Age
As the character ages, his or her physical ability scores decrease and his or her mental ability scores increase, as detailed on Table: Aging Effects. The effects of each aging step are cumulative.
Table: Aging Effects | |
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Age Category | Ability Adjustments |
Child (1–11) | –3 to Str and Con; –1 to Dex, Int, Wis, and Cha |
Young adult (12–15) | Original scores |
Adult (16–39) | Original scores |
Middle age (40–59) | –1 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha |
Old (60–79) | –1 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha |
Venerable (80+) | –1 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha |