fear&reason

1. Characters

[1.3 Choose A Role](###1.3 Choose A Role)

1.1 Give Your Character A Name

Everyone needs a name.

1.2 Choose An Aspect

• Core Identity: This is the primary defining aspect of who this character is.
• Multifaceted Nature: Characters should be multifaceted, but beneath everything else, this is who they are. For example, they might present as even-tempered normally, but under the right circumstances, you’ll see they are full of anger.

1.3 Choose A Role

• Archetype: This is the concept or archetype for your character. These roles are the broadest generalization and not the complete description.
• Interpretation: For example, a Private Eye may not necessarily be a private detective but might be a police detective or insurance fraud investigator.
• Function: The role defines both occupation and function in the party.

1.4 Character Goal

(Choose one or create your own): This is the driving force of the character. If an aspect is who they are, then a goal is why they do things.

1.5 Choose Your Attribute

• Your attribute is a single number from 2 to 5.
• LOW Attribute: Means you are better at FEAR (intuition, gut feelings, wild seduction, raw emotional actions).
• HIGH Attribute: Means you’re better at REASON (technology, science, cold rationality, calm, precise action).
• Setup: Write down FEAR. Underneath, write down your ATTRIBUTE number. Under your attribute, write down REASON.

1.6 Record Damage And Insight

• DAMAGE: Write the word DAMAGE. You start with 0. Damage can be considered how healthy you are (0 is good, 6 is dead).
• INSIGHT: Write down the word INSIGHT. You start with 0. Insight is how aware you are of the horrors of the cosmos (0 is blissfully ignorant, 6 is broken and unable to function in day-to-day life).

Character Creation Reference Table