Origin Options

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New Origin Options for The System RPG

  1. Detective

    • Description: Before the System's arrival, you honed your skills in observation and deduction. You were a detective, a private investigator, or perhaps even a forensic scientist. You have a keen eye for detail, and a knack for uncovering hidden truths. Now, these skills translate into a world where mysteries are often deadly.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Perception, +2 Intelligence
    • Path Recommendations: Watcher Path, Analyze Path, Sneak Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Keen Eye": Begin with a +1 bonus to all Perception-based Fate Dice rolls when investigating clues or searching for hidden objects/enemies.

  2. Street Urchin

    • Description: Life on the streets was your training ground. You are quick-witted, resourceful, and adept at surviving in harsh environments. You know how to scavenge, haggle, and navigate the underbelly of society. The System's arrival is just another, albeit far deadlier, urban jungle to navigate.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Agility, +2 Control
    • Path Recommendations: Sneak Path, Dodge Path, Crafting Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Street Smarts": Begin with a small pouch containing 5 Silver Coins (basic currency) and a set of lockpicks.

  3. Cultivator

    • Description: Even before the System, you followed a path of rigorous self-improvement through Eastern cultivation techniques. You are disciplined, patient, and possess an innate understanding of inner energy flow. The System’s arrival resonates with your existing training.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Wisdom, +2 Willpower
    • Path Recommendations: Meditation Path, Blessing Path, Path of Control
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Inner Harmony": Begin each play session with +5 to your Mana and Stamina Max, as well as +(Level+1) regen rates and +1 Regen Frequency, representing your disciplined lifestyle.

  4. Soldier

    • Description: You were a soldier, trained in combat, discipline, and strategy. You are proficient with weapons, armor, and working as part of a team. The System’s arrival is chaotic, but your military background gives you a crucial edge in a world turned to war.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Strength, +2 Endurance
    • Path Recommendations: Fighting Proficiency Path, Block Path, Spear Mastery Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Military Training": Begin with a set of basic Leather Armor (Torso, Legs, Arms), and proficiency with one additional weapon type of your choice (Axe, Club, Dagger, Flail, Sword, Spear, Bow).

  5. Outdoorsman

    • Description: You were most at home in nature, a hunter, a tracker, or a wilderness guide. You possess keen senses, knowledge of the wild, and a natural resilience. The System’s arrival, with its dangerous monsters and transformed landscapes, is challenging, but you are uniquely prepared for it.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Perception, +2 Endurance
    • Path Recommendations: Hunting Path, Pathfinding Path, Sneak Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Wilderness Expertise": Begin with the ability to reliably forage for basic food and water in wilderness areas, and a +1 bonus to Fate Dice rolls when Tracking or Hunting.

  6. Charlatan

    • Description: You made your way in the world through cunning, deception, and persuasive words. You are quick-thinking, charismatic, and adept at manipulating others. The System’s arrival has made the world more dangerous, but your silver tongue might just be your most potent weapon.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Agility, +2 Willpower
    • Path Recommendations: Sneak Path, Path of Carnage, Watcher Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Silver Tongue": Begin with a +1 bonus to Fate Dice rolls when using Skills related to persuasion, deception, or intimidation.

  7. Medic

    • Description: You were a medic, a doctor, or a nurse, dedicated to healing and alleviating suffering. You are empathetic, knowledgeable about the body, and skilled at tending to wounds. The System’s arrival has made healers more valuable than ever, but also put them in greater danger.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Wisdom, +2 Vitality
    • Path Recommendations: Healing Palm Path, Blessing Path, Potion Making Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Medical Knowledge": Begin with a basic First Aid Kit (Bandages, Antiseptic, Painkillers), and a +1 bonus to Fate Dice rolls when using First Aid Skill or crafting Health potions.

  8. Tinkerer

    • Description: You were always taking things apart and putting them back together, a tinkerer, an engineer, or a hobbyist inventor. You are curious, analytical, and adept at understanding how things work and building new contraptions. The System’s arrival presents a new playground of bizarre materials and energies to experiment with.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Intelligence, +2 Control
    • Path Recommendations: Crafting Path, Clockwork Mastery Path, Mana Engraving Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Tinkerer's Eye": Begin with a basic set of Tinkering Tools, and a +1 bonus to Fate Dice rolls and checks when crafting or repairing items.

  9. Occultist

    • Description: You were drawn to the esoteric, the hidden, and the forbidden. You are knowledgeable in occult lore, rituals, and strange energies. The System’s arrival confirms your deepest suspicions about the hidden forces at play in the world, and presents you with a dangerous new path to power.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Wisdom, +2 Focus
    • Path Recommendations: Meditation Path, Heretic Path, Summon Pestilence Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Occult Awareness": Begin with a tattered book containing basic lore about the System, and a +1 bonus to Fate Dice rolls when using Analyze Skill on magical or unknown phenomena.

  10. Gambler

    • Description: You lived life on the edge, a gambler, a daredevil, or someone who thrived on taking risks. You are daring, adaptable, and used to high-stakes situations. The System’s arrival is just another gamble, but this time, the stakes are higher than ever before.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Agility, +2 Reaction
    • Path Recommendations: Risk Taker Path, Dodge Path, Sprinting Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Lucky Streak": Once per play session, you may re-roll a single Fate Dice roll, representing your inherent luck in high-pressure situations.

  11. Explorer

    • Description: Your life was spent traversing uncharted lands, mapping new territories, and uncovering secrets. The System's arrival only expanded your horizons.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Perception, +2 Endurance
    • Path Recommendations: Pathfinding Path, Mapmaker Path, Hunting Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Trailblazer": +1 bonus to movement and navigation in wilderness or Dungeon areas.

  12. Blacksmith

    • Description: You were a master craftsman who shaped steel with fire and skill. The System's arrival offered new materials and tools to work with.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Strength, +2 Control
    • Path Recommendations: Crafting Path, Living Engraving Path, Strength Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Artisan’s Touch": Items you create have a +5% durability bonus.

  13. Martial Artist

    • Description: You disciplined your body and mind through rigorous training. The System’s combat-oriented world is a new dojo to master.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Agility, +2 Willpower
    • Path Recommendations: Body Control Path, Meditation Path, Fighting Proficiency Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Inner Balance": Gain +1 to Reaction rolls when unarmed.

  14. Mechanic

    • Description: Before the System, you tinkered with machinery and made things work. Now, your mind races to understand and build with new materials.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Intelligence, +2 Focus
    • Path Recommendations: Crafting Path, Clockwork Mastery Path, Mana Engraving Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Precision Gearwork": Repairs and builds take 10% less time.

  15. Alchemist

    • Description: A student of the mystical and scientific arts of transformation. The System brought forth new ways to experiment.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Wisdom, +2 Control
    • Path Recommendations: Potion Making Path, Extract Path, Blessing Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Catalyst Knowledge": Potions you craft are 10% more effective.

  16. Beastmaster

    • Description: You have an instinctual bond with animals, trained or wild. Monsters are just the next challenge to be conquered and tamed.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Perception, +2 Vitality
    • Path Recommendations: Taming Path, Hunting Path, Root Manipulation Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Animal Affinity": Begin with a Pet Bond Contract, and gain +1 to Social Interactions with Animals and Beasts.

  17. Strategist

    • Description: A keen thinker, you studied war and strategy, turning plans into victories. In this new world, strategy is survival.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Intelligence, +2 Reaction
    • Path Recommendations: Path of Control, Watcher Path, Fighting Proficiency Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Battlefield Insight": Once per session, gain a +2 bonus to a tactical decision roll.

  18. Herbalist

    • Description: You knew how to extract nature's gifts for healing and harm. The System has only expanded the flora and fauna at your disposal.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Vitality, +2 Wisdom
    • Path Recommendations: Potion Making Path, Healing Palm Path, Root Manipulation Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Forager’s Instinct": Gain a +1 bonus to identify or harvest rare plants.

  19. Rogue

    • Description: Quick, clever, and always one step ahead, you thrived in the shadows. The System’s chaos is ripe for exploitation.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Agility, +2 Perception
    • Path Recommendations: Sneak Path, Dodge Path, Crafting Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Shadow Step": +1 bonus to stealth-based rolls in low-light environments.

  20. Archivist

    • Description: A scholar and collector of knowledge, you were an expert in history and lore. The System’s mysteries are your next archive.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Intelligence, +2 Wisdom
    • Path Recommendations: Analyze Path, Meditation Path, Crafting Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Insightful Lore": Gain a +1 bonus when interpreting ancient or System-related texts.

  21. Teacher

    • Description: Educating others was your passion. Whether in schools, universities, or as a tutor, you shaped minds and shared knowledge.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Wisdom, +2 Intelligence
    • Path Recommendations: Analyze Path, Blessing Path, Teaching Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Lesson Plan": Gain a +1 bonus when instructing others or explaining concepts, and improve group effectiveness by 10% during cooperative tasks.

  22. Athlete

    • Description: Your life revolved around physical training and competition, be it on the field, court, or track.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Strength, +2 Agility
    • Path Recommendations: Physical Fitness Path, Sprinting Path, Fighting Proficiency Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Conditioned Body": Start with +1 Stamina and a basic athletic accessory (e.g., running shoes or gloves) that boosts stamina recovery by 5%.

  23. Mechanic

    • Description: You repaired and maintained machines, solving practical problems with ingenuity and skill.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Control, +2 Intelligence
    • Path Recommendations: Crafting Path, Clockwork Mastery Path, Repair Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Toolbox": Begin with a basic set of tools that improves crafting or repair rolls by +1.

  24. Paramedic

    • Description: You thrived under pressure, saving lives in emergencies. Calm, quick, and resourceful, you were a first responder when crises struck.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Vitality, +2 Reaction
    • Path Recommendations: Healing Palm Path, Blessing Path, Dodge Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Quick Response": +1 bonus to all first aid or healing-related actions in high-stress situations.

  25. Journalist

    • Description: You sought the truth, uncovering hidden stories and documenting events with a keen eye for detail.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Perception, +2 Wisdom
    • Path Recommendations: Analyze Path, Watcher Path, Writing Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Press Pass": Start with a notebook or recorder that grants +1 to investigation or interrogation rolls.

  26. Chef

    • Description: The kitchen was your domain, and creating delicious meals was your art. You worked with precision and creativity to nourish others.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Control, +2 Focus
    • Path Recommendations: Cooking Path, Crafting Path, Potion Making Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Prepared Ingredients": Start with a basic cooking kit and food items that restore stamina by 10%.

  27. Police Officer

    • Description: You upheld the law and kept the peace. Trained in physical combat and investigation, you thrived under pressure.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Reaction, +2 Strength
    • Path Recommendations: Fighting Proficiency Path, Watcher Path, Heavy Blow Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Police Training": Start with a basic baton or taser and a +1 bonus to intimidation or law enforcement actions.

  28. Software Engineer

    • Description: You wrote code and designed systems, solving puzzles with logic and creativity. The System is just another algorithm to master.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Intelligence, +2 Focus
    • Path Recommendations: Crafting Path, Analyze Path, Mana Engraving Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Problem Solver": Gain a +1 bonus when deciphering patterns, puzzles, or system-related anomalies.

  29. Survivalist

    • Description: Living off the grid or prepping for the worst was your lifestyle. You’re no stranger to harsh environments or self-reliance.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Endurance, +2 Perception
    • Path Recommendations: Pathfinding Path, Hunting Path, Sneak Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Survival Kit": Start with a basic survival pack (water, food, flint) that aids in outdoor exploration and grants a +1 bonus to foraging rolls.

  30. Artist

    • Description: You expressed your creativity through painting, sculpting, or other art forms. You saw the world in colors and shapes others missed.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Wisdom, +2 Control
    • Path Recommendations: Visualization Path, Crafting Path, Meditation Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Inspiring Vision": Gain a +1 bonus to any task involving creativity or visualization and can inspire allies for minor boosts to morale.

  31. Firefighter

    • Description: You charged into burning buildings to save lives and property, relying on courage, physical strength, and quick thinking.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Strength, +2 Willpower
    • Path Recommendations: Fighting Proficiency Path, Heavy Blow Path, Endurance Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Rescue Training": Gain a +1 bonus to actions involving physical rescue or mitigating environmental hazards (e.g., fire, smoke).

  32. Musician

    • Description: Your life revolved around rhythm and harmony. Whether a performer or composer, your creativity and charisma left lasting impressions.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Focus, +2 Agility
    • Path Recommendations: Visualization Path, Inspiration Path, Body Control Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Enthralling Performance": Start with an instrument that grants +1 to morale-boosting actions or persuasion rolls.

  33. Librarian

    • Description: You preserved and organized knowledge, guiding others to the information they needed. The System’s arrival is another puzzle to decode.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Intelligence, +2 Perception
    • Path Recommendations: Analyze Path, Watcher Path, Writing Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Index of Knowledge": Gain a +1 bonus to rolls involving identifying or researching unknown objects, creatures, or texts.

  34. Pilot

    • Description: You soared through the skies, mastering machinery and navigation. Adaptable and unshakable, you handled pressure like few others.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Reaction, +2 Control
    • Path Recommendations: Pathfinding Path, Clockwork Mastery Path, Dodge Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "High-Flyer Reflexes": Gain a +1 bonus to Reaction rolls in high-pressure situations or when operating vehicles.

  35. Social Worker

    • Description: You dedicated yourself to helping others in need, navigating complex systems to provide care and support. Your empathy and resilience are invaluable.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Wisdom, +2 Willpower
    • Path Recommendations: Blessing Path, Healing Palm Path, Watcher Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Empathic Connection": Gain a +1 bonus when resolving conflicts or boosting ally morale.

  36. Bartender

    • Description: You worked the bar, serving drinks and stories. You’re a people person with a knack for observation and reading situations.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Focus, +2 Perception
    • Path Recommendations: Sneak Path, Inspiration Path, Crafting Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Mixologist's Flair": Start with a basic brewing kit that grants +1 to crafting consumables or gathering social insights.

  37. Construction Worker

    • Description: You built the world around you, using raw strength, technical skill, and teamwork. The System’s new challenges are just another blueprint to follow.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Strength, +2 Endurance
    • Path Recommendations: Crafting Path, Physical Fitness Path, Pathfinding Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Builder’s Instinct": Gain a +1 bonus to actions involving structural analysis or fortification creation.

  38. Actor

    • Description: You lived many lives on the stage or screen, mastering the art of illusion and emotion. You’re a natural performer and manipulator.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Charisma, +2 Control
    • Path Recommendations: Inspiration Path, Sneak Path, Visualization Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Master of Disguise": Start with a basic disguise kit and gain a +1 bonus to deception or persuasion rolls.

  39. Veterinarian

    • Description: Caring for animals was your calling. You have a deep understanding of biology and the patience to deal with unpredictable creatures.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Vitality, +2 Perception
    • Path Recommendations: Healing Palm Path, Taming Path, Potion Making Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Animal Whisperer": Gain a +1 bonus when calming or treating animals, and begin with basic medical supplies for creatures.

  40. Photographer

    • Description: Capturing the world through a lens taught you patience, precision, and an eye for detail. The System’s strange beauty is your new subject.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Perception, +2 Focus
    • Path Recommendations: Watcher Path, Analyze Path, Visualization Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Sharp Eye": Gain a +1 bonus to perception checks for spotting small details or hidden objects.

  41. Caretaker

    • Description: Whether as a parent, nurse, or guardian, you dedicated your life to nurturing and protecting others. Your empathy and resilience keep those around you strong.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Vitality, +2 Willpower
    • Path Recommendations: Blessing Path, Healing Palm Path, Willpower Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Guardian's Care": Gain a +1 bonus when assisting allies or protecting someone from harm.

  42. Entrepreneur

    • Description: You thrived in the competitive world of business, making deals and building ventures. Your adaptability and charisma are your greatest assets.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Intelligence, +2 Focus
    • Path Recommendations: Crafting Path, Path of Control, Inspiration Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Business Acumen": Gain a +1 bonus to persuasion or bartering rolls and start with 10 Silver Coins.

  43. Urban Planner

    • Description: You designed and organized city spaces, balancing efficiency and human needs. The System’s new world is a blank canvas for your vision.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Wisdom, +2 Perception
    • Path Recommendations: Pathfinding Path, Crafting Path, Analyze Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Logistical Genius": Gain a +1 bonus to creating or navigating complex layouts, like villages or Dungeons.

  44. Personal Trainer

    • Description: You pushed others to achieve their best, mastering fitness, endurance, and motivation. The System’s challenges are just another workout.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Endurance, +2 Strength
    • Path Recommendations: Physical Fitness Path, Fighting Proficiency Path, Stamina Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Motivational Push": Grant nearby allies a temporary +1 Stamina bonus in stressful situations.

  45. Forensic Scientist

    • Description: Solving mysteries through science was your calling. Your analytical mind and attention to detail are critical assets in this new world.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Intelligence, +2 Perception
    • Path Recommendations: Watcher Path, Analyze Path, Sneak Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Evidence Collector": Gain a +1 bonus to identifying weak points in creatures or objects.

  46. Dancer

    • Description: You expressed yourself through graceful, rhythmic movement, combining agility and focus. Combat is now your new choreography.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Agility, +2 Focus
    • Path Recommendations: Body Control Path, Fighting Proficiency Path, Inspiration Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Rhythmic Grace": Gain a +1 bonus to dodge rolls or acrobatic maneuvers.

  47. Game Designer

    • Description: You created worlds and systems for others to explore, balancing mechanics and creativity. The System itself feels like one of your projects.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Control, +2 Intelligence
    • Path Recommendations: Mana Engraving Path, Analyze Path, Visualization Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Systems Thinker": Gain a +1 bonus to problem-solving or identifying System-related mechanics.

  48. Linguist

    • Description: You studied and decoded languages, bridging communication barriers. The System’s notifications and symbols are your next puzzle.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Intelligence, +2 Wisdom
    • Path Recommendations: Analyze Path, Writing Path, Inspiration Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Polyglot's Insight": Gain a +1 bonus to deciphering unknown languages or symbols.

  49. Athletic Coach

    • Description: Leading a team to success was your goal. Your tactical mind and motivational skills make you a natural leader in the System’s challenges.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Willpower, +2 Reaction
    • Path Recommendations: Fighting Proficiency Path, Path of Control, Inspiration Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Tactical Rally": Once per session, grant a temporary +1 bonus to allies’ Reaction rolls in combat.

  50. Scavenger

    • Description: You lived on the edge, salvaging and repurposing discarded items to survive. The System’s chaos is your treasure trove.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Agility, +2 Perception
    • Path Recommendations: Sneak Path, Crafting Path, Pathfinding Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Resourceful Finder": Gain a +1 bonus to finding usable materials or hidden loot in ruins or wild areas.

  51. Guru

    • Description: You lived on the edge of society, studying self-awareness and personal growth. The System’s arrival changes a lot less for you than many others as you adapt easily to it's methods.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Vitality, +2 Perception
    • Path Recommendations: Visualization Path, Meditation Path, Insight I Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Insightful Mind": Gain a +1 bonus to checks to investigate or meditate. Gain a +1 bonus per Level to Mana Regen rate and +1 bonus to Mana Regen Frequency.

  52. Priest

    • Description: You lived on principle and faith, teaching others and helping dispense the sacraments of your beliefs. The System’s chaos is your crisis moment to test your faith and beliefs.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Willpower, +2 Wisdom
    • Path Recommendations: Divine Servant Path, Meditation Path, Inspiration Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Hope Finder": Gain a +1 bonus to checks to inspire others with your words or deeds. Gain Divine Blessing Prayer Spell Tome.

  53. Lawyer

  1. Judge
  1. Politician
  1. Government Agent
  1. State Government Bureaucrat
  1. Factory Worker
  1. Retail Worker
  1. Waiter/Waitress
  1. Food Service Worker
  1. Accountant
  1. Therapist/Counselor
  1. E-Sports Pro/Gamer
  1. Bouncer/Security Guard
  1. Zoo Keeper
  1. Courier/Delivery Worker
  1. Data Analyst/Scientist
  1. Peace Corps Volunteer/NGO Worker
  1. Mortician/Funeral Director
  1. Landscaper/Gardener
  1. Pharmacist
  1. Flight Attendant
  1. Wedding Planner (Event Organizer)
  1. Architect
  1. Janitor/Custodian
  1. Comedian
  1. Social Media Influencer
  1. Marine Biologist
  1. Baker

  1. Archaeologist

    • Description: You unearthed remnants of ancient civilizations, piecing together clues from long-buried artifacts.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Wisdom, +2 Perception
    • Path Recommendations: Relic Discovery Path, Earth Sense Path, Analyze Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Buried Secrets"
      • Gain a +1 bonus to unearthing hidden or forgotten objects. Once per session, identify the origin or rough purpose of an artifact or relic.

  2. Paramilitary Survival Trainer

    • Description: You taught wilderness and combat survival techniques to private groups, merging discipline with off-grid tactics.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Endurance, +2 Reaction
    • Path Recommendations: Tactical Edge Path, Never Stop Path, Street Survival Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Adaptive Survival"
      • You and any allies traveling with you need 25% fewer rations per day. Gain a +1 bonus to quick shelter-building or improvised defenses.

  3. Motivational Speaker

    • Description: You inspired others to reach for their dreams, turning passion into your livelihood and forging deep emotional connections.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Willpower, +2 Focus
    • Path Recommendations: Heart’s Rally Path, Empathy Path, Inspiration Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Spark of Drive"
      • Once per session, give a brief speech that grants all allies a +1 bonus to a single crucial roll in the next scene or conflict.

  4. Theme Park Engineer

    • Description: You constructed roller coasters and attractions, balancing safety regulations with thrilling designs.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Control, +2 Intelligence
    • Path Recommendations: Mechanical Wonder Path, Construction Insight Path, Clockwork Mastery Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Adrenaline Safety"
      • Gain a +1 bonus to engineering or crafting tasks that involve moving parts or complex mechanisms. Once per session, negate a single mechanical malfunction.

  5. Cryptocurrency Trader

    • Description: You navigated volatile markets, thriving on calculated risks and digital speculation. Your reflexes and analysis were honed by the fluctuations.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Reaction, +2 Intelligence
    • Path Recommendations: Predictive Insight Path, Team Tactics Path, Logical Mind Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Risk Management"
      • Once per session, reroll a single risky action (like a crucial dodge or negotiation) at a –1 penalty, taking the new result if preferred.

  6. Private Investigator

    • Description: You ferreted out secrets, followed trails, and handled delicate situations with caution, cunning, and thorough research.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Perception, +2 Willpower
    • Path Recommendations: Case Files Path, Empathy Path, Sneak Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Stakeout Smarts"
      • Gain a +1 bonus to tailing someone unnoticed or waiting out a hidden surveillance. You start with a small detective’s toolkit (camera, notepad, etc.).

  7. Ocean Fisher

    • Description: The sea was your life, facing the elements daily to haul in a hard-earned catch. Stamina and weather sense kept you afloat.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Endurance, +2 Agility
    • Path Recommendations: Weather Wary Path, Never Stop Path, Beast Taming Path (for monstrous aquatic life)
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Sea Legs"
      • Gain a +1 bonus to balance on unstable or shifting terrain. Once per session, predict local weather 12 hours ahead.

  8. Teacher for Special Needs

    • Description: You adapted lessons to diverse needs, fostering patience and creativity. Empathy and problem-solving were everyday challenges.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Wisdom, +2 Focus
    • Path Recommendations: Adaptive Learning Path, Empathy Path, Teaching Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Tailored Approach"
      • Once per session, dramatically reduce an ally’s confusion or disorientation effect by focusing on their specific weakness/need, granting them clarity.

  9. Stunt Performer

    • Description: High-risk movie scenes were your specialty—falling from heights, choreographed fights, and precision driving.
    • Stat Bonuses: +2 Agility, +2 Strength
    • Path Recommendations: Reflex Overdrive Path, Body Control Path, Fighting Proficiency Path
    • Unique Starting Benefit: "Calculated Daring"
      • Once per session, you can ignore a minor injury from a hazardous stunt (like a fall or collision) through well-practiced safety rolls.

  10. Board Game Designer

  1. Street Artist (Graffiti/Muralist)
  1. Cryptographer
  1. Yoga Instructor
  1. Nightclub DJ
  1. Cosplayer
  1. Slot Machine Repair Technician
  1. Tarot Reader/Palmist
  1. Disaster Relief Volunteer
  1. Speechwriter
  1. Self-Defense Instructor (Krav Maga, etc.)