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	=== [[Intimidation]] <small>(PRS, STR)</small> ===		=== [[Intimidation]] <small>(PRS, STR)</small> ===
	A character’s ability to shock or muscle their way through a scene. Intimidation is used when using brutish means to obtain a desired effect or when otherwise dissuading others ~~from a point~~ by threatening force.		A character’s ability to shock or muscle their way through a scene. Intimidation is used when using brutish means to obtain a desired effect or when otherwise dissuading others by threatening force.

	=== [[Intuition]] <small>(WIS, CON)</small> ===		=== [[Intuition]] <small>(WIS, CON)</small> ===

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	=== [[Appraise]] <small>(INT, PRS)</small> ===		=== [[Appraise]] <small>(INT, PRS)</small> ===
	The ability to extol the value (or lack thereof) of a good or service. Appraise is used to determine whether a non-player merchant will purchase an item, for how much, and how many.		The ability to extol the value (or lack thereof) of a good or service. Appraise is used to determine whether a non-player merchant will purchase an item, for how much, and how many, and the rate of their items being sold.

	=== [[Concentration]] <small>(CON, WIS)</small> ===		=== [[Concentration]] <small>(CON, WIS)</small> ===

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	# Modifier from primary [[Attributes\|attribute]], whether positive or negative;		# Modifier from primary [[Attributes\|attribute]], whether positive or negative;
	# Unaltered modifier from secondary attribute, if any, maximum +2 (minimum +0);		# Unaltered modifier from secondary attribute, if any, <code>maximum +2 (minimum +0)</code>;
	# Modifiers from items, whether positive or negative;		# Modifiers from items, whether positive or negative;
	# Modifiers from spell or spell-like effects, whether positive or negative;		# Modifiers from spell or spell-like effects, whether positive or negative;
	# Any circumstantial modifier, positive or negative, due to environment or when called by a Game Master.		# Any circumstantial modifier, positive or negative, due to environment or when called by a Game Master.
	A character benefits from only up to <code>+15</code> from soft skill bonuses, after which their skills ~~will~~ no longer increase. Should verbiage around a feature such as from [[Races\|race]], [[Backgrounds\|background]], template or another selection not include "checks", it is a hard skill bonus not affected by this cap. Therefore <code>+2 to Perception</code> is a hard skill bonus, where <code>+2 to Perception checks</code> is not.		A character benefits from only up to <code>+15</code> from soft skill bonuses, after which their skills no longer increase. Should verbiage around a feature such as from [[Races\|race]], [[Backgrounds\|background]], template or another selection not include "checks", it is a hard skill bonus not affected by this cap. Therefore <code>+2 to Perception</code> is a hard skill bonus, where <code>+2 to Perception checks</code> is not.

	=== [[Acrobatics]] <small>(DEX, STR)</small> ===		=== [[Acrobatics]] <small>(DEX, STR)</small> ===

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Sleight of Hand (DEX, INT)

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	=== [[Sleight of Hand]] <small>(DEX, INT)</small> ===		=== [[Sleight of Hand]] <small>(DEX, INT)</small> ===
	The ability to perform some feat of legerdemain with a handleable item or otherwise use one's arms and hands with dexterity. Sleight of Hand is used to escape manacles, flitch from the purse or pockets of a non-player character unnoticed, or conceal contraband during searches. Affected by ACP.		The ability to perform some feat of legerdemain with a handleable item or otherwise use one's arms and hands with dexterity. Sleight of Hand is used to escape manacles, flitch from the purse or pockets of a non player character unnoticed, or conceal contraband during searches. Affected by ACP.

	=== [[Spellcraft]] <small>(INT, PRS)</small> ===		=== [[Spellcraft]] <small>(INT, PRS)</small> ===

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	# Modifiers from spell or spell-like effects, whether positive or negative;		# Modifiers from spell or spell-like effects, whether positive or negative;
	# Any circumstantial modifier, positive or negative, due to environment or when called by a Game Master.		# Any circumstantial modifier, positive or negative, due to environment or when called by a Game Master.
	A character benefits from only up to <code>+15</code> from soft skill bonuses, after which their skills will no longer increase. ~~Hard bonuses include adjustments~~ from race, background, ~~templates~~ or ~~features otherwise specified and are~~ not affected by this cap.		A character benefits from only up to <code>+15</code> from soft skill bonuses, after which their skills will no longer increase. Should verbiage around a feature such as from [[Races\|race]], [[Backgrounds\|background]], template or another selection not include "checks", it is a hard skill bonus not affected by this cap. Therefore <code>+2 to Perception</code> is a hard skill bonus, where <code>+2 to Perception checks</code> is not.

	=== [[Acrobatics]] <small>(DEX, STR)</small> ===		=== [[Acrobatics]] <small>(DEX, STR)</small> ===
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	The ability to remain focused during distraction, such as when incanting a [[Spells\|spell]] or another maneuver that would provoke an attack of opportunity. Concentration is used to resist being interrupted from any action that has a cast time due to receiving melee attack or from another disrupting force.		The ability to remain focused during distraction, such as when incanting a [[Spells\|spell]] or another maneuver that would provoke an attack of opportunity. Concentration is used to resist being interrupted from any action that has a cast time due to receiving melee attack or from another disrupting force.

	=== [[Deception]] <small>(~~PRES~~, INT)</small> ===		=== [[Deception]] <small>(PRS, INT)</small> ===
	The ability to misrepresent oneself, a situation or circumstance - to tell a lie where the truth is expected. Deception is used to resist an attempt to [[Disguises and Personae\|undisguise]] or to bluff another party already primed to sense deceit.		The ability to misrepresent oneself, a situation or circumstance - to tell a lie where the truth is expected. Deception is used to resist an attempt to [[Disguises and Personae\|undisguise]] or to bluff another party already primed to sense deceit.

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	The ability to create a compelling live performance; to put on a good show. Performance is used when playing music, dancing to entertain, or otherwise capture the senses in people.		The ability to create a compelling live performance; to put on a good show. Performance is used when playing music, dancing to entertain, or otherwise capture the senses in people.

	=== [[Persuasion]] <small>(~~Prs~~, ~~Int~~)</small> ===		=== [[Persuasion]] <small>(PRS, INT)</small> ===
	The ability to make useful argument and to convince someone to do something. Persuasion is used when negotiating between two opposing viewpoints, expressing an idea with subtlety, or when urging different courses of action.		The ability to make useful argument and to convince someone to do something. Persuasion is used when negotiating between two opposing viewpoints, expressing an idea with subtlety, or when urging different courses of action.

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	=== [[Handle Medicine]] <small>(WIS, INT)</small> ===		=== [[Handle Medicine]] <small>(WIS, INT)</small> ===
	The ability to administer medical aid effectively and accurately. Handle Medicine is used when attempting to bandage wounds, treat poisons or diseases, or provide long term care through ~~nonmagical~~ means.		The ability to administer medical aid effectively and accurately. Handle Medicine is used when attempting to bandage wounds, treat poisons or diseases, or provide long term care through mundane means.

	=== [[Intimidate]] <small>(PRS, STR)</small> ===		=== [[Intimidate]] <small>(PRS, STR)</small> ===

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	=== [[Handle Device]] <small>(INT, DEX)</small> ===		=== [[Handle Device]] <small>(INT, DEX)</small> ===
	The ability to manipulate a mundane device, such as traps, without failure or injury. Handle Device is used when attempting to disable ground traps or in instances of mechanical sabotage, such as forcing a lock in the shut position~~. Affected by ACP~~.		The ability to manipulate a mundane device, such as traps, without failure or injury. Handle Device is used when attempting to disable ground traps or in instances of mechanical sabotage, such as forcing a lock in the shut position.

	=== [[Handle Lock]] <small>(DEX, INT)</small> ===		=== [[Handle Lock]] <small>(DEX, INT)</small> ===
	The ability to finesse locks without requisite keys or expected means of entry. Handle Lock is used when attempting to gracefully open a locked door or chest, or to retrieve items from puzzle and otherwise sealed containers~~. Affected by ACP~~.		The ability to finesse locks without requisite keys or expected means of entry. Handle Lock is used when attempting to gracefully open a locked door or chest, or to retrieve items from puzzle and otherwise sealed containers.

	=== [[Handle Magical Device]] <small>(PRS, INT)</small> ===		=== [[Handle Magical Device]] <small>(PRS, INT)</small> ===

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	A character benefits from only up to <code>+15</code> from soft skill bonuses, after which their skills will no longer increase. Hard bonuses include adjustments from race, background, templates or features otherwise specified and are not affected by this cap.		A character benefits from only up to <code>+15</code> from soft skill bonuses, after which their skills will no longer increase. Hard bonuses include adjustments from race, background, templates or features otherwise specified and are not affected by this cap.

	=== [[Acrobatics]] <small>(~~Dex~~, ~~Str~~)</small> ===		=== [[Acrobatics]] <small>(DEX, STR)</small> ===
	The ability to navigate, climb, or otherwise traverse a challenging environment without injury. Certain passages or placeables in the world will require a successful Acrobatics check to use without damage.		The ability to navigate, climb, or otherwise traverse a challenging environment without injury. Certain passages or placeables in the world will require a successful Acrobatics check to use without damage. Affected by ACP.

	=== [[Appraise]] <small>(~~Int~~, ~~Prs~~)</small> ===		=== [[Appraise]] <small>(INT, PRS)</small> ===
	The ability to extol the value (or lack thereof) of a good or service. Appraise is used to determine whether a non-player merchant will purchase an item, for how much, and how many.		The ability to extol the value (or lack thereof) of a good or service. Appraise is used to determine whether a non-player merchant will purchase an item, for how much, and how many.

	=== [[Concentration]] <small>(~~Con~~, ~~Wis~~)</small> ===		=== [[Concentration]] <small>(CON, WIS)</small> ===
	The ability to remain focused during distraction, such as when incanting a [[Spells\|spell]] or another maneuver that would provoke an attack of opportunity. Concentration is used to resist being interrupted from any action that has a cast time due to receiving melee attack or from another disrupting force.		The ability to remain focused during distraction, such as when incanting a [[Spells\|spell]] or another maneuver that would provoke an attack of opportunity. Concentration is used to resist being interrupted from any action that has a cast time due to receiving melee attack or from another disrupting force.

	=== [[Deception]] <small>(~~Prs~~, ~~Int~~)</small> ===		=== [[Deception]] <small>(PRES, INT)</small> ===
	The ability to misrepresent oneself, a situation or circumstance - to tell a lie where the truth is expected. Deception is used to resist an attempt to [[Disguises and Personae\|undisguise]] or to bluff another party already primed to sense deceit.		The ability to misrepresent oneself, a situation or circumstance - to tell a lie where the truth is expected. Deception is used to resist an attempt to [[Disguises and Personae\|undisguise]] or to bluff another party already primed to sense deceit.

	=== [[Handle Animal]] <small>(~~Prs~~, ~~Wis~~)</small> ===		=== [[Handle Animal]] <small>(PRS, WIS)</small> ===
	The ability to tame, train, or otherwise interface with a domestic or wild animal. Handle Animal is used to determine the initial disposition of animals to a character's presence and whether they react positively to commands.		The ability to tame, train, or otherwise interface with a domestic or wild animal. Handle Animal is used to determine the initial disposition of animals to a character's presence and whether they react positively to commands.

	=== [[Handle Device]] <small>(~~Int~~, ~~Dex~~)</small> ===		=== [[Handle Device]] <small>(INT, DEX)</small> ===
	The ability to manipulate a mundane device, such as traps, without failure or injury. Handle Device is used when attempting to disable ground traps or in instances of mechanical sabotage, such as forcing a lock in the shut position.		The ability to manipulate a mundane device, such as traps, without failure or injury. Handle Device is used when attempting to disable ground traps or in instances of mechanical sabotage, such as forcing a lock in the shut position. Affected by ACP.

	=== [[Handle Lock]] <small>(~~Dex~~, ~~Int~~)</small> ===		=== [[Handle Lock]] <small>(DEX, INT)</small> ===
	The ability to finesse locks without requisite keys or expected means of entry. Handle Lock is used when attempting to gracefully open a locked door or chest, or to retrieve items from puzzle and otherwise sealed containers.		The ability to finesse locks without requisite keys or expected means of entry. Handle Lock is used when attempting to gracefully open a locked door or chest, or to retrieve items from puzzle and otherwise sealed containers. Affected by ACP.

	=== [[Handle Magical Device]] <small>(~~Prs~~, ~~Int~~)</small> ===		=== [[Handle Magical Device]] <small>(PRS, INT)</small> ===
	The ability to "work" a magical device that the user would not ordinarily be able - to impress the desired result in an enchanted item. Handle Magical Device is used when attempting to use a scroll from a spell type the character cannot already cast, or putting on equipment that is restricted to a different [[Classes and Archetypes\|class]].		The ability to "work" a magical device that the user would not ordinarily be able - to impress the desired result in an enchanted item. Handle Magical Device is used when attempting to use a scroll from a spell type the character cannot already cast, or putting on equipment that is restricted to a different [[Classes and Archetypes\|class]].

	=== [[Handle Medicine]] <small>(~~Wis~~, ~~Int~~)</small> ===		=== [[Handle Medicine]] <small>(WIS, INT)</small> ===
	The ability to administer medical aid effectively and accurately. Handle Medicine is used when attempting to bandage wounds, treat poisons or diseases, or provide long term care through nonmagical means.		The ability to administer medical aid effectively and accurately. Handle Medicine is used when attempting to bandage wounds, treat poisons or diseases, or provide long term care through nonmagical means.

	=== [[Intimidate]] <small>(~~Prs~~, ~~Str~~)</small> ===		=== [[Intimidate]] <small>(PRS, STR)</small> ===
	The ability to shock or muscle their way. Intimidate is used when using brutish means to get a desired effect or otherwise dissuade others from a point through implied force.		The ability to shock or muscle their way. Intimidate is used when using brutish means to get a desired effect or otherwise dissuade others from a point through implied force.

	=== [[Intuition]] <small>(~~Wis~~, ~~Con~~)</small> ===		=== [[Intuition]] <small>(WIS, CON)</small> ===
	The ability to reason unconsciously, to rely on one's instincts. Intuition is used to discover deceit and disguised individuals.		The ability to reason unconsciously, to rely on one's instincts. Intuition is used to discover deceit and disguised individuals.

	=== [[Knowledge]] <small>(~~Int~~, ~~Wis~~)</small> ===		=== [[Knowledge]] <small>(INT, WIS)</small> ===
	The ability to recall and discern living information. Knowledge is used when trying to identify items of a mundane origin, decipher the script of an extant language, or recognize the qualities of beasts.		The ability to recall and discern living information. Knowledge is used when trying to identify items of a mundane origin, decipher the script of an extant language, or recognize the qualities of beasts.

	=== [[Lore]] <small>(~~Int~~, ~~Wis~~)</small> ===		=== [[Lore]] <small>(INT, WIS)</small> ===
	The ability to parse dead or otherwise esoteric information. Lore is used when trying to identify items of an occult origin, make interpretations of long-forgotten symbols or scripture, or describe features of monsters.		The ability to parse dead or otherwise esoteric information. Lore is used when trying to identify items of an occult origin, make interpretations of long-forgotten symbols or scripture, or describe features of monsters.

	=== [[Perception]] <small>(~~Wis~~, ~~Int~~)</small> ===		=== [[Perception]] <small>(WIS, INT)</small> ===
	The ability to intuit the hidden and unseen. Perception is used when trying to discover stealthed individuals, or otherwise discern reality from illusion.		The ability to intuit the hidden and unseen. Perception is used when trying to discover stealthed individuals, or otherwise discern reality from illusion.

	=== [[Performance]] <small>(~~Prs~~, ~~Int~~)</small> ===		=== [[Performance]] <small>(PRS, INT)</small> ===
	The ability to create a compelling live performance; to put on a good show. Performance is used when playing music, dancing to entertain, or otherwise capture the senses in people.		The ability to create a compelling live performance; to put on a good show. Performance is used when playing music, dancing to entertain, or otherwise capture the senses in people.

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	The ability to make useful argument and to convince someone to do something. Persuasion is used when negotiating between two opposing viewpoints, expressing an idea with subtlety, or when urging different courses of action.		The ability to make useful argument and to convince someone to do something. Persuasion is used when negotiating between two opposing viewpoints, expressing an idea with subtlety, or when urging different courses of action.

	=== [[Poise]] <small>(~~Str~~, ~~Con~~)</small> ===		=== [[Poise]] <small>(STR, CON)</small> ===
	The ability to handle cumbersome equipment without risk to oneself. Poise is used to resist certain effects, determine innate resistance to mundane sources of damage and as a source of potential <code>dodge AC</code>.		The ability to handle cumbersome equipment without risk to oneself. Poise is used to resist certain effects, determine innate resistance to mundane sources of damage and as a source of potential <code>dodge AC</code>.

	=== [[Search]] <small>(~~Int~~, ~~Wis~~)</small> ===		=== [[Search]] <small>(INT, WIS)</small> ===
	The ability to find items or areas. Search is used when determining whether a character will notice hidden passageways, levers, or all the items in certain containers.		The ability to find items or areas. Search is used when determining whether a character will notice hidden passageways, levers, or all the items in certain containers.

	=== [[Sleight of Hand]] <small>(~~Dex~~, ~~Int~~)</small> ===		=== [[Sleight of Hand]] <small>(DEX, INT)</small> ===
	The ability to perform some feat of legerdemain with a handleable item or otherwise use one's arms and hands with dexterity. Sleight of Hand is used to escape manacles, flitch from the purse or pockets of a non-player character unnoticed, or conceal contraband during searches.		The ability to perform some feat of legerdemain with a handleable item or otherwise use one's arms and hands with dexterity. Sleight of Hand is used to escape manacles, flitch from the purse or pockets of a non-player character unnoticed, or conceal contraband during searches. Affected by ACP.

	=== [[Spellcraft]] <small>(~~Int~~, ~~Prs~~)</small> ===		=== [[Spellcraft]] <small>(INT, PRS)</small> ===
	The ability to read, identify, and resist instances of magic. Spellcraft is used when determining a character's theoretical spells known, the exactness which they will identify an unknown spell, or to avoid the effects of a hostile spell cast on them.		The ability to read, identify, and resist instances of magic. Spellcraft is used when determining a character's theoretical spells known, the exactness which they will identify an unknown spell, or to avoid the effects of a hostile spell cast on them.

	=== [[Stealth]] <small>(~~Dex~~, ~~Wis~~)</small> ===		=== [[Stealth]] <small>(DEX, WIS)</small> ===
	The ability to conceal oneself and to stay out of sight. Stealth is used when a character tries to hide themselves from view, move silently, or pass without trace.		The ability to conceal oneself and to stay out of sight. Stealth is used when a character tries to hide themselves from view, move silently, or pass without trace. Affected by ACP.

	=== [[Survival]] <small>(~~Wis~~, ~~Con~~)</small> ===		=== [[Survival]] <small>(WIS, CON)</small> ===
	The ability to avoid natural hazards and sustain oneself in the wilderness. Survival is used when determining a character's resistance to the effects of inclement weather, locating tracks outdoors, or achieving their physical needs from natural sources.		The ability to avoid natural hazards and sustain oneself in the wilderness. Survival is used when determining a character's resistance to the effects of inclement weather, locating tracks outdoors, or achieving their physical needs from natural sources.

	=== [[Tumble]] <small>(~~Dex~~)</small> ===		=== [[Tumble]] <small>(DEX)</small> ===
	The ability to control oneself with grace and move out of the way of danger. Tumble is used when avoiding attacks of opportunity and as a source of potential <code>dodge AC</code>.		The ability to control oneself with grace and move out of the way of danger. Tumble is used when avoiding attacks of opportunity and as a source of potential <code>dodge AC</code>. Affected by ACP.

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	# Modifier from primary [[Attributes\|attribute]], whether positive or negative;		# Modifier from primary [[Attributes\|attribute]], whether positive or negative;
	# Unaltered modifier from secondary attribute, if any, maximum +2 (minimum 0);		# Unaltered modifier from secondary attribute, if any, maximum +2 (minimum +0);
	# Modifiers from items, whether positive or negative;		# Modifiers from items, whether positive or negative;
	# Modifiers from spell or spell-like effects, whether positive or negative;		# Modifiers from spell or spell-like effects, whether positive or negative;