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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Sunseeker" data-source="post: 5926634">One doesn't have to be old to have a wealth of experience, I think this is simply a modern misconception.  It also depends on the particular type of experiences you're asking about.Exactly, this kid could make a great thief in his off-time(classically, a lot of servants were little more than that), he may not read so good or think so much, but he's got that kind of experience to know when a person is vulnerable or angry or a good target.Though to be honest, what you're describing cones on such a personal level, strikes me more as Insight rather than Perception.  Which makes an interesting point here, as personal-connections and being able to tell when a person is happy, sad, or angry before they express it is certainly Insight, and apparently also Wisdom!Again, this is kinda that "there are different kinds of wisdom", a young man raised in the woods may better notice that Hawk, but be totally unaware when it comes to seeing when a person is happy or sad, since they totally lacked human-communication while being raised by wolves.I still think the best solution is to allow multiple sources.  Perhaps Perception is the higher of Int or Wis.  Perhaps Insight is the better of Wisdom or Charisma.  I think allowing players to choose which aspects of their character go towards select skills and abilities would allow for a great range of diversity without having to greatly alter the rules.</blockquote>