PnP Organisation - Page 34

Firstly, you need a name. The best names are short and brutal, usually only 1-2 syllables long. Examples are Scar, Mustang, Deadbolt or anything else that sounds bad ass.

Then you must pick your class and invent a character background. Classes are Crusader, Hammerwitch, Messiah, Murderist, Nail-Matyr, Priest, Sinner and War Ghoul. Descriptions can be found in the player's guide. Character backgrounds should include who you were before you became a disciple, what led to your recruitment as a disciple and what drives your character to do whatever it is they do.

Afterwards we come to attribute scores. You will have 11 points to assign between Reflex, Traction and Instinct, and 9 points to assign between Violence and Magic. These points represent how many dice you roll when using that attribute. If you have 5 points in Reflex and some guy tries to shoot you in the face, you roll 5d12 attempting to not get shot in the face. This is more points than is stated in the player's guide, so don't be confused. No less than one point in an attribute either. For a description of what each attribute is used for refer to this handy guide:

Roll attribute when you want to -

Violence: Fuck shit up with guns and knives
Magic: Fuck shit up with spells
Reflex: Not get fucked up by guns and knives
Traction: Not get fucked up by spells
Instinct: Realise when someone is fucking with you or something is just generally fucky

Director's note: Invest all points into Violence/Reflex at your own risk.

Next we have skills. Who were you back when you were a useless piece of Demon-bait? What did you do? You have 6 points to assign to skills that reflect your past life. The number of points in a skill again represents the number of d12 dice you get to roll when trying to use it. No more than 3 points in a single skill.

Now for the fun stuff, stunts and spells. Stunts are single use actions that allow disciples to perform rather spectacular feats. They are divided into 3 categories, Bonebreakers, Exploits and Shamus Work. Your chosen class will allow you to select stunts from two of these categories. You may choose a total of 3 stunts.

Spells are divided into two lists, Sacraments and Blasphemies. Your class determines which list you may select spells from. You may choose a number of spells equal to your magic points, eg. 5 magic points means 5 different spells. You are not restricted to a single cast of each spell, you are allowed to cast 5 spells (if you have 5 magic points), selecting from your entire list of spells. Further magic use is possible, but comes at a cost. Every spell you cast past your number of magic points will incur decay. You don't want decay. Or maybe you do if you're crazy enough.

Lastly let's buy some stuff. Roll 3d8 for the amount of money your character starts with, then use that to buy weapons, armour and equipment. List's are on pages 71-3 of the player's guide, but feel free to be creative.