Hey all. I started watching Steveisbored on Youtube and he mentioned something that resonated with me: The roleplaying depth of species with intrinsic flaws. I wanted to call the collected experience of the forums for some optional Flaws that provide a small XP bonus at character creation. Published examples of species flaws are in the following books:
- Ishi Tib: Water Dependence-Lead by Example
- Dresselian: Primitive-Stay on Target [Can be removed for 10 XP at creation]
- Polis Massan: No Vocal Chords-Strongholds of Resistance [Can be removed for 10 XP at creation]
These should be used to an idea of balancing these homebrews. I’m thinking they should be “purchased” at creation by adding 10 or 5 starting XP. I would also add that only one Flaw may be taken and only at creation. They can either be species specific or related to one’s backstory or personality. Discussions on how it would work with the three previously-listed species that already have a “flaw.”