Last 3 Edits
Aug, 18th, 2016. Added new Types written up for the Weird West.
July 4th, 2016. Added Types from GotF.
June 9th, 2016. Added 'Starting Edges' to tables.
Sources
- CSRB = Cypher System Rulebook, Monte Cook.
- GotF = Gods of the Fall, Bruce R. Cordell.
- NCO = Numenera Character Options, Monte Cook.
- NCRB = Numenera Core Rulebook, Monte Cook.
- TSCB = The Strange core book, Bruce R.Cordell & Monte Cook.
- TSIT = The Strange In Translation: Character Options, Bruce R. Cordell.
Types
Your type is the main part of what you do.
Core Types
| Type | Description | Starting Edge | Main Source; (sources for extra abilities) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adept | Masters abilities outside the experience and understanding of most. This represents magic, mutations, devices, psychic powers, etc. | Intellect | CSRB p23 |
| Explorer | Versatile type. They are physical but also knowledgeable. | Might, Speed OR Intellect | CSRB p38 |
| Speaker | Good with words and good with people. Interaction-based abilities. | Intellect | CSRB p23 |
| Warrior | A martial character type that is good in a scrap and durable. | Might or Speed | CSRB p23 |
Setting-Specific Types
Depending upon the game you play, some of these types might be appropriate to use. They have been created specifically for the other settings developed by Monte Cook Games. Note that the Types from Gods of the Fall display how to put Types together from those in the core book.
| Type | Description | Starting Edge | Main Source; (sources for extra abilities) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion | Gods of the Fall. Melee fighters. (Mostly drawn from Warrior abilities). | Might & Speed | GotF p106 |
| Destroyer | Gods of the Fall. Archers, assassins, action-seekers. (Mostly drawn from Explorer with Warrior & Stealth flavor abilities). | Might (or any if using House Ruled Explorer above) | GotF p115 |
| Glaive | Numenera. Brutes and fighters. (As Warrior). | Might & Speed | NCRB p26; (NCO p6) |
| Huckster | Weird West. Gamblers & scoundrels with magical abilities. (Mostly as Speaker, with a lot of Stealth flavor) | Intellect | House |
| Jack | Numenera. Short for jack of all trades. Skilled and versatile. (As Explorer). | Might, Speed OR Intellect | NCRB p41; (NCO p14) |
| Nano | Numenera. Using highly advanced tech that blurs the line with magic. (As Adept). | Intellect | NCRB p33; (NCO p10) |
| Paradox | The Strange. Breakers of reality. Use magic, powers or devices. (Replaces Adept from core). | Intellect | TSCB p30; (TSIT p9) |
| Savior | Gods of the Fall. Helpers, charismatic, understand people. (Mostly drawn from Speaker and Magic flavor abilities). | Intellect | GotF p120 |
| Shaper | Gods of the Fall. Magic-users. (Mostly drawn from Adept abilities). | Intellect | GotF p111 |
| Spinner | The Strange. Strong personalities with interaction-based powers. (Basically the Speakers of the setting). | Speed & Intellect | TSCB p38; (TSIT p12) |
| Vector | The Strange. Physical, action-centered type. (Combo of Warrior and Explorer). | Might & Speed | TSCB p25; (TSIT p7) |
| Weird Scientist | Weird West. Powers represented as gizmos/inventions. (As Adept with a lot of Technology flavor). | Intellect | House |
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