With the kind permission of Brian C. Smithson, I'm going to put up some 4th edition conversions of templates from
Historical Folks. If any authors of specific templates object to conversions, let me know and I'll take them down. Starting at the beginning:
Actor [25 Points]
Attributes: ST 10 [0] DX 10 [0] IQ 10 [0] HT 10 [0]
Secondary Characteristics: Dmg 1d-2/1d; BL 20 lbs; HP 10 [0]; Will 10 [0]; Per 10 [0]; FP 10 [0]; Basic Speed 5.0 [0]; Basic Move 5 [0]
Advantages: A total of 15 points chosen from Absolute Timing [2]; Allure +1 to +3 [5 to 15]; Ally Group [Varies]; Bard +1 to +3 [5 to 15]; Charisma [5/level]; Musical Ability +1 to +3 [5 to 15]; Patron [Varies]; Reputation [Varies]; Smooth Operator +1 [15]; Thespian +1 to +3 [5 to 15]; Versatile [5] and Voice [10]
Disadvantages: A total of –15 points chosen from Cowardice [-10]; Compulsive Behavior (seeks publicity) [-5*]; Congenial, Chummy or Gregarious [-1, –5 or -10]; Disciplines of Faith [Varies]; Dull, Hidebound or Incurious [-1, –5 or –5*]; Duty [Varies]; Jealousy [-10]; Overconfident [-5*]; Poverty [Varies]; Proud [-1]; Reputation [Varies]; Social Stigma [Varies] and Status [-5/level]
Primary Skills: Performance (A) IQ+2 [8]-12 and one of Bard (A) IQ+2 [8]-12; Dancing (A) DX+2 [8]-12; Professional Skill (Puppetry) (A) IQ+2 [8]-12 or Singing (E) HT+3 [8]-13
Secondary Skills: A total of 5 points in Acting (IQ/A); Combat/Weapon Art (Varies); Gesture (IQ/E); Group Performance (Directing) (IQ/A); Musical Instrument (IQ/H); Religious Ritual (IQ/H); Savoir Faire (IQ/E); Stage Combat (DX/A) and further primary skills
Background Skills: A total of 4 points in any of Acrobatics (DX/H); Area Knowledge (IQ/E); Artist (choose specialty) (IQ/H); Carpentry (IQ/E); Disguise (IQ/A); Engineering (special effects equipment) (IQ/H); Group Performance (Choreography) (IQ/A); Group Performance (Fight Choreography) (IQ/A); Hair Dressing (IQ/A); Hobby Skill (Juggling) (DX/E); Literature (IQ/H); Makeup/TL (IQ/E); Mechanic (special effects equipment) (IQ/A); Musical Composition (IQ/H); Philosophy (IQ/H); Poetry (IQ/A); Professional Skill (Puppet Making) (IQ/A); Sewing (DX/E); Sex Appeal (HT/A); Theology (IQ/H) and Writing (IQ/A)
Notes: Based an a template originally designed by Brian C. Smithson. Thespian is a newly created Talent that represents a natural born actor. It affects Acting, Performance, Public Speaking and Sex Appeal. Reaction bonus from actors and performers and those looking to hire them.
- DW (edited thrice after posting)