Savage Worlds Deluxe hindrances

hindrances:all-thumbs

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:27:27+00:00

All Thumbs (Minor) hindrance minor Some people just aren't good with modern devices. Characters with this drawback suffer a -2 penalty to the Repair skill at all times. In addition, when a hero uses a mechanical or electronic device, a roll of 1 on his skill die (regardless of his

hindrances:anemic

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:27:20+00:00

Anemic (Minor) hindrance minor An anemic character is particularly susceptible to sickness, disease, environmental effects, and fatigue. He subtracts 2 from all Fatigue checks such as those made to resist poison and disease. (See page 99 for more information on Fatigue and the various hazards that lead to it.)

hindrances:arrogant

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:27:15+00:00

Arrogant (Major) hindrance major Your hero doesn't think he's the best--he knows he is. Whatever it is--swordsmanship, kung-fu, running--few compare to his skills and he flaunts it every chance he gets. Winning just isn't enough for your hero. He must completely dominate his opponent. Anytime there is even a shadow of a doubt as to who is better, he must humiliate his opponent and prove he can snatch victory any time he wishes. He is the kind of man who disarms an opponent in a duel just so h…

hindrances:bad-eyes

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:27:08+00:00

Bad Eyes (Minor or Major) hindrance minor major Your hero's eyes just aren't what they used to be. With glasses, there's no penalty and the Hindrance is only Minor. Should he lose his glasses (generally a 50% chance when he's wounded, or no chance with a “nerd-strap”

hindrances:bad-luck

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:26:57+00:00

Bad Luck (Major) hindrance major Your hero is a little less lucky than most. He gets one less Benny per game session than normal. A character cannot have both Bad Luck and the Luck Edge. Savage Worlds Deluxe Edition p. 29

hindrances:big-mouth

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:26:51+00:00

Big Mouth (Minor) hindrances minor Loose lips sink ships, the saying goes. Your hero's mouth could drown an armada. Your character can't keep a secret very well. He reveals plans and gives away things best kept among friends, usually at the worst possible times. Savage Worlds Deluxe Edition p. 30

hindrances:blind

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:26:44+00:00

Blind (Major) hindrance major The individual is completely without sight. He suffers a -6 to all physical tasks that require vision (which is most everything) and -2 to most social tasks as he can't “read” those he’s interacting with as well as others. On the plus side, Blind characters gain their choice of a free

hindrances:bloodthirsty

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:26:39+00:00

Bloodthirsty (Major) hindrance major Your hero never takes prisoners unless under the direct supervision of a superior. This can cause major problems in a military campaign unless his superiors condone that sort of thing. Your killer suffers -4 to his Charisma, but only if his cruel habits are known.

hindrances:cautious

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:26:32+00:00

Cautious (Minor) hindrance minor Some folks gather too much intelligence. This character personifies over-cautiousness. He never makes rash decisions and likes to plot things out in detail long before any action is taken. Savage Worlds Deluxe Edition p. 30

hindrances:clueless

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:26:25+00:00

Clueless (Major) hindrance major Your hero isn't as aware of his world as most others. He suffers -2 to Common Knowledge rolls. Savage Worlds Deluxe Edition p. 30

hindrances:code-of-honor

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:26:19+00:00

Code of Honor (Major) hindrance major Honor is very important to your character. He keeps his word, won't abuse or kill prisoners, and generally tries to operate within his world's particular notion of proper gentlemanly or ladylike behavior. Savage Worlds Deluxe Edition p. 30

hindrances:curious

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:26:00+00:00

Curious (Major) hindrance major It killed the cat, and it might kill your hero as well. Curious characters are easily dragged into any adventure. They have to check out everything and always want to know what's behind a potential mystery. Savage Worlds Deluxe Edition p. 30

hindrances:death-wish

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:25:53+00:00

Death Wish (Minor) hindrance minor Having a death wish doesn't mean your adventurer is suicidal--but he does want to die after completing some important goal. Maybe he wants revenge for the murder of his family, or maybe he's dying from disease and wants to go out in a blaze of glory. He won't throw his life away for no reason, but when there's a chance to complete his goal, he'll do anything—and take any risk

hindrances:delusional

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:25:45+00:00

Delusional (Minor or Major) hindrance minor major Your hero believes something that is considered quite strange by everyone else. Minor Delusions are harmless or the character generally keeps it to himself (the government puts sedatives in soft drinks, dogs can talk, we're all just characters in some bizarre game, etc.).

hindrances:doubting-thomas

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:26:13+00:00

Doubting Thomas (Minor) hindrance minor Some people don't believe in the supernatural until they're halfway down some creature's gullet. Doubting Thomases are skeptics who try their best to rationalize supernatural events. Even once a Doubting Thomas realizes the supernatural exists, he still tries to rationalize weird events, following red herrings or ignoring evidence.

hindrances:elderly

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:25:39+00:00

Elderly (Major) hindrance major Your adventurer is getting on in years, but he's not quite ready for the nursing home. His Pace is reduced by 1, and his Strength and Vigor drop a die type to a minimum of d4, and cannot be raised thereafter. On the plus side, the wisdom of his years grants the hero 5 extra skill points that may be used for any skills linked to

hindrances:enemy

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:25:32+00:00

Enemy (Minor or Major) hindrance minor major Someone out there hates the character and wants him dead. The value of the Hindrance depends on how powerful the enemy is and how often he might show up. A Minor Enemy might be a lone gunslinger out for vengeance. A Major Enemy might be a supernatural gunslinger who wants your hero dead.

hindrances:greedy

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:25:25+00:00

Greedy (Minor or Major) hindrance minor major Your miserly hero measures his worth in treasure. If a Minor Hindrance, he argues bitterly over any loot acquired during play. If a Major Hindrance, he fights over anything he considers unfair, and may even kill for his “fair share.

hindrances:habit

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:25:19+00:00

Habit (Minor or Major) hindrance minor major Your warrior has an annoying and constant habit of some sort. Maybe she picks her nose, says “y'know” in every sentence, or chews gum like it's going out of style. A Minor Habit irritates those around her but isn't dangerous. Your hero suffers a -1

hindrances:hard-of-hearing

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:24:59+00:00

Hard of Hearing (Minor or Major) hindrance minor major Characters who have lost some or all of their hearing have this disadvantage. As a Minor Hindrance, it subtracts 2 from all Notice rolls made to hear, including awaking due to loud noises. A Major Hindrance means the character is deaf. She cannot hear and automatically fails all

hindrances:heroic

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:24:53+00:00

Heroic (Major) hindrance major This noble soul never says no to a person in need. She doesn't have to be happy about it, but she always comes to the rescue of those she feels can't help themselves. She's the first one to run into a burning building, usually agrees to hunt monsters for little or no pay, and is generally a pushover for a sob story.

hindrances:illiterate

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:24:46+00:00

Illiterate (Minor) hindrance minor Your hero cannot read. He can probably sign his name and knows what a STOP sign says, but can do little else. He also doesn't know much about math either. He can probably do 2+2=4, but multiplication and the like are beyond him.

hindrances:lame

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:24:40+00:00

Lame (Major) hindrance major A past wound has nearly crippled your hero. His basic Pace is reduced by 2 and he rolls only a d4 for running rolls. A character's Pace may never be reduced below 1. Savage Worlds Deluxe Edition p. 31

hindrances:loyal

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:24:33+00:00

Loyal (Minor) hindrances minor Your character may not be a hero, but he'd give his life for his friends. This character can never leave a man behind if there's any chance at all he could help. Savage Worlds Deluxe Edition p. 31

hindrances:mean

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:24:26+00:00

Mean (Minor) hindrance minor This fellow is ill-tempered and disagreeable. No one really likes him, and he has trouble doing anything kind for anyone else. He must be paid for his troubles and doesn't even accept awards graciously. Your character suffers -2 to his

hindrances:obese

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:24:20+00:00

Obese (Minor) hindrance minor Particularly large people often have great difficulty in dangerous physical situations. Those who carry their weight well have the Brawny Edge. Those who don't handle it very well are Obese. A character cannot be both Brawny and Obese. An Obese hero adds 1 to his

hindrances:one-arm

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:24:09+00:00

One Arm (Major) hindrance major Whether by birth or battle, your hero has lost an arm. Fortunately, his other arm is (now) his “good” one. Tasks that require two hands, such as Climbing, suffer a -4 modifier. Savage Worlds Deluxe Edition p. 32

hindrances:one-eye

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:24:01+00:00

One Eye (Major) hindrance major Your hero lost an eye for some unfortunate reason. If he doesn't wear a patch or buy a glass replacement (typically $500), he suffers -1 to his Charisma for the grotesque wound. He suffers -2 to any Trait rolls that require depth perception, such as

hindrances:one-leg

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:23:51+00:00

One Leg (Major) hindrance major With a prosthetic, One Leg acts exactly like the Lame Hindrance, reducing Pace by 2 and running rolls are now a d4. Without a prosthetic, the character's Pace is 2 and he can never run. He also suffers -2 to Traits that require mobility, such as Climbing and Fighting. A character with one leg also suffers a –2 penalty to his

hindrances:outsider

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:23:44+00:00

Outsider (Minor) hindrance minor In a society made up of only a few types of people, your hero isn't one of them. An Indian in a Western town, an alien in a sci-fi game of human marines, or a half-orc in a party of elves, dwarves, and humans are all examples of outsiders. Locals are likely to raise prices on the Outsider, ignore pleas for help, and generally treat him as if he's of a lower class than the rest of their society.

hindrances:overconfident

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:23:36+00:00

Overconfident (Major) hindrance major There's nothing out there your hero can't defeat. At least that's what he thinks. He believes he can do most anything and never wants to retreat from a challenge. He's not suicidal, but he certainly takes on more than common sense dictates.

hindrances:pacifist

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:23:27+00:00

Pacifist (Minor or Major) hindrance minor major Your hero absolutely despises violence. Minor pacifism means he only fights when given no other choice, and never allows the killing of prisoners or other defenseless victims. Major Pacifists won't fight living characters under any circumstances. They may defend themselves, but won't do anything to permanently harm sentient, living creatures. Note that undeniably evil creatures, undead, demons, and the like are fair game. A Major Pacifist might …

hindrances:phobia

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:23:20+00:00

Phobia (Minor or Major) hindrance minor major Phobias are overwhelming and irrational fears that stay with a hero for the rest of his life. Whenever a character is in the presence of his phobia, he subtracts 2 from all his Trait tests as a Minor Hindrance, and 4 if the fear is a Major Phobia.

hindrances:poverty

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:23:12+00:00

Poverty (Minor) hindrance minor It's said a fool and his money are soon parted. Your hero is that fool. He starts with half the usual money for your setting and just can’t seem to hang onto funds acquired after play begins. In general, the player halves his total funds every game week.

hindrances:quirk

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:23:02+00:00

Quirk (Minor) hindrance minor Your hero has some minor foible that is usually humorous, but can occasionally cause him trouble. A swashbuckler may always try to first slash his initials on his foes before attacking, a dwarf may brag constantly about his culture, or a snobby debutante might not eat, drink, or socialize with the lower class.

hindrances:small

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:22:53+00:00

Small (Major) hindrance major Your character is either very skinny, very short, or both relative to his particular race. Subtract 1 from his Toughness for his reduced stature. Savage Worlds Deluxe Edition p. 32

hindrances:start

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:00:58+00:00

Hindrances All

All Thumbs (Minor)
Anemic (Minor)
Arrogant (M…

hindrances:stubborn

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:22:45+00:00

Stubborn (Minor) hindrance minor This stubborn individual always wants his way and never admits he's wrong. Even when it's painfully obvious he's made a mistake he tries to justify it with half-truths and rationalizations. Savage Worlds Deluxe Edition p. 32

hindrances:ugly

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:22:38+00:00

Ugly (Minor) hindrance minor Unfortunately, this individual hit more than a few ugly sticks on his way down the tree of life. His Charisma is lowered by 2, and he is generally shunned by members of the opposite sex. Savage Worlds Deluxe Edition p. 33

hindrances:vengeful

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:22:32+00:00

Vengeful (Minor or Major) hindrance minor major Your character always attempts to right a wrong he feels was done to him. If this is a Minor Hindrance, he usually seeks vengeance legally. The type and immediacy of his vengeance varies by character, of course. Some plot and scheme for months to extract what they see as justice. Others demand immediate results.

hindrances:vow

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:22:23+00:00

Vow (Minor or Major) hindrance minor major The character has a vow of some sort. Whether it's Major or Minor depends on the Vow itself. Some may have Vows to particular orders or causes, to the Hippocratic Oath, to rid the world of evil, and so on. The danger in fulfilling the Vow and how often it might occur determines the level of the Hindrance. Whatever the Vow, it's only a Hindrance if it actually comes into play from time to time and causes the character some discomfort.

hindrances:wanted

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:22:14+00:00

Wanted (Minor or Major) hindrance minor major Your hero has committed some crime in his past and will be arrested if discovered by the authorities. This assumes the setting actually has laws and police officers to enforce them. The level of the Hindrance depends on how serious the crime was. A hero with numerous unpaid parking tickets (in a game where he might have to drive occasionally) has a Minor Hindrance, as does someone wanted for more serious crimes away from the main campaign area. Be…

hindrances:yellow

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:22:07+00:00

Yellow (Major) hindrance major Not everyone has ice water in his veins. Your hero is squeamish at the sight of blood and gore and terrified of coming to harm. He subtracts 2 from all of his fear-based Spirit checks. Savage Worlds Deluxe Edition p. 33

hindrances:young

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-13T21:22:00+00:00

Young (Major) hindrance major Children are sometimes forced to go on dangerous adventures through unfortunate circumstances. Think carefully before choosing this Hindrance, for your youngster starts at a significant disadvantage. Young heroes are generally 8--12 years old (in human years