Player Characters
Hindrances
The bad stuff that makes your character interesting.
SWADE
All Thumbs minor
–2 to use mechanical or electrical devices. Anemic minor
–2 Vigor when resisting Fatigue. Arrogant major
Likes to dominate his opponent and challenge the most powerful foe in combat. Bad Eyes
–1 to all Trait rolls dependent on vision, or –2 as a Major Hindrance. Eyewear negates the penalty but has a 50% chance of breaking when the hero suffers trauma. Minor Major
Bad Luck major
The character starts with one less Benny per session. Big Mouth minor
Unable to keep secrets and constantly gives away private information. Blind major
–6 to all tasks that require vision, but gains a free Edge to help offset the penalty. Bloodthirsty major
Never takes prisoners. Can't Swim minor
–2 to swimming (Athletics) rolls; each inch moved in water costs 3″ of Pace. Cautious minor
The character plans extensively and/or is overly careful. Clueless major
–1 to Common Knowledge and Notice rolls. Clumsy major
–2 to Athletics and Stealth rolls. Code of Honor major
The character keeps his word and acts like a gentleman. Curious major
The character wants to know about everything. Death Wish minor
The hero wants to die after or while completing some epic task. Delusional
The individual believes something strange that causes occasional or frequent trouble. Minor Major
Doubting Thomas minor
The character doesn’t believe in the supernatural, often exposing him to unnecessary risks. Driven
The hero’s actions are driven by some important goal or belief. Minor Major
Elderly major
–1 to Pace, running, Agility, Strength, and Vigor. Hero gets 5 extra skill points. Enemy
The character has a recurring nemesis. Minor Major
Greedy
The individual is obsessed with wealth and material possessions. Minor Major
Habit
Addicted to something and suffers Fatigue if deprived. Minor Major
Hard of Hearing
–4 to Notice sounds; may automatically fail if completely deaf. Minor Major
Heroic major
The character always helps those in need. Hesitant minor
Draw two Action Cards and take the lowest (except Jokers, which may be kept). Illiterate minor
The character cannot read or write. Impulsive major
The hero leaps before he looks. Jealous
The individual covets what others have. Minor Major
Loyal minor
The hero is loyal to his friends and allies. Mean minor
–1 to Persuasion rolls. Mild Mannered minor
–2 to Intimidation rolls. Mute major
The hero cannot speak. Obese minor
Size +1, Pace –1 and running die of d4. Treat Strength as one die type lower for minimum Strength. Obligation
The character has a weekly obligation of 20 (Minor) to 40 (Major) hours. Minor Major
One Arm major
–4 to tasks that require two hands. One Eye major
–2 to actions at 5″ (10 yards) or more distance. Outsider
The character doesn’t fit in to the local environment and subtracts 2 from Persuasion rolls; as Major, she has no legal rights or suffers other serious consequences. Minor Major
Overconfident major
The hero believes she can do anything. Pacifist
Fights only in self-defense as a Minor Hindrance, and won’t fight at all as a Major. Minor Major
Phobia
The character is afraid of something, and subtracts –1 (Minor) or –2 (Major) from all Trait rolls in its presence. Minor Major
Poverty minor
Half starting funds and the character is always broke. Quirk minor
The individual has some minor but persistent foible that often annoys others. Ruthless
The character does what it takes to get her way. Minor Major
Secret
The hero has a dark secret of some kind. Minor Major
Shamed
The individual is haunted by some tragic event from her past. Minor Major
Slow
Pace –1 and running die reduced one step as Minor; as Major, Pace –2 and –2 to Athletics and rolls to resist Athletics. Cannot take Fleet-Footed. Minor Major
Small minor
Size and Toughness are reduced by 1. Size cannot be reduced below –1. Stubborn minor
The character wants his way and rarely admits his mistakes. Suspicious
The individual is paranoid; as a Major Hindrance, allies subtract 2 when rolling to Support him. Minor Major
Thin Skinned
The character is susceptible to personal attacks; –2 (Minor) or –4 (Major) when resisting Taunt. Minor Major
Timid major
–2 to Fear checks and resisting Intimidation. Tongue-Tied major
The character often misspeaks or can’t get her words out; –1 to Intimidation, Persuasion, and Taunt rolls. Ugly
The character is physically unattractive and subtracts 1 (Minor) or 2 (Major) from Persuasion rolls. Minor Major
Vengeful
The adventurer seeks payback for slights against her; as a Major Hindrance, she’ll cause physical harm to get it. Minor Major
Vow
The individual has pledged himself to some cause. Minor Major
Wanted
The character is wanted by the authorities. Minor Major
Young
As Minor, has 4 attribute points and 10 skill points and one extra Benny per session. As Major, has 3 attribute points, 10 skill points, and two extra Bennies per session. Minor Major
Deadlands
Ailin'
Chronically sick; –1 (Minor) or –2 (Major) to rolls to resist Fatigue, with critical failures worsening the disease or killing you. Minor Major
Cursed major
Haunted by past sins; each character with this Hindrance gives the GM +1 starting Benny. Grim Servant o' Death major
Born killer; +1 to all damage rolls, but on a Critical Failure your attack instead hits the nearest ally with a raise. Heavy Sleeper minor
Sleeps like the dead; Notice –4 to wake up and –4 to Vigor rolls made to stay awake. Lyin’ Eyes minor
Bad liar; –1 to Intimidation and Persuasion when lying, and –1 to Gambling rolls when bluffing. Night Terrors major
Tormented by nightmares; suffers –1 to all Spirit rolls due to chronic, soul-draining dreams. Old Ways Oath minor
Sworn to shun modern tech; gains a free Spirit reroll unless using modern gear, and loses it longer if ghost rock is used. Talisman
Arcane focus dependency; without the talisman you suffer –1 (Minor) or –2 (Major) to all arcane skill rolls until a new one is attuned. Minor Major
Tenderfoot major
Wimpy when wounded; suffers an extra –1 to all actions while he has at least one Wound (max total penalty still –3). Trouble Magnet
Bad luck lightning rod; Minor makes Critical Failures slightly worse, Major means you’re always the “random” target of bad effects. Minor Major