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Chapter 1: Race and Gender
Race may seem an inappropriate term because
humans and trolls are not merely different
races, but different species. However, various races
of trolls exist, and so it is the more specific term.
Race is a correlative factor with many things, from
abilities to height and weight. For example, on average
it is obvious that humans are physically stronger,
taller, and weigh more than kobolds. Players
may select from the races in this chapter.
Following is a brief description of each race.
A character may deviate from the following racial
notes with the Aedile’s permission, though this must
be done with caution; characters should comply with
the following descriptions in the majority of cases
or observable instances. As a case in point, it is
noted that bugbears tend to have a melancholic temperament
(see Chap. 5: Mind). A character may, at
the Aedile’s discretion, role-play a bugbear who is
the opposite -- sanguine. However, the further the
character deviates from the general nature of the
race, the more caution must be observed. If the
Aedile concurs, then a player may choose a race from
Neveria; this is not recommended.
If the Aedile is inexperienced with
F.A.T.A.L., then the game will be easiest if all play-
10
Race Percent
Overall
Population
A nakim
0.
3%
B ugbear
15%
D warf,
Black
3%
D warf,
Brown
0.
4%
D warf,
White
2%
E lf,
Dark
2%
E lf,
Light
2%
H uman
30%
K obold
20%
O gre
6%
O gre,
Cliff
2%
O gre,
Gruagac
h
3%
O gre,
Kinder-fresse
r
0.
3%
T roll,
Borbytingarna
2%
T roll,
Hill
3%
T roll,
Subterranea
n
9%
ers role-play human characters. Indeed, this is also
the best combination for inexperienced players.
However, even if the Aedile is experienced, caution
should be heeded regarding the mixture of races
among the players’ characters. Racial diversity is likely
to cause gaming problems, such as threatening group
cohesion if role-played properly. Therefore, the
Aedile has the right to limit the racial options of
players as necessary. Under normal gaming circumstances,
at least half of the players in
the group should be role-playing
characters of the
same race.
A variety of
races exist, each with
different
strengths and
weaknesses. It
is recommended
that a
player review
each race before
selecting
the race for
their character.
Races are explainedhereafter.