Social

Abilities

Presence
Empathy
Reasoning

Social reflects a character’s ability to engage, influence, and understand others through charm, empathy, or wit. It includes conversation, deception, humor, and reading social cues. Characters use Social to build connections, manipulate outcomes, or inspire cooperation. It’s essential for diplomats, performers, and anyone who thrives in the company of others.

Skills

Bribing
Presence
Empathy
Intuition

Influence decisions and actions by offering something of value - coin, favors, information, or promises - to bypass obstacles and shift outcomes in your favor.

Deception
Creativity
Presence
Reasoning

Convince others of something false through charm, distraction, confidence, or fabricated details—whether to mislead, manipulate, or buy yourself time.

Insight
Empathy
Reasoning
Intuition

Read subtle cues in tone, posture, emotion, and logic to understand what someone truly means or feels - beyond what’s being said.

Lie Detection
Intuition
Memory
Empathy

Discern dishonesty in conversation by interpreting subtle cues in behavior, tone, and timing - spotting falsehoods others might accept at face value.

Lip Reading
Empathy
Presence
Reasoning

Interpret speech by observing the speaker’s mouth and facial movements when sound is unavailable or obscured.

Persuasion
Presence
Empathy
Reasoning

Use charm, reason, empathy, and a well-timed argument to influence others’ decisions - be it convincing a guard to let you pass or talking down a warlord.

Public Speaking
Presence
Creativity
Boldness

Deliver structured and compelling speeches to inform, inspire, sway, or manipulate an audience - whether it’s a crew, crowd, council, or clan.

Sense Motive
Empathy
Intuition
Reasoning

Interpret another person’s intentions, emotions, or hidden agenda - even when they attempt to mask it.

Smooth Talker
Presence
Creativity
Empathy

Charm, distract, or mislead others through smooth and confident speech — ideal for talking your way out of danger or twisting a conversation to your advantage.

Social Awareness
Empathy
Presence
Memory

Understanding and applying social customs, cultural protocols, and formal behavior to create goodwill, avoid offense, and gain privileged access.

Social Engineering
Creativity
Empathy

Manipulate individuals or groups over time through carefully planned influence and indirect psychological tactics.

Subterfuge
Intuition
Empathy
Self Discipline

Master deception, misdirection, and secrecy to achieve goals without direct confrontation or detection.