Editing Rising Sun Eternal: Character Creation (section)

== Protagonist Creation ==

Follow these steps to create a new Protagonist.

=== STEP 1: Determine Statistics ===


Statistics are '''Strength (STR), Dexterity (DEX), Constitution (CON), Intelligence (INT), Power (POW)''', and '''Charisma (CHA)'''.

They range from 3 (the worst) to 18 (the best), with an average of 10 for an ordinary adult. Statistics represent core capabilities possessed by all Protagonists. All are important. 

Either: 

* ROLL STATS: For each stat roll 4D6, drop the lowest of the four dice, and add up the other three. Place the six rolls in whichever stats you like.

Or:

* ASSIGN STATS: Divide 72 points among the six stats however you like, or pick one of the sets from page 9 and assign each score to one statistic.


=== STEP 2: Calculate Derived Attributes ===


'''Hit Points, Willpower Points, Sanity Points''', '''Breaking Point''' and '''Damage Bonus''' are derived from stats. They represent physical and mental resilience.

* HP = (STR + CON) ÷ 2, rounded up.
* WP = POW.
* SAN = POW × 5.
* BP = SAN - POW
* Damage Bonus from STR score: 1-4 = -2, 5-8 = -1, 9-12 = 0, 13-16 = +1, 17-18 = +2


=== STEP 3: Select Archetype === 

What does your Protagonist do for a living (or just to stay alive)? Archetype dictates what skills your Protagonist has, his or her basic resource level, and the number of Bonds he or she possesses. 


=== STEP 4: Calculate Resources Rating === 

The Resources rating is a number between 0 and 20 that reflects the Protagonist’s social status and access to valuable or useful equipment or supporters. A Protagonist’s base Resources rating is dictated by his or her Archetype, however during later steps, you can sacrifice other potential bonus skills in favor of a higher Resources score; conversely, you can agree to drop Resources rating of 0 (entirely without social standing or wealth) and receive additional skills. 


=== STEP 5: Define Bonds === 

Bonds indicate the strength of relationships with the most important people and communities in your Protagonist’s life. — like a spouse, child, a long-time travelling companion, or a local community of people. Bonds help Protagonists resist mental trauma — but as your Protagonist’s life falls apart under the stress of the adventuring life, Bonds deteriorate.

There are two types of Bonds – bonds with individuals and bonds with an entire community. The latter reflect the Protagonist’s standing as part of the community and his or her ability to influence the group.

* Each Individual Bond has a value that starts equal to your Protagonist’s Charisma (CHA).
* Each Community Bond has a default value equal to half the Protagonist’s Resources rating, however during creation of the Protagonist the player may elect to sacrifice potential skills in favor of a higher value. Conversely, the player may elect to take a Community Bond with a value of 1 (lowest possible social standing) and receive additional skills.