Nightcats:Flaws
These flaws are available to all characters. Most flaws give a Penalty Die in specific situations.
| Flaw | Effect | Category |
|---|---|---|
| All Thumbs | 1 Penalty Die when performing delicate manual tasks | Skill |
| Arrogant | 1 Penalty Die when dealing politely with those you consider beneath you | Social |
| Big Mouth | Your boasting attracts trouble and unwanted attention | Social |
| Blood Feud | Someone has sworn revenge against you | Story |
| Brute | 1 Penalty Die in polite or refined social situations | Social |
| Code-Bound | You follow a code (pirate, sellsword, etc.) and will not break it, even when it costs you | Moral |
| Cold-Bitten | 1 Penalty Die in cold environments | Physical |
| Craven | 1 Penalty Die resisting fear or intimidation | Mental |
| Cursed | Start with −1 Hero Point | Supernatural |
| Delicate | −2 Lifeblood | Physical |
| Double Life | You maintain a hidden identity or allegiance; if exposed, serious consequences follow | Story |
| Drunkard | Often incapacitated by drink; 1 Penalty Die to resist alcohol | Physical |
| Empty Head | You frequently forget names, plans, and details | Mental |
| Fearful (Phobia) | 1 Penalty Die when confronting your specific fear | Mental |
| Fire-Touched | Strange mystical events seem drawn to you | Supernatural |
| Freezes in Battle | When combat begins roll d3 rounds of hesitation before acting normally | Combat |
| Gold Fever | 1 Penalty Die when treasure or payment is at stake | Mental |
| Greedy | 1 Penalty Die when treasure or payment is at stake | Mental |
| Gullible | 1 Penalty Die when resisting persuasion or scams | Social |
| Hard of Hearing or One-Eyed | 1 Penalty Die when the injury would hinder you | Physical |
| Heat-Worn | 1 Penalty Die in hot environments | Physical |
| Honor-Bound | You must act with honor, even when it costs you advantage or safety | Moral |
| Hot-Headed | 1 Penalty Die when anger would cloud your judgment | Mental |
| Hunted | Enemies actively pursue you | Story |
| Ill-Reputed | People distrust you on first meeting | Social |
| Ill-Starred | Once per adventure the GM may force a reroll of your success | Fate |
| Impulsive | 1 Penalty Die when patience or planning is required | Mental |
| Infamous | Your dark reputation precedes you | Social |
| Landlubber | 1 Penalty Die when performing tasks at sea | Skill |
| Lustful | 1 Penalty Die when resisting seduction or temptation | Mental |
| Marked Face | You are easily recognized and difficult to disguise | Social |
| Missing Limb | Certain physical tasks become difficult | Physical |
| Mute | You cannot speak, making communication difficult | Physical |
| Obsessive | You are distracted by a personal fixation | Mental |
| Old Bones | Physical exertion tires you quickly | Physical |
| Out of Place | 1 Penalty Die when navigating unfamiliar environments | Skill |
| Overconfident | 1 Penalty Die when caution or restraint would be wiser | Mental |
| Plain-Spoken | 1 Penalty Die when attempting deception | Social |
| Reckless | You rush into danger without thinking | Mental |
| Ruin-Shaken | 1 Penalty Die in ancient ruins or forgotten places | Supernatural |
| Shifty | 1 Penalty Die when trying to gain trust or appear honest | Social |
| Slave to the Pipe | Addicted to a substance; without it, take 1 Penalty Die on all rolls | Physical |
| Soft-Hearted | You cannot easily abandon those in need | Moral |
| Sorcerer’s Enemy | A sorcerer seeks revenge against you | Story |
| Superstitious | 1 Penalty Die when fear of omens, curses, or bad luck affects you | Mental |
| Vengeful | 1 Penalty Die when confronting someone who has wronged you | Mental |
| Vow-Bound | You have sworn a binding vow (silence, vegetarian, etc.) that shapes your life and limits your choices. | Mental |
| Wanted | Authorities or enemies seek your capture | Story |
| Wary of Sorcery | 1 Penalty Die when dealing with sorcerers | Supernatural |