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== Step Five: Finishing Touches ==

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=== Resonance ===

All mages have a certain Resonance, which can be thought of as a specific flavor tied to each mage's magick. These individual spins on the magic a mage performs colors their magick subtly when they perform them. The larger amount of Resonance a mage has, the more clearly it can be seen in their Effects

During the CC process a character will be assigned one Dynamic, Entropic or Static Resonance Trait.

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=== Negative Traits ===

Each Negative Trait taken converts to an additional Free Trait that can be spent later when assigning Free Traits. You may take up to five Negative Traits.

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=== Derangements ===

Derangements taken at CC give 2 Free Traits up to a total of 2 additional Free Traits; these traits count towards your cap of five Negative Traits.

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=== Merits and Flaws ===

In addition to Attributes, Abilities and Backgrounds, each of which represent a character’s life and experience, characters may have Merits and Flaws which can be found in the MET Laws of Ascension Companion. Merits and Flaws offer characters unique boons and drawbacks which can be used to round out a character concept. They can range anywhere between a major or minor permanent advantage or disadvantage. Merits and Flaws are subject to approval prior to being purchased.

It is highly recommended that you take at least one to two Flaws for your first character.

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=== Free Traits ===

As the name implies, Free Traits are additional traits that can be used to purchase additional Traits such as Attribute, Willpower and Spheres. The full list and cost for this is outlined in the “Free Traits” section below.

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=== Additional Starting XP ===

All characters are automatically granted an additional 30 XP after character creation. An additional 10 XP can be earned by submitting each of the following: writing a backstory, completing the “Initial Character Information Sheet”, and submission of a completed “Avatar Guide” (totaling a max starting XP pool of 60). Additional information is provided in the Earning Additional Starting XP section at the end of this document.