Character Creation, Cortex edition (WIP)

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GM Lulu

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Sat 7 May 2022
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GM Lulu

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Sat 7 May 2022
at 03:07

The Trait Sets

Prime Set 1: Affiliations

Solo: The character’s ability to act when alone.
Buddy: The character’s ability to act when partnered with another character.
Team: The character’s ability to act when part of a group of three or more characters.

Prime Set 2: Relationships

Civilians: The innocent people caught up in a war they wanted no part of.
Foreign: Sympathetic parties; not your people but those who would help anyway.
Invaders: Warfighters of all kinds who want to make yours theirs; the enemy.
Leaders: Heads of state and royal family; the rulers of the nation.
Military: Police, militia, and professional armed forces; the protectors.
Nature: Plants, animals, landmarks and natural beauty.
Self: You and yours; friends, family, owner and cassimi; the people closest to you.

Human Unique: Roles

Commander: Making strategic decisions; inspiring the troops; talking with authority.
Engineer: Repairing and maintaining equipment; jury-rigging gear; understanding science.
Medic: Applying first aid and medical treatment to others; recognizing and diagnosing disease; using medical equipment.
Sniper: Using ranged weapons; patiently waiting in a hidden location; being familiar with terrain.
Soldier: Close-combat fighting; use of military weapons; making use of formation and defenses.

Cassimi Unique: Spectra

Red Rage: Unbridled anger. Destroy all that has wronged you and don't stop for anything. The archetypal red spell is a fireball.
Orange Avarice: Unfettered desire. Covet, scheme, and steal all that you deserve. The archetypal orange spell is (animate dead?).
Yellow Fear: Nervous dread. Run, hide, frighten and demoralize those who would harm you. The archetypical yellow spell is invisibility.
Green Determination: Pure willpower. Imagine, create, and execute that which needs to be done. The archetypical green spell is telekinesis.
Blue Hope: Uplifting joy. Cheer, encourage, and hasten the arrival of better times. The archetypal blue spell is flight.
Indigo Compassion: Protective instinct. Nuture, care for, and reduce the suffering of those who hurt. The archetypal indigo spell is healing.
Violet Love: Blinding obsession. Twist, break, and give in to passion; make senpai notice you. The archetypical violet spell is mind control.