Body Types

Body Type is a one-time choice made during character creation. It represents the character’s natural physical build and physiology, shaping their visual identity, fighting style, and baseline stats.

Body Types are independent of your Species or Domains and offer small but meaningful mechanical effects.

What Body Type Affects

Each Body Type provides:

Attribute Modifiers – Adjust Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, etc.
Base Evasion – Nimble builds dodge better; solid ones resist hits
Base Hit Points – Your starting HP, before other bonuses
Stress Max – The number of Stress points you can hold
Optional Trait Tags – For flavor and narrative cues (e.g., stocky, graceful)

These stats affect many derived Aspects (see 🧬 Aspects).

Sample Body Types

Body Type	Attribute Modifiers	Base Evasion	Base HP	Stress Max	Flavor Traits
Powerful	+1 STR, -1 INT	9	6	5	Muscular, forceful
Precise	+1 STR, -1 WIS	10	5	5	Focused, driven
Brawny	+1 STR, -1 CHA	10	6	4	Thick, imposing
Agile	+1 DEX, -1 CON	11	4	6	Nimble, light-footed
Nimble	+1 DEX, -1 STR	11	4	5	Quick, spry
Graceful	+1 DEX, -1 INT	11	4	5	Fluid, elegant
Sturdy	+1 CON, -1 DEX	9	6	4	Solid, tough
Hardened	+1 CON, -1 WIS	9	6	5	Resilient, enduring
Enduring	+1 CON, -1 CHA	10	6	4	Steady, weathered
Clever	+1 INT, -1 STR	10	4	6	Sharp, strategic
Thoughtful	+1 INT, -1 CON	10	4	6	Methodical, analytical
Insightful	+1 WIS, -1 DEX	10	5	6	Attentive, serene
Calm	+1 WIS, -1 CON	10	5	6	Tranquil, watchful
Charming	+1 CHA, -1 STR	10	4	6	Magnetic, persuasive
Expressive	+1 CHA, -1 CON	10	4	6	Lively, bold

You can work with your GM to create a custom Body Type—especially for non-humanoid or unique creatures. Just keep modifiers balanced and minimal.

Mechanical Simplicity

Body Types are intentionally lightweight. They add flavor and mechanical texture without overshadowing Domains or Aspects. There’s no need to min-max—just pick what fits your character’s story and presence.

Species vs. Body Type

Your Species (e.g., Human, Elf, Kobold) determines:
- Vision type
- Movement type
- Cultural features
- Thematic traits
Your Body Type determines:
- Base stats (HP, Stress, Evasion)
- Attribute bonuses
- Physical expression

You choose these independently, allowing for creative combinations.