Skills And Talents:
In the Six Sided Adventures system, Skills and Talents are the "descriptors" that bridge the gap between your raw stats and the specific actions you take in the story.
Think of Skills as your character's broad training (giving you more dice to throw) and Talents as your character's specialized precision (letting you keep the best results).
The Power of the Stack: If you are "Perceptive" (Skill) and "Using a Spyglass" (Talent), a standard 2k1 roll becomes a 3k2. The additional die(s) depend on the level of the skill / talent.
| Type | Cost | Max Level | Mechanical Effect | Why take it? |
| Skill | 3 | To increase your chance of success (Roll more). | ||
| Talent | 5 | To increase your quality of success (Keep more). |
Physical & Combat
These cover movement, brute force, and traditional martial prowess.
Athletic (Skill): Broad physical fitness. Used for climbing, swimming, or sprinting.
Acrobatic (Skill): Balance and flexibility. Used for tumbling or avoiding traps.
Grappler (Talent): Specific expertise in wrestling. Keep more dice when pinning an opponent.
Dead-Eye (Talent): Extreme focus with ranged weapons. Keep more dice on long-distance shots.
Brawler (Skill): Proficiency in improvised or unarmed combat.
Quick-Draw (Talent): The ability to react instantly. Keep more dice on Initiative rolls.
Social & Influence
Whether you’re in a neon-lit bar or a high-fantasy throne room, these dictate how you navigate people.
Charismatic (Skill): Natural likability. Roll more dice when making a first impression.
Intimidating (Skill): Using presence to scare others. Roll more dice when threatening.
Lip-Reading (Talent): Specifically trained to watch mouths. Keep more dice to understand silent conversations.
Master of Disguise (Talent): Precision in costuming. Keep more dice when maintaining a false identity.
Streetwise (Skill): Knowledge of how the "underworld" works.
Political Savvy (Talent): Understanding the nuances of high-court etiquette. Keep more dice in formal negotiations.
Technical & Intellectual
For the hackers, the wizards, and the wasteland mechanics.
Perceptive (Skill): General awareness of your surroundings.
Logical (Skill): Ability to process information and solve puzzles.
Code-Breaker (Talent): Specific expertise in digital encryption. Keep more dice when hacking a vault.
Alchemy/Chemistry (Talent): Precision when mixing volatile substances. Keep more dice to avoid explosions.
Medic (Skill): General knowledge of anatomy and first aid.
Field Surgeon (Talent): High-pressure surgery skills. Keep more dice when saving an ally from a Weakened State.
Survival & Exploration
The "outdoorsy" side of SSA, whether that's a forest or a derelict space station.
Scout (Skill): Moving quietly through terrain.
Tracker (Talent): Identifying specific footprints or trails. Keep more dice when following a target.
Animal Handling (Skill): Understanding the temperament of creatures.
Stellar Navigation (Talent): Mapping a path through the stars. Keep more dice during space travel.
Forager (Skill): Finding food and water in harsh environments.
Scavenger (Talent): Finding high-quality tech in piles of junk. Keep more dice to find "Rare" loot.
Modular Customization
This list is just a starting point. If you want a skill like "Expert Chocolatier" or a talent like "Identifying Cursed Artifacts," write it down!
Name it: Give it a cool, thematic name.
Define it: Is it a broad training (Skill) or a precision tool (Talent)?
Check with the DM: Make sure it fits the tone of the campaign setting.