character; ideally appropriate to the setting, themes and genre of your game.