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•••• Expert: At this rank, the character knows how to insulting anyone, and can handle social situations
make people want what she’s selling, no matter from formal dinners to wild parties.
what it is. She understands how to get around a
person’s defenses and persuade them of things •• Professional: At this level of Socialize, the character can
that they normally wouldn’t even consider. gracefully blend into just about any social situation.

••••• Master: The character can convince anyone of ••• Experienced: The character is invited to all of the
just about anything, at least for a short time. Even parties and makes sure everyone has a good time.
beliefs that make up a large chunk of a person’s •••• Expert: The character can fit in anywhere. It’s not
self-identity can be questioned.
considered a party unless she is in attendance, and
she can make any group of people feel at ease.
Socialize
••••• Master: A character with this level of Skill could
The Socialize Skill is the art of small talk, polite gestures, be a spy or a high ranking diplomat. She always
and fitting in. It represents your ability to interact with people seems to know exactly what is expected for the
in a variety of social settings, from dive bars to state dinners. It social situation, including those times when acting
covers dealing with groups of people and behaving with the right outside the norm is the best way to fit in.
balance of sensitivity, friendliness, etiquette, and dignity for the
setting. A character with a high Socialize is the life of the party, or
at least able to meet almost anyone she wishes who is at an event. Streetwise
Sample actions: Carouse (Manipulation + Socialize), Fit A character with the Streetwise Skill understands how
in (Wits + Socialize), Get attention (Presence + Socialize) life on the streets works, and is adept at surviving and thriv-
Sample Specialties: Bar hopping, College parties, Formal ing by its rules. He can navigate the city, knows who to go
events, Political fundraisers, Private clubs to for information or help, and knows where he will be safe.
Sample contacts: Diplomat, Drinking Buddy, Society Matron Streetwise characters can make use of the city’s unique re-
Levels: sources, buy and sell on the black market, or find out secrets.
It’s an important Skill for any character that needs to avoid
• Novice: A character at this level knows which the law, navigate the dangers in the city, and keep from end-
fork to use (or when not to use one), can avoid ing up on the bad sides of the wrong people.

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