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Message: <blockquote data-quote="jmartkdr2" data-source="post: 8277099" data-attributes="member: 7017304">This seems like an overly complicated way to handle the lack of ability scores. Just use proficiency in place of ability bonuses where appropriate and you've got a fairly good answer all in one go.In more detail: Ability checks: proficiency is doubled. Non-proficient skills are just a d20 roll (unless the pc has Jack of All Trades). Expertise becomes triple proficiency.Attack rolls: Double proficiency to hit. Add prof once to weapon damage if you're proficient with that weapon. Save DCs: 8 + Double ProfSaving throws: Double proficiency form class. I really like the racial bonuses idea, though, so keep that.AC: This takes a little more thinking: Light armor would be base + prof, Medium would always have max allowed AC, heavy is unchanged but anyone proficient is strong enough to not be slowed. Unarmored Defense is trickier: monks getting 10 + 2xprof is fine, but that seems too high for barbs. I'd switch them to 13+prof. You may find other specific cases like this; rule on them as they come up.HP is based on listed amount +1, unless special features are added.Other class features that call for ability mods (Aura or protection, Bardic Inspiration, spells prepared) now use prof instead.Characters will be a bit more powerful, because they'll be able to get a lot more feats, so be prepared to dial up the difficulty.</blockquote>