6. Character Creation

1. Characters will be generated by the GM and named by the player, although a name may be refused on the grounds of good taste, if it is incongruous or if it is likely to be confused with an existing or previous character name or acronym.

2. When a character is Humiliated a replacement will be generated automatically. For this reason, players should ensure that they submit a name for a new character to the GM with each set of orders.

3. Character information includes family background, initial funds and status, and various physical and other characteristics.

4. The following rules for character generation are in effect:

Wit, Presence and Eloquence are randomly generated by the sum of 3d6.

Maximum Reputation is calculated as 5*(Wit+Presence).

Oratory Ability (OA), Etiquette Ability (EA), Administration Ability (AA) and Art Ability (ArtA) are each randomly ascertained from a roll of 1d6.

5. Changes to characteristics as time goes by cannot take Wit and Presence above 21 or below 3. OA may not exceed 10 or be less than 1.

6. Each player is encouraged to send an initial Biography for the character. This will be archived at the website and may be updated as time goes by to reflect the character's fortunes. An obituary may also be written upon the demise of a character.