Most identities fall into this category. They usually represent functional roles the character has (such as an occupation, vocation or hobby), defining personality traits or physical characteristics.
I’m a Karate Instructor, of course I can speak some fragmentary Japanese, get a tonfa out of my gym bag, get help or advice from one of my students.
Substitutes for: Dodge.
Feature: Resists challenges to Violence.
Feature: Provides Initiative.
I’m a Jujutsu Instructor, of course I can explain that martial arts match to an outsider, get a bokken out of my trunk, bond with other fans of Ronda Rousey.
Substitutes for: Struggle.
Feature: Substitutes for Dodge.
Feature: Evaluates Violence.
I’m Irritable, of course I can make reasonable arguments seem insipid, provoke people, get the manager out here.
Substitutes for: Struggle.
Feature: Coerces Violence.
Feature: Evaluates Helplessness.
I’m Hot, of course I can look good in those clothes, create a distraction, go to the front of the line.
Substitutes for: Lie.
Feature: Coerces Helplessness.
Feature: Coerces Isolation.
I’m a Gym Rat, of course I can massage that sore iliotibial band, talk shop with the bike store owner, find a buddy to lend me a kayak.
Substitutes for: Fitness.
Feature: Substitutes for Dodge.
Feature: Substitutes for Pursuit.
I’m a Freemason, of course I can get access to a tiny Shriner car, get investment tips from my buddies, get aid in unexpected circumstances.
Substitutes for: Status.
Feature: Substitutes for Connect.
Feature: Resists challenges to the Unnatural.
I’m an Electrician, of course I can plausibly demand admission to secure locations, read blueprints, schmooze with union folks and building inspectors.
Substitutes for: Knowledge.
Feature: Build and evaluate electrical devices (unique).
Feature: Repair or demolish electrical devices (unique).
I’m a Dog Trainer, of course I can make your sick dog feel better, charm pet owners, train all sorts of animals.
Substitutes for: Dodge.
Feature: This identity can be rolled to prevent any animal from attacking (unique).
Feature: Resists challenges to Isolation.
I’m Caring, of course I can find first aid supplies, maintain a chipper disposition, bake.
Substitutes for: Connect.
Feature: Substitutes for Status.
Feature: Resists challenges to Isolation.
I’m a Blues Musician, of course I can play guitar and harmonica, develop a fanbase, get backstage.
Substitutes for: Status.
Feature: Resists challenges to Helplessness.
Feature: Evaluates Helplessness.
