Irritable
I’m Irritable, of course I can make reasonable arguments seem insipid, provoke people, get the manager out here.
Substitutes for: Struggle.
Feature: Coerces Violence.
Feature: Evaluates Helplessness.
Feature: Substitutes for
Every standard identity substitutes for at least one ability, by default, or more if taken as an additional feature. It’s only for taking actions that the ability it subs for ordinarily covers.
An identity does not sub for that ability for the purposes of coercing a shock meter or making a stress check, unless it has the Resists Shock or Coerces feature respectively.
Hot
I’m Hot, of course I can look good in those clothes, create a distraction, go to the front of the line.
Substitutes for: Lie.
Feature: Coerces Helplessness.
Feature: Coerces Isolation.
Gym Rat
I’m a Gym Rat, of course I can massage that sore iliotibial band, talk shop with the bike store owner, find a buddy to lend me a kayak.
Substitutes for: Fitness.
Feature: Substitutes for Dodge.
Feature: Substitutes for Pursuit.
Freemason
I’m a Freemason, of course I can get access to a tiny Shriner car, get investment tips from my buddies, get aid in unexpected circumstances.
Substitutes for: Status.
Feature: Substitutes for Connect.
Feature: Resists challenges to the Unnatural.
Electrician
I’m an Electrician, of course I can plausibly demand admission to secure locations, read blueprints, schmooze with union folks and building inspectors.
Substitutes for: Knowledge.
Feature: Build and evaluate electrical devices (unique).
Feature: Repair or demolish electrical devices (unique).
Dog Trainer
I’m a Dog Trainer, of course I can make your sick dog feel better, charm pet owners, train all sorts of animals.
Substitutes for: Dodge.
Feature: This identity can be rolled to prevent any animal from attacking (unique).
Feature: Resists challenges to Isolation.
Caring
I’m Caring, of course I can find first aid supplies, maintain a chipper disposition, bake.
Substitutes for: Connect.
Feature: Substitutes for Status.
Feature: Resists challenges to Isolation.
Blues Musician
I’m a Blues Musician, of course I can play guitar and harmonica, develop a fanbase, get backstage.
Substitutes for: Status.
Feature: Resists challenges to Helplessness.
Feature: Evaluates Helplessness.
Acrobat
I’m an Acrobat, of course I can tumble, squeeze into small spaces, slip out of bonds and handcuffs.
Substitutes for: Fitness.
Feature: Provides Initiative.
Feature: Substitutes for Dodge.