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 ====== Talents ======
-Gain 1 Talent every 2 advancements.
+Talents represent specialized training, natural gifts, or unique abilities.
+They distinguish characters beyond Attributes and Skills.
+Talents should feel impactful without adding excessive complexity.
+Characters typically gain:
+  * 1 Talent at character creation
+  * 1 additional Talent at major milestones
+The GM may adjust frequency based on campaign style.
+----
+===== Talent Design Principles =====
+Talents should:
+  * Be easy to remember
+  * Modify existing mechanics rather than create new subsystems
+  * Reinforce character identity
+  * Avoid stacking excessively
+Unless stated otherwise:
+  A Talent may only be selected once.
+----
+===== Combat Talents =====
+Power Attack
+  When you hit in melee, you may take -2 to your attack roll to add +5 to damage.
+Sharpshooter
+  Ignore up to 2 points of cover penalty.
+Duelist
+  Gain +1 Defense when fighting a single opponent in melee.
+Tactician
+  Allies within Close range gain +1 Initiative.
+Brutal Finisher
+  When you drop an enemy to 0 Health, you may immediately move.
+----
+===== Skill Talents =====
+Expert
+  Choose one Skill. Gain +2 when using it.
+Jack of All Trades
+  Untrained Skills count as +1 instead of +0.
+Quick Thinker
+  Gain Advantage on Initiative once per scene.
+Careful Operator
+  When performing an Extended Task, your first failure does not trigger a complication.
+Insightful
+  Gain +2 on rolls to detect deception or hidden motives.
+----
+===== Defensive Talents =====
+Iron Will
+  Gain +2 to resist Resolve damage effects.
+Tough
+  Increase maximum Health by 5.
+Evasive
+  Once per round, you may impose Disadvantage on one attack against you.
+Second Wind
+  Once per scene, regain 5 Health as a Minor Action.
+Unbreakable
+  When reduced to 0 Health, remain standing until end of your next turn.
+----
+===== Utility Talents =====
+Inspiring
+  Once per scene, grant an ally Advantage.
+Resourceful
+  Once per session, declare you have a useful tool on hand.
+Connected
+  Gain +2 when interacting with factions you have positive Reputation with.
+Linguist
+  You can communicate in nearly any spoken language after brief exposure.
+Lucky
+  Once per session, reroll any die (including damage).
+----
+===== Creating New Talents =====
+When designing new Talents:
+  * Avoid flat bonuses above +2
+  * Avoid stacking multiple damage boosts
+  * Avoid abilities that negate core risks
+  * Tie Talents to tone and genre
-Examples:
+If uncertain, compare to existing Talents for balance.
-Deadly Strike
+Talents should feel meaningful but not mandatory.
-  +3 damage once per combat.
-Silver Tongue
+----
-  Turn one failure into partial success per scene.
-Efficient Casting
+ODDS RPG Talents v1.0 Playtest
-  Reduce Resolve cost by 1.