Perception measures a character’s ability to observe his environment. This may involve a conscious effort, such as searching an area, but it is more often intuitive, as the character’s keen senses notice something out of the ordinary. Perception is a sensitivity to one’s surroundings, and is seldom present in the cynical or jaded (who have seen it all before).

Perception is used to determine whether or not a character understands a given situation or detects an environmental stimulus. It can warn a character of ambushes, distinguish a clue from a pile of refuse, or uncover any other hidden or overlookable detail, whether physical or otherwise.

• Poor: Perhaps you are absurdly self-absorbed, perhaps merely an airhead. In any event, watch out for that car!

•• Average: The very subtle evades you, but you’re aware of the bigger picture.

••• Good: You perceive moods, textures, and small changes in your environment.

•••• Exceptional: Almost nothing escapes your notice.

••••• Outstanding: You instantly observe things almost imperceptible to human senses.

Specialties

Attentive, Insightful, Careful, Discerning, Tactical