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Character Archetypes

Choose Your Character

Each character archetype comes with a pre-set array of skill modifiers and one ability. Pick the archetype that fits the role you want to play.

Archetype Comparison

Side-by-side comparison of all 10 character archetypes
Archetype STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA Ability
Strategist -1+1+0+2+2+1 Strategic Mind
Technician +0+2-1+2+1+1 Tech Whiz
Analyst -2+0+1+3+2+1 Analytical Mind
Communicator -1+1+0+0+2+3 Influencer
Enforcer +3+1+1+0+0+0 Unyielding
Legal Expert -1-1+1+3+2+1 Bargainer
Innovator -1+2+0+2+1+1 Master of Improvisation
Frontline Staff +2+1+1+0+1+0 Reliable
Public -1+0+1+1+1+3 Empathetic
Financier -1-1+1+3+2+1 Adaptable

Strategist

High INT and WIS. Plans, foresees, executes. Project managers, military strategists, business development leads.

STR -1
DEX +1
CON +0
INT +2
WIS +2
CHA +1

Strategic Mind: You gain a +1 bonus on Intelligence checks related to strategy and planning.

Technician

Deep specialist knowledge, adaptable across industries. Network engineers, cybersecurity specialists, process engineers, lab technicians.

STR +0
DEX +2
CON -1
INT +2
WIS +1
CHA +1

Tech Whiz: You gain advantage on any skill check that involves the use of technology.

Analyst

Data-driven problem solvers. High INT, solid WIS. Business analysts, data scientists, financial analysts, researchers.

STR -2
DEX +0
CON +1
INT +3
WIS +2
CHA +1

Analytical Mind: Once per game, you can re-roll a failed Intelligence check related to analysis or problem-solving.

Communicator

Charismatic influencers. High CHA, sharp WIS. Public relations, HR, customer service, internal comms.

STR -1
DEX +1
CON +0
INT +0
WIS +2
CHA +3

Influencer: Once per game, your successful Charisma check can also positively affect another separate negotiation or interaction happening simultaneously.

Enforcer

Resilient. Implements decisions and holds the line on compliance. Operations managers, quality assurance officers, security leads.

STR +3
DEX +1
CON +1
INT +0
WIS +0
CHA +0

Unyielding: You have advantage on all Constitution checks made to resist adverse conditions or effects.

Reads regulatory and legal terrain. High INT and WIS. Corporate lawyers, legal consultants, compliance officers.

STR -1
DEX -1
CON +1
INT +3
WIS +2
CHA +1

Bargainer: You are skilled in negotiation and get a +1 bonus on all checks where you try to strike a better deal or bargain.

Innovator

Creative problem solvers. Quick thinkers. R&D engineers, product managers, creative directors.

STR -1
DEX +2
CON +0
INT +2
WIS +1
CHA +1

Master of Improvisation: Once per game, you can think on your feet to re-roll a failed Dexterity check.

Frontline Staff

Ground-level perspective. Hardy. Customer service reps, field workers, sales associates, first responders.

STR +2
DEX +1
CON +1
INT +0
WIS +1
CHA +0

Reliable: You gain a +1 bonus on Constitution checks related to endurance or reliability.

Public

Charismatic and empathetic. Speaks for customers and community. Customer advocates, community managers, PR specialists.

STR -1
DEX +0
CON +1
INT +1
WIS +1
CHA +3

Empathetic: Once per game, you can re-roll a failed Wisdom check related to understanding others’ emotions, motivations, or plans.

Financier

Strong financial instinct. High INT and WIS. Financial advisors, investment strategists, CFOs.

STR -1
DEX -1
CON +1
INT +3
WIS +2
CHA +1

Adaptable: Once per game, you can change one of your skill bonuses by 1 point, reflecting your ability to adapt to changing situations.

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