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=PRIMARY TRAITS=
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=TRAITS=
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The Primary Traits for this game are Approaches, Roles. and Distinctions. In any test or contest requiring dice, you get to roll one die from each of your 3 primary traits as well as applicable assets, knacks, etc.
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Traits are described on pp26 of the CPH. In any test or contest requiring dice, you get to roll one die from each of your 3 traits as well as applicable assets, etc.
  
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The Trait categories are '''APPROACHES | ROLES | DISTINCTIONS'''
  
 
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==Approaches==
 
==Approaches==
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Approaches represent how you might go about tackling a given action. There are three approaches: Forceful, Savvy, and Charming
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Smallfolk use Approaches as the basis for confronting problems.
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The Approach categories are '''CUNNING | RAPPORT | SAVAGERY'''
  
 
Approaches default to [[file:d8a.png|24px|d8]] [[file:d8a.png|24px|d8]] [[file:d8a.png|24px|d8]]  
 
Approaches default to [[file:d8a.png|24px|d8]] [[file:d8a.png|24px|d8]] [[file:d8a.png|24px|d8]]  
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Players may instead choose to step up one [[file:d8a.png|24px|d8]] to [[file:d10a.png|24px|d10]] by stepping back one [[file:d8a.png|24px|d8]] to [[file:d6a.png|24px|d6]]
 
Players may instead choose to step up one [[file:d8a.png|24px|d8]] to [[file:d10a.png|24px|d10]] by stepping back one [[file:d8a.png|24px|d8]] to [[file:d6a.png|24px|d6]]
  
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===Forceful===
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===Cunning===
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The Forceful approach covers lots of physical situations, but also exerting a force of will or using intimidation.
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: The use of cunning comes at a challenge with intellect and savvy.  
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===Savvy===
 
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The Savvy approach covers lots of mental situations, but also using cunning over force to attack, or using reason rather than popularity to come out on top in a social situation.
 
  
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===Charming===
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===Rapport===
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The Charming approach covers lots of social situations, but also dazzling someone with fancy sword play, or making someone lean into their emotions when they should be thinking things through,
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: The use of rapport attempts to find common ground, and is the approach of persuasion and compromise.
  
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===Savagery===
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: The use of savagery tackles the problem head on, seeking to subdue it through sheer force of will or physical might.
  
 
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==Roles==
 
==Roles==
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Roles represent a broad general category of action. If your approach tells us how you are doing something, your role paints a broad picture of what you are doing. There are six roles: Fixer, Runner, Scrapper, Skilker, Tracker, and Trickster
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Smallfolk are required to fill multiple roles in their daily struggle for survival, but as happens, each tends to develop more in certain roles than others, becoming top tier skilled in one, highly skilled in another, competent in most of the rest, and abysmally less competent at that one role that just eludes them.
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Role categories are '''FIXER | RUNNER | SCRAPPER | SKULKER | TRACKER | TRICKSTER'''
  
 
Assign one of the following dice to each role: [[file:d10a.png|24px|d10]] [[file:d8a.png|24px|d8]] [[file:d6a.png|24px|d6]] [[file:d6a.png|24px|d6]] [[file:d6a.png|24px|d6]] [[file:d4a.png|24px|d4]]
 
Assign one of the following dice to each role: [[file:d10a.png|24px|d10]] [[file:d8a.png|24px|d8]] [[file:d6a.png|24px|d6]] [[file:d6a.png|24px|d6]] [[file:d6a.png|24px|d6]] [[file:d4a.png|24px|d4]]
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==(Knacks)==
 
==(Knacks)==
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:Knacks are specific specialties under a given Role that the character is just a natural at. Starting knacks are worth an extra [[file:d6a.png|24px]] but can be stepped up as outlined below.
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:Knacks are specific specialties under a given role that the Urchin is just a natural at. Starting knacks are worth an extra [[file:d6a.png|24px]] to the roll it applies to but can be stepped up as outlined below.
  
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:Each player gets to assign two free knacks at [[file:d6a.png|24px]] or one free knack at [[file:d8a.png|24px]] to their Character's [[file:d10a.png|24px]] Role.
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:Each player gets to assign two free knacks at [[file:d6a.png|24px]] to their Character's [[file:d10a.png|24px]] Role.
  
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:Each player gets to assign one free knack at [[file:d6a.png|24px]] to their Character's [[file:d8a.png|24px]] Role.
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:Each player gets to assign one free knack at [[file:d6a.png|24px]] to their Character's [[file:d8a.png|24px]] Role.
  
 
:Each player gets to assign two additional knacks at [[file:d6a.png|24px]] to any Role rated [[file:d6a.png|24px]] or higher or step up an existing knack (or two) at a one-for-one exchange rate.  
 
:Each player gets to assign two additional knacks at [[file:d6a.png|24px]] to any Role rated [[file:d6a.png|24px]] or higher or step up an existing knack (or two) at a one-for-one exchange rate.  
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:'''No knack can be stepped up higher than the dice value of the Role it is assigned to.'''
 
:'''No knack can be stepped up higher than the dice value of the Role it is assigned to.'''
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==Distinctions==
 
==Distinctions==
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More than any other trait, Distinctions represent your character themselves. If Approaches tell how you are doing something and Roles describe what you are trying to do; Distinctions address your motivations and why you are doing what you are doing. Distinctions are Vanity, Vice, and Virtue.
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===Birthright===
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===Profession===
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Distinctions are rolled at [[File:d8a.png|24px]] unless the '''Hinder SFX''' is being used.
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===Quirk===
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===Vanity===
 
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This might be considered your high concept, your profession, or just that singluar thing your character believes they are just flat out good - maybe the best - at doing. Firefly being a space western, your Vanity Distinction might be Gunslinger, Ship's Captain, Mechanic, Doctor, Reader, Gambler, Space Marine, Criminal, Spy, Deckhand, First Mate or any number of other options.
 
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===Vice===
 
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Every good space cowboy has a vice, a bit of darkness they tend to turn to. Might be something they fight. Might be part of their legend. Is your Vice Distinction Alchoholism, Addiction, Bastard, Killer, Snitch, Thief, Adrenaline Junky? or some other bit of darkness?
 
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===Virtue===
 
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At its heart Firefly is about depicting the thrilling heroics of big damned heroes, so every character should have a big damned Virtue Distinction to balance the Vice. Are you a Protector, Charitable, Selfless, Loyal, Heart of Gold? Rob from the Rich to give to the Poor, Hold Criminals Accountable? Or some other beacon of light that makes you stand out in the black?
 
  
 
==(SFX)==
 
==(SFX)==
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Each of your three distinctions starts with the '''Hinder SFX''' active.
 
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:[[File:Check002.png|24px]] '''Hinder:''' ''Sometimes your distinction works against you.'' Gain 1 plot point when you roll a [[File:d4a.png|24px]] instead of a [[File:d8a.png|24px]]
 
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You also get to activate two player defined SFX to attach to your distinctions.
 
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==Signature Assets==
 
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Choose two signature assets and assign one a value of [[File:d8a.png|24px]] and one a value of [[File:d6a.png|24px]]
 
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Assets can be almost anything that makes your character stand out or more useful in their areas of expertise. Some ideas might include Papa's Pistol, Military Grade Cortex Handset, Sneak Suit. Flask of Friendship, Rope - so much Rope, Med Kit, Just the Right Tools, Mama's Little Helpers (designer drugs), Assassin's Scalpel, Tungsten/Titanium Pool Cue etc . . .
 
  
 
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