Attributes

Attributes represent a character's innate aptitudes and talents—the raw capacity of his mind or body rather than any learned skill or cultivated technique. Attributes are divided into three classes: Physical, Mental, and Social. The Physical Attributes of Strength, Dexterity, and Stamina reflect the raw potential of the character's body. The Social Attributes of Charisma, Manipulation, and Appearance define his innate ability to sway and influence others. The Mental Attributes of Perception, Intelligence, and Wits embody the intellectual and intuitive faculties of the character's mind.

For mortal and Exalted characters, Attributes are rated on a scale of one to five dots.

Attribute Rating	Meaning
•	The character's Attribute is on the low end of the human average, or worse.
••	The character's Attribute is on the upper end of the human average—not remarkable, but what an ordinary person might be expected to have
•••	The character's Attribute is a talent, visibly outstanding to others—he is "strong" or "smart" or "charismatic."
••••	The character's Attribute is truly extraordinary, putting even other notable individuals to shame. He casually out-wrestles strong men, outwits smart ones, or outshines the merely charismatic.
•••••	The character's Attribute is at the apex of human potential—it's the stuff of legend! The character is a serious contender for world's strongest man, a once-in-a-generation genius, or a born leader whose charisma will change the course of history.