First you must select what category you want to be your primary category, or what you want your character to be strongest in. category descriptions may be found here.
Once you've chosen what category you want to be the strongest, you'd divide up the points among the three subcategories. In every subcategory you automatically have one point filled in since everyone has some strength or some appearance (note: if you're using the White Wolf PDF sheet, there should already be one circle in each attribute filled in).
Say you wanted your character's primary attribute to be physical. You would take the 7 points given to you and divide them up between the three attributes listed under the physical attribute. For example: You want strength to be your characters strongest physical attribute, so you might put 3 points into strength, giving him or her a rating of 4. Then you might want Stamina and Dexterity to be equal, so you would take your remaining 4 points and divide them equally between Stamina and Dexterity, giving you a rating of 3 in each.
Now it's time to choose your secondary attribute, for which you have 5 points to spend. We'll say you want your character's secondary attribute to be Social. Perhaps he or she is very charismatic. You spend 3 points to give your character a Charisma rating of 4 (remember you get one point in each rating to begin with). Then you might decide that he has a good appearance, you might spend 2 points to give him an appearance of 3. You notice his Manipulation is left with 1, meaning he isn't very manipulative, you can raise this later with Freebie Points, at a cost however.
This leaves Mental as your tertiary secondary attribute, giving you 3 points to spend on it's attributes. We'll say that this character is of average intelligence, perception and wits, and divide the 3 points evenly, giving him a rating of 2 in each of those attributes.
Your attributes are now done. Click the back button to move onto the next step.
Attribute Explanations
Physical
This is your characters physical characteristics, Strength (physical power), Dexterity (speed, agility, and coordination), and Stamina (health, pain tolerance, and ability to endure prolonged physical activity)
The following are dot rating descriptions for Physical attributes.
0 = abysmal, 1 = poor, 2 = fair, 3 = good, 4 = exceptional, 5 = outstanding.
Strength
1 Dot - Poor: you can bench press 40 lbs.
2 Dots - Average: you can bench press 100 lbs.
3 Dots - Good: You can bench press 250 lbs.
4 Dots - Exceptional: You can bench press 400 lbs.
5 Dots - Outstanding: You can bench press 600 lbs.
Dexterity
1 Dot - Poor: Two left feet and ten thumbs.
2 Dots - Average: You can walk and chew gum at the same time.
3 Dots - Good: You have natural grace and coordination.
4 Dots - Exceptional: Juggling knives is a career option.
5 Dots - Outstanding: You can dance along the edge of a precipice while blindfolded.
Stamina
1 Dot - Poor: Your constitution is frail; you get sick easily.
2 Dots - Average: You stay in moderately good health.
3 Dots - Good: You engage in regular exorcise and rarely get ill.
4 Dots - Exceptional:You could run a marathon.
5 Dots - Outstanding: You can withstand almost any travail.
Social
This is your characters social characteristics. Charisma (charm), Manipulation (ability to influence), and Appearance (looks).
The following are ratings for Social attributes.
Charisma 1 Dot - Poor: Others avoid you.
2 Dots - Average: You're likable.
3 Dots - Good: People trust and confide in you.
4 Dots - Exceptional: Others are drawn to you in large numbers.
5 Dots - Outstanding:You inspire people to great deeds and loyalty.
Manipulation
1 Dot - Poor: You have a hard time convincing others to do what you want.
2 Dots - Average: Sometimes, other believe you.
3 Dots - Good: Word games and political fencing are no problem.
4 Dots - Exceptional: Clever and sophisticated.
5 Dots - Outstanding: With a little effort, you can make people do almost anything you want.
Appearance
1 Dot - Poor: Others treat you with indifference or hostility.
2 Dots - Average: You fit in well with the crowd.
3 Dots - Good: People notice you.
4 Dots - Exceptional: Others respect and favor you; for your looks if nothing else.
5 Dots - Outstanding: You awe and fascinate others with your beauty.
Mental
This is your characters mental characteristics. Perception (attentiveness/comprehension), Intelligence (memory, judgement, critical thinking), and Wits (how quickly you think and react).
The following are dot rating indifference for Mental attributes.
Perception
1 Dot - Poor: Huh? What'd he say?
2 Dots - Average: You notice the obvious goings-on.
3 Dots - Good: You can get below the obvious and pick up moods and subtext.
4 Dots - Exceptional: You are constantly alert and spot subtle things easily.
5 Dots - Outstanding: Few things get past you.
Intelligence
1 Dot - Poor: IQ 80
2 Dots - Average: IQ 100
3 Dots - Good: IQ 120
4 Dots - Exceptional: IQ 140
5 Dots - Outstanding: IQ 160+
Wits
1 Dot - Poor: A con man's dream.
2 Dots - Average: Rush Limbaugh doesn't impress you.
3 Dots - Good: You can handle big city rush-hour traffic without wrecking your car.
4 Dots - Exceptional: Sharp enough to be a stand-up comic.
5 Dots - Outstanding: You can handle nearly any unexpected even with clarity and purpose.
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