Combat |
Martial Arts | You have had some training in hand to hand combat. If necessary, you could fend off an attack from an assailant who was unprepared. |
Clubs | You've swung a bat a few times. Maybe you use a sledgehammer as part of your daily routine. Either way, you're experienced at using large blunt objects efficiently. |
Blades | You might well survive a knife fight. You've done your bit slashing and stabbing and in the right conditions you can handle yourself. Select either short or long blades for this proficiency. |
Pistols | Handguns are familiar to you. You've shot your fair share on the pistol range and can handle using a small to medium caliber handgun. |
Rifles | You're able to use rifles with some degree of effectiveness. You might be an occasional hunter or you just shoot for relaxation. Wehn selecting this feat, select either buckshot or slugs as your perfered round type. |
Heavy Weapons | You've spent time dealing with the big guns. You can handle weapons that are somewhat larger than your body such as chainguns or rocket launchers. You should have a good reason for having such experience. |
Throwing | You may have been the backup quarterback on your highschool football team. You're pretty good when it comes to throwing things. You usually make more baskets than you miss at basketball. |
Science |
Archaeology | You're good at studying people based on the items they've left behind. When taking this, select either ancient or modern as your area of expertise. |
Astronomy | You know a bit about the night sky. You can identify a fair number of constellations and can navigate by the stars if necessary. |
Architecture | You are well versed in the common designs of buildings. You are able to design simple structures and predict general trends in building layout. Given structural plans/blueprints you can also detect flaws in construction. |
Biology | You know the basics of how higher lifeforms from your home planet work. You are more able than most to determine the weaknesses of biological creatures about which you have some knowledge. |
Chemistry | You know about as much about chemistry as someone who has taken introductory level courses. You also remeber how to make various useful things from common chemicals. Given specific instructions, you can safely mix chemicals to create complex chemicals. |
Geology | You have a knowledge of rocks, soils and things earthen. You can tell the approximate age of something by determining the weathering on it. |
Medicine | You're on par with a triage nurse in terms of medical knowledge. You can usually determine what injury or illness a person has given study and for common ailments know the standard treatments. |
Physics | You remember most of your introductory physics courses. You can make decent predictions about how things move as long as they follow standard Newtonian mechanics. |
Psychology | You've done a bit of study into the human psyche. You're better at making guesses about what people will do than the average armchair psychologist. |
Technical |
Auto Repair | You're well versed on the basics of car mechanics and with time and proper equipment can fix most mechanical issues with automobiles. |
Computer Use | You can use a computer rather well. You know the intricacies of your favorite operating system and a bit about some others. Given time and information, you can usually get data out of a machine you are physically using. |
Construction | You've built buildings in the past. You can follow a set of blueprints and create reliable structures. You can also create simple structures from memory. |
Electronics | You are handy with a soldering iron and can usually repair simple electronics. You are generally well versed in the design and implementation of sequential and combinatorial circuits. |
Gun Smithing | Although you may or may not be a good shot, you know how to repair and maintain firearms. Given time and equipment you can repair most weapons so long as they have not been fundamentally damaged. |
Lock Picking | You know the basics of picking standard tumbler locks. So long as you have te tools, doors which use standard locks can be opened in a matter of time. |
Plumbing | You've had work installing pipe (water and gas) and can do it again if necessary. With a bit of help, you could tackle large projects such as installing/maintaining plumbing systems for a large building |
Research | If you have internet or library access, you can find information assuming that it is publicly avalible. |
Artistic |
Acting | You are good at pretending to be other people and memorizing lines. You may have even had a lead role once |
Carving | You can make useful things from wood by cutting it. This may be artistic, but is not necessarily. |
Painting | Your artwork is generally a good representation of what you were trying to paint. You're not a master, but you could pick up a few bucks doing charicatures in the park. |
Performance | You have some sort of musical skill. Select an instrument or singing when you choose this proficiency. |
Sculpting | When you sculpt, the outcome is generally successful. You are essentially profecient at carving in hard stone. |
Sewing | You can repair and make clothing and other garmets, bags, etc. from base textiles or by knitting. |
Sketching | You can use your artistic sketching abilities both to produce simple works of art and also easy to undestand diagrams (such as those used in architecture or electronics). |
Writing | You have a firm grasp of your language and can write with the proficiency of a college student. You usually do well on written papers. |
Personal |
Beautiful | You are better looking that the average of your species. People take notice of you |
Charismatic | When in a group people tend to follow you. |
Manipulative | You are good at convincing others that your way is the right way. |
Oration | You are good at relaying information through vocal speech. This is the skill of teaching, preaching, and politicking. |
Physical |
Acrobatics | You could make it onto a college gymnastics team if you put a bit more effort in it. You are experienced in tumbling, uneven bars, etc. |
Climbing | You have done some rock climbing in the past and are somewhat proficient at it. You could climb any structure which provides a decent surface. This proficiency also includes rapelling. |
Jogging | You go jogging a couple of times a week and can keep a brisk pace for a few hours easily or longer if need be. |
Skiing | You've done both cross-country and downhill skiing and could do it again given the equipment and situation. |
Et cetera |
Common Sense | Don't worry, the GM will warn you before you do something incredibly stupid. He might even help you if you're having trouble deciding what to do. |