Attribute list

Strength is a representation of the character’s physical prowess. It determines her or his success at tasks involving a physical element. The GM might ask the player to make a Strength roll when attempting to lift a stone, bend a bar, or hold on for dear life.

Perception represents a character’s mental ability. It began as "Intelligence" but was changed to broaden its range of applicability. The GM will ask for Perception rolls to determine if a character noticed a detail, understood the significance of an event, or pulled a scrap of knowledge from memory.

Dexterity represents the character’s agility, quickness of motion, poise, and grace. It contributes to success while picking a lock, shooting a firearm, or setting a trap. If the player does not select a Dodge skill for a PC, the GM will refer to the character’s Dexterity attribute during combat.
Vigor describes the state of a character’s health, her or his ability to withstand difficult circumstances, and Vigor affects the amount of damage character can take before expiring. The GM will also call for Vigor rolls when a character is attempting to withstand physical discomfort.

Balance is a flexible attribute that measures a character’s spiritual wellness—one’s personal karma as well as one’s place in the cosmic balance.

As per standard FUDGE rules, traits start at Fair and the player is allowed two free attribute levels at character creation.