Starting Questions

In a call back to Ogre Battle/Ultima/etc all of the starting questions have a small impact on your main character’s stats. There is a 5% change to growth per question, except leadership is just a static +1. You can easily gain +1 leadership in combat, so I wouldn’t prioritize that.

Minor MC spoiler with respect to which attributes are best:

Show Spoiler

Questions

• As a potential ruler in difficult times, what are your most effective tools?
  • Your kind heart: magic
  • Your inspiring charisma: leadership
  • Fear: strength

• A desperate beggar corners you, demanding money. What do you do?
  • Intimidate him into backing down: strength
  • Talk your way out of the situation: skill
  • Offer him a warm meal at the local pub: leadership
• What do you look for most in a mate?
  • Beauty: strength
  • Wealth and Prestige: skill
  • Intellect: magic
• You were blessed with a child. If you could choose their fate, what would it be?
  • A famous musician: skill
  • A great general: leadership
  • A devout follower of the faith: magic
• Which personal flaw do you want to avoid most?
  • Deceptive and exploitative: leadership
  • Easily manipulated: skill
  • Lack of Willpower: magic
• When on death’s door, what will you consider a life well-lived?
  • I did it all my way: strength
  • I fulfilled who I was meant to be: magic
  • Many will mourn my passing: leadership
• What is the most important trait a leader should have?
  • The ability to bring people together: leadership
  • An unshakeable love for the people: magic
  • The power to command respect and fear: strength
• What most leads to the downfall of great civilizations?
  • Faithlessness: strength
  • Poverty: skill
  • Intolerance: leadership
• You must give up your most valuable possession. What is it?
  • Your vast wealth: skill
  • Your battle prowess: strength
  • Your faith: magic