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	<p class="single nomargin">Over time, your character’s ability scores can change. Ability scores can increase without limit.</p>		<p class="single nomargin">Over time, your character’s ability scores can change. Ability scores can increase without limit.</p>
	* At 4th, 8th, 12th, 16th, and 20th level, an heroic character increases two ability scores by 1 point each.		* At 4th, 8th, 12th, 16th, and 20th level, an heroic character increases two ability scores by 1 point each.
	* As a character ages, some ability scores go up and others go down. See [[Species#Aging Effects\|Aging Effects]] for details.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}When an ability score changes, all attributes associated with that score change accordingly. For example, when Sia-Lan becomes a 4th level Jedi, she increases her Dexterity from 15 to 16 and increases her Charisma from 13 to 14. She’s now harder to hit, better at using ranged weapons, and all her Dexterity-based and Charisma-based skills improve as well.</div>		* As a character ages, some ability scores go up and others go down. See [[Species#Aging Effects\|Aging Effects]] for details.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}When an ability score changes, all attributes associated with that score change accordingly. For example, when Sia-Lan becomes a 4th level Jedi, she increases her Dexterity from 15 to 16 and increases her Charisma from 13 to 14. She’s now harder to hit, better at using ranged weapons, and all her Dexterity-based and Charisma-based skills improve as well.</p></div>

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	<p class="single">{{indent}}Constitution represents your characters health and stamina. Constitution adds to a heros hit points, so it’s important for everyone, but most important for [[soldier (heroic class)\|soldier]]s and Jedi.{{newline}}You apply your Constitution modifier to:</p>		<p class="single">{{indent}}Constitution represents your characters health and stamina. Constitution adds to a heros hit points, so it’s important for everyone, but most important for [[soldier (heroic class)\|soldier]]s and Jedi.{{newline}}You apply your Constitution modifier to:</p>
	* Each die roll for gaining additional hit points (though a penalty can never drop a hit point roll below 1; a character always gains at least 1 hit point each time they go up a level).		* Each die roll for gaining additional hit points (though a penalty can never drop a hit point roll below 1; a character always gains at least 1 hit point each time they go up a level).
	* Fortitude Defense, for resisting poison, radiation, and similar threats.		* [[Fortitude Defense]], for resisting poison, radiation, and similar threats.
	* The [[Endurance]] skill with Constitution as the key ability.		* The [[Endurance]] skill with Constitution as the key ability.
	<p class="single">{{indent}}If a characters Constitution changes, their hit points should also increase or decrease accordingly.</p></div>		<p class="single">{{indent}}If a characters Constitution changes, their hit points should also increase or decrease accordingly.</p></div>

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	<p class="single">{{indent}}Every creature has a Wisdom score. Wisdom describes a characters willpower, common sense, perception, and intuition. Compared to Intelligence, Wisdom is more related to being in tune with and aware of ones surroundings, while Intelligence represents one’s ability to analyze information. An absentminded professor has a low Wis score and a high Int score. A simpleton with a low intelligence might nevertheless have great insight (high Wis). Wisdom is the most important ability for scout], but its also important to characters wishing to be in-tune with their environment or characters who like to [[Gambling\|gamble]]. If you want your character to have keen senses, put a high score in Wisdom.{{newline}}You apply your character’s Wisdom modifier to:</p>		<p class="single">{{indent}}Every creature has a Wisdom score. Wisdom describes a characters willpower, common sense, perception, and intuition. Compared to Intelligence, Wisdom is more related to being in tune with and aware of ones surroundings, while Intelligence represents one’s ability to analyze information. An absentminded professor has a low Wis score and a high Int score. A simpleton with a low intelligence might nevertheless have great insight (high Wis). Wisdom is the most important ability for scout], but its also important to characters wishing to be in-tune with their environment or characters who like to [[Gambling\|gamble]]. If you want your character to have keen senses, put a high score in Wisdom.{{newline}}You apply your character’s Wisdom modifier to:</p>
	* [[Will Defense]], generally for resisting certain [[the Force\|Force]] attacks.		* [[Will Defense]], generally for resisting certain [[the Force\|Force]] attacks.
	* The number of [[Force Powers\|Force powers]] you learn when you take the [[Force Training]] [[feat]].		* The number of [[Force Powers\|Force powers]] you learn when you take the [[Force Training (feat)\|Force Training]] [[feat]].
	* The following skill checks with Wisdom as the key ability:		* The following skill checks with Wisdom as the key ability:
	** [[Perception]]		** [[Perception]]
	** [[Survival]]		** [[Survival]]
	** [[Treat Injury]]		** [[Treat Injury]]
	<p class="single">{{indent}}When a Force-using characters Wisdom score increases or decreases, their number of known Force powers also change. For every instance of the Force Training feat that you have, you gain one Force power (or an additional use of an already-known Force power) for every point by which your Wis modifier increases. If you instead suffer a permanent reduction in your Wis modifier, you lose access to the same number of Force powers; you must choose which Force powers (or extra uses of the same Force power) you lose.<p></div>		<p class="single">{{indent}}When a Force-using characters Wisdom score increases or decreases, their number of known Force powers also change. For every instance of the Force Training feat that you have, you gain one Force power (or an additional use of an already-known Force power) for every point by which your Wis modifier increases. If you instead suffer a permanent reduction in your Wis modifier, you lose access to the same number of Force powers; you must choose which Force powers (or extra uses of the same Force power) you lose.</p></div>

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	<h3 class="headline">Dexterity</h3>		<h3 class="headline">Dexterity</h3>
	<p class="single">{{indent}}Dexterity measures hand-eye coordination, agility, reflexes, and balance. This ability is the most important ability for [[scoundrel]]ss, but its also high on the list for characters who want to be good shots with ranged weapons (such as blaster pistols) or who want to handle the controls of a starship or speeder fairly well.{{newline}}You apply your character’s Dexterity modifier to:</p>		<p class="single">{{indent}}Dexterity measures hand-eye coordination, agility, reflexes, and balance. This ability is the most important ability for [[scoundrel (heroic class)\|scoundrel]]s, but its also high on the list for characters who want to be good shots with ranged weapons (such as blaster pistols) or who want to handle the controls of a starship or speeder fairly well.{{newline}}You apply your character’s Dexterity modifier to:</p>
	* Ranged attack rolls, such as with blasters.		* Ranged attack rolls, such as with blasters.
	* Reflex Defense, provided the character can react to the attack.		* Reflex Defense, provided the character can react to the attack.
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	<h3 class="headline">Constitution</h3>		<h3 class="headline">Constitution</h3>
	<p class="single">{{indent}}Constitution represents your characters health and stamina. Constitution adds to a heros hit points, so it’s important for everyone, but most important for [[soldier]]s and Jedi.{{newline}}You apply your Constitution modifier to:</p>		<p class="single">{{indent}}Constitution represents your characters health and stamina. Constitution adds to a heros hit points, so it’s important for everyone, but most important for [[soldier (heroic class)\|soldier]]s and Jedi.{{newline}}You apply your Constitution modifier to:</p>
	* Each die roll for gaining additional hit points (though a penalty can never drop a hit point roll below 1; a character always gains at least 1 hit point each time they go up a level).		* Each die roll for gaining additional hit points (though a penalty can never drop a hit point roll below 1; a character always gains at least 1 hit point each time they go up a level).
	* Fortitude Defense, for resisting poison, radiation, and similar threats.		* Fortitude Defense, for resisting poison, radiation, and similar threats.
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	{{sidebar\|color=#ffdddd\|headline=Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma\|text1=A character with a high Intelligence score is curious, knowledgable, and probe to using big words. A charactger with a high Intelligence but low Wisdom may be smart but absent-minded, or ~~knowledga ble~~ but lacking in commons sense. A character with high Intelligence but a low charisma may be a know-it-all or a reclusive scholar. The smart character lacking in both Wisdom and Charisma usually puts their foot in their mouth.{{newline}}A character with a low Intelligence mispronounces and misuses words, has trouble following directions, or fails to get the joke.{{newline}}A character with a high Wisdom score may be sensible, serene, “in tune,” alert, or centered. A charaxcter with a high Wisdom but a low Intelligence may be aware, but sinmple. A character with a high Wisdom but a low Charisma knows enough to speak carefully and may become an adviser or “power behind the throne” rather than a leader.{{newline}}A character with a low Wisdom score may be rash, imprudent, irresponsible, or “out of it.”{{newline}}A character with a hifh Charisma may be beautiful, handsome, striking, personable, and confident. A character with a high Charisma but a low Intelligence can usually pass themselves off as knowledgable, until they meet a true expert. A charismatic character with a low Wisdom may be popular, but they don't know who their real friends are.{{newline}}A character with a low Charisma may be reserved, gruff, rude, fawning, or simply nondescript.}}		{{sidebar\|color=#ffdddd\|headline=Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma\|text1=A character with a high Intelligence score is curious, knowledgable, and probe to using big words. A charactger with a high Intelligence but low Wisdom may be smart but absent-minded, or knowledgable but lacking in commons sense. A character with high Intelligence but a low charisma may be a know-it-all or a reclusive scholar. The smart character lacking in both Wisdom and Charisma usually puts their foot in their mouth.{{newline}}A character with a low Intelligence mispronounces and misuses words, has trouble following directions, or fails to get the joke.{{newline}}A character with a high Wisdom score may be sensible, serene, “in tune,” alert, or centered. A charaxcter with a high Wisdom but a low Intelligence may be aware, but sinmple. A character with a high Wisdom but a low Charisma knows enough to speak carefully and may become an adviser or “power behind the throne” rather than a leader.{{newline}}A character with a low Wisdom score may be rash, imprudent, irresponsible, or “out of it.”{{newline}}A character with a hifh Charisma may be beautiful, handsome, striking, personable, and confident. A character with a high Charisma but a low Intelligence can usually pass themselves off as knowledgable, until they meet a true expert. A charismatic character with a low Wisdom may be popular, but they don't know who their real friends are.{{newline}}A character with a low Charisma may be reserved, gruff, rude, fawning, or simply nondescript.}}
	<h3 class="headline">Intelligence</h3>		<h3 class="headline">Intelligence</h3>
	<p class="single">{{indent}}Intelligence determines how well your character learns and reasons. Intelligence is important for [[scout]]s, ~~nobles~~, and any character who wants to have a wide assortment of skills and languages.{{newline}}You apply your Intelligence modifier to:</p>		<p class="single">{{indent}}Intelligence determines how well your character learns and reasons. Intelligence is important for [[scout (heroic class)\|scout]]s, [[noble (heroic class)\|noble]]s, and any character who wants to have a wide assortment of skills and languages.{{newline}}You apply your Intelligence modifier to:</p>
	* The number of languages your character knows at the start of the game..		* The number of languages your character knows at the start of the game..
	* The number of trained skills you start with.		* The number of trained skills you start with.
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	** [[Mechanics]]		** [[Mechanics]]
	** [[Use Computer]]		** [[Use Computer]]
	<p class="single">{{indent}}Beasts have Intelligence scores of 1 or 2. Sentient creatures have scores of at least 3.{{newline}}When a characters Intelligence score permanently increases or decreases, its number of trained skills and known languages also changes. For example, if Pauls [[Wookiee]] scout increases his Intelligence from 13 to 14, his Int modifier goes from +1 to +2. Paul’s Wookiee gains one new trained skill (chose from his class skills) and one new language. The Wookiee’s greater Intelligence allows him to utilize things he had learned but never before applied properly.</p></div>		<p class="single">{{indent}}Beasts have Intelligence scores of 1 or 2. Sentient creatures have scores of at least 3.{{newline}}When a characters Intelligence score permanently increases or decreases, its number of trained skills and known languages also changes. For example, if Pauls [[Wookiee (species)\|Wookiee]] scout increases his Intelligence from 13 to 14, his Int modifier goes from +1 to +2. Paul’s Wookiee gains one new trained skill (chose from his class skills) and one new language. The Wookiee’s greater Intelligence allows him to utilize things he had learned but never before applied properly.</p></div>

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	<h3 class="headline">Charisma</h3>		<h3 class="headline">Charisma</h3>
	<p class="single">{{indent}}Every creature has a Charisma score. Charisma measures a characters’ force personality, persuasiveness, personal magnetism, ability to lead, and physical attractiveness. It represents actual strength of personality and force of presence, not merely how others perceive you in a social setting. Charisma is most important for ~~[[noble]]s~~ and [[Jedi (heroic class)\|Jedi]].{{newline}}You apply your Charisma modifier to the following skill checks with Charisma as the key ability:</p>		<p class="single">{{indent}}Every creature has a Charisma score. Charisma measures a characters’ force personality, persuasiveness, personal magnetism, ability to lead, and physical attractiveness. It represents actual strength of personality and force of presence, not merely how others perceive you in a social setting. Charisma is most important for nobles and [[Jedi (heroic class)\|Jedi]].{{newline}}You apply your Charisma modifier to the following skill checks with Charisma as the key ability:</p>
	* [[Deception]]		* [[Deception]]
	* [[Gather Information]]		* [[Gather Information]]