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   * **Awareness** - Noticing things around you, either actively or passively. This is nearly always //Perception// based, but may sometimes be //Intelligence// based for remembering things or spotting things which are out of place.
   * **Brawl** - Fighting by punching, kicking, dodging and wrestling, or any other means of using your body as a weapon. It also covers small or improvised weapons such as clubs and knives. Generally //Agility// based. It does allow the use of any melee weapon with some limitations.
-  * **Charm** - Being nice to people by appearing open, friendly and honest. It does not cover being directly dishonest. Generally //Empathy// based.
+  * **Charm** - Being nice to people by appearing open, friendly and honest. It does not cover being directly dishonest. Can be used when calming someone, or when carousing at a party. Generally //Empathy// based.
   * **Guile** - Lying to people, or noticing when they are lying. It is often //Empathy// based to notice when others are being deceitful, or //Will// based when trying to be deceitful yourself.
   * **Sleight** - Sleight of hand, trickery and other feats of manual dexterity. Includes tricks such as juggling, and can also help in tying or untying knots, picking locks or pockets. Based on //Dexterity//.
   * **Stealth** - Being quiet and stealthy, hiding from sight and not making a noise. Often //Agility// based to be quiet.
-  * **Throw** - Throwing and catching things, such as knives, rocks and spears. Can also be used with bows and guns, though with restrictions. Generally //Dexterity//.
+  * **Throw** - Throwing and catching things, such as knives, rocks and spears. Can also be used with bows and guns, though with restrictions. Generally //Perception//.
 ===== Combat Skills =====
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 The following are common combat skills. Some may be unavailable due to technology limitations.
-  * Bow - Using a bow (short, long, composite) in combat
+  * **Bow** - Using a bow or crossbow in combat. Based on //Perception//.
-  * Crossbow - Using a crossbow (hand, light, heavy) in combat
+  * **Guns** - Using a pistol or rifle. Based on //Perception//.
-  * Melee - Fighting with melee weapons in combat
+  * **Melee** - Fighting with melee weapons in combat, based on //Dexterity//.
-  * Tactics - Knowing how to use small team tactics in combat
+  * **Tactics** - Knowing how to use small team tactics in combat, often based on //Intelligence//.
 ===== Social Skills =====
-  * Art - Skill at painting and drawing
+  * **Art** - Skill at painting and drawing
-  * Carouse - Getting information in casual situations
+  * **Dance** - Skill at dancing
-  * Dance - Skill at dancing
+  * **Gamble** - Skill and knowledge of games of chance
-  * Gamble - Skill and knowledge of games of chance
+  * **Game** - Skill at board games or similar tactical games
-  * Game - Skill at board games or similar tactical games
+  * **Intrigue** - Politics and subtle diplomacy
-  * Intrigue - Politics and subtle diplomacy
+  * **Perform** - Performance skills such as poetry, oratory, acting and singing
-  * Musical Instrument - Skill at a musical instrument
+  * **Play** - Skill at playing a musical instrument
-  * Perform - Performance skills such as poetry, oratory, acting and singing
+  * **Teach** - Teaching other people
-  * Teach - Teaching other people
+  * **Trade** - Selling and buying things, bargaining.
-  * Trade - Selling and buying things, bargaining.