Your character has 8 primary stats and a number of secondary stats that are derived from those primary stats. The following descriptions give you a better idea of what the 8 primary stats represent.

Charisma (Chr)

This is the character’s strength of personality, his ability to inspire others and to command a group or gathering. It is sometimes referred to as leadership, psychic ability, perceived power, bardic voice, etc.

Constitution (Con)

This is the general health and well being of the character. His resistance to disease and the ability to absorb physical damage are also reflected in this stat. It is sometimes referred to as health, stamina, endurance, physique, etc.

Dexterity (Dex)

This is the character’s hand and eye coordination. It is sometimes referred to as deftness, manual dexterity, grace, adroitness, etc.

Intelligence (Int)

This is the character’s ability to absorb, comprehend, and categorize data for future use. It also reflects his ability to draw logical conclusions. It is sometimes referred to as reasoning, logic, deductive capacity, wit, IQ, etc.

Speed (Spd)

This is essentially a measure of how fast and agile the character is. It is sometimes referred to as quickness, agility, reaction time, readiness, reflexes, etc.

Strength (Str)

This is the character’s ability to use his existing muscles to the greatest advantage. It is sometimes referred to as power, might, force, conditioning, physique, etc.

Willpower (Will)

This is a measure of the character’s control of the mind over body, his ability to stay focused or push harder in pursuit of some goal, or to draw upon the inner reserves of determination. It is sometimes referred to as mental strength or power, self-discipline, mental fortitude, etc.

Wisdom (Wis)

This stat measures a combination of luck, genius, precognition, empathy, and the favor of the gods. It is sometimes referred to as perception, sixth sense, luck, talent, guessing ability, psychic ability, etc.