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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dannyalcatraz" data-source="post: 5389750" data-attributes="member: 19675">A couple of recent threads have discussed PC design when you have some low stats.  Words like "unplayable", "thugs", "Average Joe" and other unflattering terms were tossed around by persons on all sides of the discussions.This is a thread about PC concepts- fluff & background, not mechanics- that can work or even shine when die rolls or point buy result in some low stats.We'll designate that 2 stats are low- no bonus or a negative modifier level- and come up with 2 roleplayable concepts for the class of your choice.  One concept should be a Thug, one an Angel.Example:A wizard with a low Charisma and Wisdom-Thug: a handsome Evoker Mage with a taste for acid & fire spells, he wants to do more than defeat his foes- he wants them to suffer.  His sadistic streak carries over into every social interaction, though, and despite his good looks, he remains unpopular...the kind of man you associate with only if you have to.Angel: a recluse of sorts, this Enchanter uses spells charms (and illusions) to help her gain the social acceptance she feels eludes her, little realizing there could be a massive backlash if her machinations were ever revealed...The fun is open to any edition of any game where you can get low stats, by any method.. Go nuts!</blockquote>