Characters

Imperator: Rome tutorial #5 - Characters.

The character view, provides ways to interact with character as well as showing summary view of family, rivals and friends.

Additional and separate from pops, Imperator: Rome defines individual characters. The characters in Imperator are deeply detailed, and together with the pops and the politics are part of what makes a vibrant living world. They have portraits that age gradually, with lots of different ethnicities covering the world. The characters act as rulers, advisors, admirals and generals

Stats

Every character has a large range of stats that determine their skills and standing across all sorts of different fields, each with a different effect.

Primary

Main article: Attributes

The 4 main stats, or attributes, represent the character's skills and ability in some of the most important facets of serving an office and ruling a country. Attributes are mostly fixed and generally will not vary much over the course of the game after a character reaches adulthood, unless they are seriously injured.

• Martial represents a character's ability to fight and lead troops. Characters with high martial skills make excellent generals.
• Finesse represents a character's skill in disciplines requiring a high attention to detail. High finesse characters make excellent governors.
• Charisma is a character’s ability to charm and persuade others.
• Zeal is a character's ability to inspire faith in other characters, and also in calling upon the favour of the gods.

Secondary

Secondary stats are more diverse and represent everything about a character from how well known or liked they are to their current health or loyalty to the state. Most of these are generally less important than a character's primary attributes, but should still be taken into consideration when appointing a character to an office or deciding whether or not they might become a threat.

• The Health stat of a character ranges from 0 to 100, and is increased or decreased by various traits. If the health of a character reaches 0, that character will die. Using the Seek Treatment character interaction will increase the health of the character with a chance of permanently injuring the character.
• Statesmanship represents how experienced the character is in the matters of government. It is accumulated over time by holding jobs and offices as well as the finesse attribute and some traits, and determines how effectively attributes are applied towards government offices.
• Prominence represents the fame of the character. Jobs and titles help bring characters to public attention.
• Popularity is a measure of how the people see the character. In republics high popularity characters are more likely to be elected leader of the republic. However even monarchies cannot ignore popular people.
• Loyalty is a measure of a character's loyalty to the state. Disloyal characters are more likely to cause problems to a ruler than loyal ones. However even the most loyal of characters has their limit.
• Corruption is a measurement of this character’s willingness to engage in underhanded practices. Greed, bribery and the bending of rules come hand-in-hand with high corruption.
• Holdings provide income and power base to a character, and are usually concentrated among the family heads.
• Wealth: Every character can accumulate money based on their jobs and holdings, which can be used to further their personal ambitions.
• Power Base represents how much influence a character has in a country, and is accumulated from many different sources, such as jobs and offices, holdings, commanded and loyal cohorts, governorships, family prestige, and more.
• Succession Support determines who will become ruler when the current ruler dies or finishes their term. How this is calculated depends on the ruler type: monarchies determine this entirely by familial relationships, republics by popularity, prominence, family prestige, and faction support, and tribes by the value of the character's attributes.
• Faction Conviction: In a republic, every adult character has a predilection for each of the 5 senatorial factions. The current value is the sum of the total accumulated predilection so far. The amount gained (or lost) per month depends on the character's primary attributes and in case of the mercantile faction on his personal wealth as well.

Relationships

All characters are members of a family.
Characters also have parents and may have a spouse or children.
They can also have friends and rivals.

Positions

Main article: Position

One of the main roles of characters are to be assigned to various positions in a country. Besides being the ruler of a country, they could be assigned to govern a province, command an army, handle research, or be given a role in the government, providing various bonuses depending on their traits and attributes and the position they are assigned to in exchange for pay, prominence, and increased power base. Major families will always expect to hold a certain percentage of all positions in the realm, and can become grateful if they are given much more than expected. Managing the family composition, loyalty, and competence of position holders is an important part of internal management and ensuring a stable, prosperous realm.

Positions in the government include:

• Ruler
• Co-Ruler and Consort
• Government Offices
• Governor
• General
• Admiral

Traits

Traits can be categorized in the following categories:

• Personality - This includes being Brave or Coward, Cruel or Merciful. These impacts the character attributes and stats directly, as well as...
• Military - Usually a character has a maximum of one of those, that may give a bonus or penalty.
• Health - Stressed, Maimed, Lunatic etc. Not beneficial to the character in most cases.
• Status - Some exceptional traits that can be given from actions, like Conqueror.

Personality traits

	Trait	Personal	Ruler	Governor	General	Opposites	Description & Notes
	Abrasive	Max Rivals: +1	Tributary Opinion of Us: −5			Good Natured	Some people just can't get along with anyone.
	Ambitious	Martial: +1 Finesse: +1 Charisma: +1 Zeal: +1 Loyalty Gain Chance: +25% Prominence: +20				Content	Whereas some view the ladder to the top as a challenge, [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] prefers to see it as firewood. Characters with this trait will be more likely to murder their way to the top.
	Arbitrary	Finesse: −1	Diplomatic Relations: −1			Just	When it really comes down to it, does anyone really care what is right or wrong?
	Arrogant	Prominence: +10 Charisma: −1	Power Costs: +1%			Modest	[CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] is quite simply the best at everything [CHARACTER.GetSheHe] puts [CHARACTER.GetHerHis] hand to.
	Assertive	Monthly Prominence: +0.05	National Commerce Income: +5%	Local Commerce Income: +5%		Submissive	Quick in thought, word and deed, [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] knows the best way to navigate most situations.
	Benefactor	Monthly Popularity: +0.05	National Slaves Happiness: +5%	Local Slaves Happiness: +10%		Harsh	Whilst there may be no such thing as true altruism, [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] comes awfully close.
	Blunt	Charisma: −1	Improve Opinion Maximum: −25%			Silver Tongued	Sometimes, facts are just facts.
	Cautious	Martial: −1	Unit Reorganization Cost: −5%			Reckless	Even the best laid plans can fail without due diligence.
	Chaste	Fertility: −20%				Lustful	[CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] considers [CHARACTER.GetHerHis] body an unassailable temple of virtue and honor. So does everyone else.
	Cold	Max Friends: −1 Charisma: −1	Assassinate Cost: −25%			Loving	One could liken the heart of [CHARACTER.GetName] to the icy rocks upon which Prometheus was bound, and yet still be considered generous.
	Content	Prominence: −10 Finesse: −1				Ambitious	Ambition just doesn't come naturally to some. [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] is all the happier for it.
	Corrupt	Corruption: +10	National Tax: +10%		Enslavement Efficiency: +1%	Righteous	One can go about things in the right way, or the profitable one. [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] knows the truth of the matter.
	Crafty	Corruption: +20 Finesse: +2			Enslavement Efficiency: +2%	Guileless	Wheedling, conniving, and cunning, may not be attractive qualities, but they're never unhelpful ones.
	Cruel	Charisma: −1	National Slaves Output: +5%	Local Slaves Output: +10%	Enslavement Efficiency: +3%	Merciful	Suffering and productivity come hand in hand. That is, according to [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] at least. Characters with this trait are more likely to murder their way to the top.
	Deceitful	Monthly Corruption: +0.05 Finesse: +1	Bribe Character Cost: −25%			Honest	The truth may be honorable, but, at least according to [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen], it doesn't get you very far.
	Devout	Monthly Loyalty: +0.1	Omen Power: +5% Invoke Devotio Cost: −5%			Lapsed	Prayer can be a source of hope in dark times. Luckily for [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen], it is often dark.
	Dumb	Finesse: −2 Monthly Loyalty: +0.05%				Intelligent	[CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] was never one for the intellectual pursuits.
	Energetic	Finesse: +1 Martial: +1				Lazy	[CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] always puts in double the effort - even when sleeping. Characters with this trait will be able to commit certain acts like theft, gambling, and murder, more frequently.
	Foolish	Finesse: −1				Shrewd	The only person unaware of just how gullible [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] is, seems to be [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] [CHARACTER.GetHerselfHimself].
	Forgiving	Charisma: +1 Finesse: −1	Monthly Tyranny: −0.05			Vengeful	No crime, no barbed insult, or any manner of offense, is too great for the clemency of [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen].
	Founder	Monthly Loyalty: +10%	Build Cost: −10%	Local Citizens Output: +10%		Incapable	[CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] has vision the likes of which has not been seen since the days of Solomon, Romulus, or the great Pharaohs of old.
	Generous	Monthly Popularity: +0.05	National Citizens Happiness: +5%	Local Unrest: −1		Selfish Miserly	The simple act of aiding others, is often reward enough for [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen].
	Good Natured	Max Friends: +1	Tributary Opinion of Us: +5			Abrasive	A pleasant demeanor and polite acknowledgments go a long way towards making friends.
	Greedy	Charisma: −1		Local Population Growth: +2%		Self-controlled	Nobody would ever dare accuse [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] of moderation or self-control. Referred to in game code as gluttonous.
	Guileless	Monthly Corruption: −0.1 Finesse: −2				Crafty	It's worrying when even the sheep can pull wool over one's eyes.
	Harsh	Monthly Popularity: −0.05	National Slaves Output: +5%	Local Slaves Output: +10%		Benefactor	While many would employ a mild punishment to fit a mild crime, [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] considers mild punishment a crime in itself. Characters with this trait will be more likely to murder their way to the top.
	Honest	Monthly Corruption: −0.05	National Tribesmen Output: +5%			Deceitful	Even the thought of deception is enough to confuse [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen]. Characters with this trait will never accept a bribe.
	Humble	Charisma: +1	Tribute Income: −1%	Local Freemen Output: +5%		Proud	A healthy respect for one's own place in the grand scheme of things, is what keeps [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] going.
	Incapable	Monthly Prominence: −0.1	Ruler Popularity Gain: −10%	Local Citizens Output: −5%		Founder	Some people, you just can't trust to do anything right.
	Intelligent	Finesse: +1	Monthly Governor Loyalty: +0.05%			Dumb	A mind like no other can solve problems beyond our understanding. A mind like no other, can also create them.
	Jealous	Charisma: −1	Smear Reputation Cost: −25%			Secure	Never quite happy with [CHARACTER.GetHerHis] lot in life, [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] takes more than a little pleasure in coveting the possessions of others.
	Just	Finesse: +1		Local Unrest: −1		Arbitrary	[CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] has become almost legendary for [CHARACTER.GetHerHis] calm, unbiased opinions.
	Kindly		National Freemen Output: +5%		Loyalty Gain Chance: +2%	Uncaring	A truer soul there never was, than [CHARACTER.GetName].
	Lapsed	Monthly Loyalty: −0.05	Omen Power: −5%			Devout	Once a fervent believer, [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] abandoned [CHARACTER.GetHerHis] faith long ago.
	Lazy	Finesse: −1 Martial: −1				Energetic	If a job is worth doing, [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] will not be the one to do it.
	Loving	Max Friends: +1 Charisma: +1	Diplomatic Relations: +1			Cold	A warm heart and kind gaze can always be found with [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen].
	Lustful	Fertility: +20%				Chaste	An amorous lifestyle has many benefits, and many drawbacks. [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] recognizes only the former.
	Merciful	Charisma: +1	National Freemen Happiness: +2.5%	Local Freemen Happiness: +5%	Enslavement Efficiency: −5%	Cruel	Mercy can take many forms, and [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] knows them all.
	Miserly	Finesse: −1	National Tax: −10%	Local Tax: −10%		Generous	To [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen], wealth is there to be owned; there just always seems to be more to collect.
	Modest	Monthly Popularity: +0.05	Power Costs: −1%			Arrogant	The self-effacing attitude of [CHARACTER.GetName] has become a thing of local legend.
	Monotonous		Ruler Popularity Gain: −20%				The harsh, grating sounds that occur whenever [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] opens [CHARACTER.GetHerHis] mouth, have been known to cause crowded rooms to become mysteriously empty.
	Narrow-minded	Finesse: −1	National Tribesmen Happiness: +25% Technology Speed: −10%			Scholar	[CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] has spent so long remembering the good old days, that any mention of progress causes instant suspicion.
	Obsessive	Zeal: +1	National Citizens Output: −5%	Local Research Points: −10%		Polymath	When [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] puts [CHARACTER.GetHerHis] mind to a task, [CHARACTER.GetSheHe] could quite forget about anything as trivial as eating, sleeping or at times, breathing.
	Pious	Zeal: +1	Call Omen Cost: −10% National Tax: −10%			Skeptical	The very gods above would struggle to find anything to complain about, looking at [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen].
	Plain-speaking		Diplomatic Reputation: +3			Sarcastic	There are times when matters are just exactly what they seem. For [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen], that is all the time.
	Polymath	Zeal: −1	National Citizens Output: +5%	Local Research Points: +10%		Obsessive	There are few subjects upon which [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] could not wax lyrical.
	Prominent	Prominence: +30		Local Commerce Income: +10%		Unnoticeable	When [CHARACTER.GetName] speaks - people listen.
	Proud	Charisma: −1	Tribute Income: +10%	Local Fort Defense: +10%		Humble	Hubris is warned of, in the Greek tales of old. It would seem that [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] never much cared for the theater.
	Rash	Finesse: −1	National Citizens Happiness: −5%			Wise	Choices become a lot less complicated if one rushes blindly past them.
	Reckless	Martial: +1	Aggressive Expansion Impact: +10% Warscore Cost: −10%			Cautious	[CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] always has a plan. Curiously, it always seems to be the same one.
	Righteous	Corruption: −10	Aggressive Expansion Impact: −10%			Corrupt	A singular purpose brooks no worldly distraction. Characters with this trait will never accept a bribe.
	Sarcastic		Diplomatic Reputation: −3			Plain-speaking	Literally everyone loves [CHARACTER.GetName].
	Scholar	Martial: −1	Technology Speed: +5%	Local Research Points: +10%		Narrow-minded	[CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] simply devours knowledge as it were a hearty meal. It seems to sustain [CHARACTER.GetHerHim] about as much, too.
	Secure	Charisma: +1	Monthly General Loyalty: +0.05			Jealous	If [CHARACTER.GetName] had feathers, not even a divine thunderbolt could ruffle them.
	Self-controlled	Zeal: +1		Local Population Growth: −2%		Greedy	A life of fulfillment, seems to [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] to lack all sense of purpose.
	Selfish	Monthly Popularity: −0.05	National Tax: −5%			Generous	The most important thing in the world of [CHARACTER.GetName], is [CHARACTER.GetName].
	Shrewd	Finesse: +1 Zeal: −1	Mercenary Maintenance: −10%			Foolish	Nobody fools [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] twice - if there's a path to a bargain, [CHARACTER.GetSheHe] will be the one to find it.
	Silver Tongued	Charisma: +1	Improve Opinion Maximum: +25%			Blunt	Even the most skilled of diplomats would struggle to compare to [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen].
	Skeptical	Zeal: −1	Call Omen Cost: +10% National Tax: +10%			Pious	Questioning everything can get tiring, don't you think?
	Stubborn	Monthly Popularity: −0.05		Local Fort Defense: +10%		Weak-willed	The very wrath of the powers that be couldn't budge [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] after [CHARACTER.GetSheHe] has made up [CHARACTER.GetHerHis] mind.
	Submissive	Monthly Prominence: −0.05	National Commerce Income: −5%	Local Commerce Income: −5%		Assertive	The meek aren't really due to inherit anything, just yet.
	Suspicious	Max Rivals: +1	Imprison Cost: −25%			Trusting	[CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] knows exactly who's out to get [CHARACTER.GetHerHim]. Everyone that isn't called [CHARACTER.GetName].
	Tolerant	Zeal: −1	Wrong Culture-Group Happiness: +10%			Zealous	People from all walks of life can find an unbiased listener, in [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen].
	Trusting	Max Rivals: −1	Monthly Tyranny: −0.05			Suspicious	To give others the benefit of the doubt, one first must doubt them. [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] never quite reaches that first step.
	Uncaring		National Freemen Output: −5%		Loyalty Gain Chance: −2%	Kindly	The world could fold in on itself tomorrow, for all [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] cares.
	Unnoticeable	Prominence: −30		Local Commerce Income: −10%		Prominent	When [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] speaks - who is [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] anyway?
	Vengeful	Finesse: +1 Charisma: −1	Assassinate Cost: −20%			Forgiving	Nothing can stand between [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] and those that have wronged [CHARACTER.GetHerHim]. Characters with this trait will be more likely to murder their way to the top.
	Weak-willed	Monthly Prominence: −0.1		Local Fort Defense: −10%		Stubborn	The only thing stopping [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] from simply laying down to die, is indecision.
	Wise	Finesse: +1	National Citizens Output: +5%			Rash	Simply having knowledge is not enough; understanding how to apply it, shows true wisdom.
	Zealous	Zeal: +1	Wrong Culture-Group Happiness: −10%			Tolerant	A raging fire burns in the heart of [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen], fueled by the spirit of religious mystery.

Military traits

A character can usually have only one military trait.

	Trait	Personal	General	Opposites	Description & Notes
	Aggressive	Martial: +1	Heavy Infantry Discipline: +5% War Elephants Discipline: +5%		Tempered by war, [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] sees [CHARACTER.GetHerHis] formations as a shining sword to thrust into the very heart of the enemy.
	Brave	Martial: +1	Morale of Armies: +5% Loyalty Gain Chance: +2%	Coward	[CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] stares danger in the face, and knows victory.
	Coastal Raider	Monthly Wealth: +1	Liburnian Discipline: +5% Trireme Discipline: +5%		Shows superlative skill in knowing the ebb and flow of the tide. Such a skill comes in handy when taking advantage of certain underhanded business opportunities.
	Confident	Martial: +1	Heavy Cavalry Discipline: +5% Chariots Discipline: +5%		Trusting one's instincts is the first step towards mastery.
	Coward	Martial: −1	Morale of Armies: -5% Loyalty Gain Chance: −2%	Brave	To [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen], living to fight another day is vastly preferable to death, honorable or otherwise.
	Disciplined	Martial: +1	Discipline: +5%		Nothing is more important to [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] than holding the line.
	Oarmaster	Martial: +1	Naval Movement Speed: +10%		Knows just how to squeeze every last ounce of energy out of a rowdy team of oarsmen.
	Original Thinker	Martial: +1	Siege Ability: +10%		The logistics of warfare require a certain innovativeness which [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] seems to possess.
	Princeps	Finesse: +1	Octareme Discipline: +5% Mega-Polyreme Discipline: +5%		Longs to display the mastery of man over nature. Has a natural flair for the logistics and command associated with keeping things ship-shape.
	Sea Dog	Martial: +1	Ship Capture Chance: +10%		A life at sea is all [character] longs for. Others may call [him/her] a buccaneer - but well; they're not far wrong.
	Tactically Inflexible	Martial: −1	Reinforcement Speed: −10%		Supply lines, routes of retreat, and all-round good planning, mean nothing to [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen].
	Tactician	Martial: +1	Archers Discipline: +5% Light Infantry Discipline: +5% Horse Archers Discipline: +5%		Whereas some just see a whirling melee, [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] sees patterns, weaknesses, and ultimately - victory.
	Steadfast	Martial: +1	Heavy Infantry Discipline: +5% War Elephants Discipline: +5%		The resolve of [CHARACTER.GetName] has become so renowned, that it permeates the very forces [CHARACTER.GetSheHe] commands.

Health traits

Health traits represent various health conditions, mostly detrimental and sometimes fatal.

	Trait	Personal	Ruler	Congenital	Description & Notes
	Arthritis	Finesse: −1 Martial: −1			Often dismissed as the natural decline of the body, arthritis was prevalent throughout the world. Stiffness, joint damage, and pain, were among the common symptoms.
	Barren	Fertility: −10			The loss of ability to conceive was a terrible affliction for a woman of childbearing age.
	Blind	Finesse: −3			Blindness could be inherent at birth, or caused by a number of virulent diseases. In certain cultures, the blind were revered as holy.
	Bloody Flux	Martial: −4 Finesse: −4 Zeal: +1 Health: −4			Hemorrhagic fever ravaged the Mediterranean empires and beyond, at various points in history. Often fatal, it was accompanied by vomiting, necrosis, and often fatal internal hemorrhaging. Called hemorrhagic_fever in game code.
	Brain Damaged	Charisma: −3 Martial: −3 Finesse: −3 Zeal: −3 Health: −0.3			Brain damage is a terrible affliction that can render the victim a shell of their former self. Resulting from many inflammatory or physical injuries, the bearer will require usually require constant care during the time they have left.
	Cancer	Charisma: −2 Finesse: −2 Zeal: −2 Martial: −2 Health: −2			Cancer comes in many forms, and is a death sentence to those who acquire it.
	Castrated	Fertility: −10			Performed as a punishment, extreme treatment, and even as a method of altering the class of a slave, castration removed or suppressed the ability for a male to conceive.
	Dementia	Charisma: −2 Finesse: −2 Zeal: −2 Martial: −2 Health: −2			Dementia eats away at the mind, rendering the sufferer a shadow of their former self.
	Depressed	Charisma: −1 Finesse: −1 Health: −0.1			Depression looms like a dark cloud over [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen], even sadness seems to be out of reach. Every action is mechanical; every word uttered, is an act. All [CHARACTER.GetSheHe] recognizes, is the emotionless caricature of what it is to live.
	Diphtheria	Health: −2			Dementia eats away at the mind, rendering the sufferer a shadow of their former self.
	Dysentery	Martial: −1 Charisma: −1 Health: −0.5			An intestinal complaint, dysentery when treated properly, was often manageable. Dehydration however, would often cause serious complications, and could result in death, especially around sources of contaminated water.
	Epileptic	Finesse: −1 Zeal: +2 Health: −0.2	Diplomatic Reputation: −1		The sacred disease is bound to shorten the life of [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen], but [CHARACTER.GetHerHis] faith is bolstered by it.
	Fair	Max Friends: +1			Blessed with Olympian beauty, [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] has grown used to turning heads.
	Frail	Martial: −1 Health: −0.05			Frailty could be caused by any number of inherited ailments, and would often affect an individual throughout their life, rendering them weaker than their peers, and often more likely to contract further illnesses.
	Gangrene	Martial: −3 Finesse: −3 Health: −3			A necrotic infection of tissue without adequate blood supply, gangrene can set in after grievous injuries, exposure to extreme cold, and internal complications.
	Gout	Finesse: −1 Martial: −1 Health: −1			Gout, often associated with those of lavish lifestyle, causes chronic pain, amongst more serious complications.
	Hunchback	Martial: −1			Physical deformities prevent [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] from enjoying some pleasures in life.
	Inbred	Charisma: −2 Finesse: −1 Martial: −1 Fertility: −30% Health: −0.1			Generations of inbreeding can have... unexpected results.
	Invalid	Martial: −3			Incapable of more than the most basic movement, [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] has to rely on [CHARACTER.GetHerHis] mind for adventure.
	Infection	Health: −0.2			The early stages of an ailment are the hardest to recognize. Whilst it may prove to be minor, it could also develop into something much more serious.
	Inflammation	Finesse: −1 Charisma: −1			Swelling and inflammation were common complaints. Often symptomatic of future health problems, tenderness and pain were the primary complaints.
	Leper	Fertility: −1 Health: −0.5 Monthly Popularity: −0.2			Lepers are shunned by society at large; the horrific disease slowly eats away at flesh until little remains.
	Limp	Martial: −2			An old pain prevents [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] from enjoying full mobility.
	Lisp	Finesse: −1			A minor speech impediment can sometimes cause [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] a great deal of stress.
	Lunatic	Martial: −2 Finesse: −2 Charisma: +2 Zeal: +2 Health: −0.2			[CHARACTER.GetName] is, in no uncertain terms, stark raving bonkers.
	Maimed	Martial: −2			Horrifying injuries scar [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] from head to toe.
	Maniac	Health: −0.1 Charisma: −2 Finesse: +2			Unbridled fury leads to moments of utter calm; [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] is about as predictable as the ocean. Called schizophrenic in game code.
	Mentagra	Charisma: −2			A mysterious disease, thought to have been spread by kissing and bodily contact, Mentagra displayed a facial rash, with sores and severe discomfort.
	Mourning	Charisma: −2 Zeal: −2 Health: −0.2			The loss of a loved one can cut deeper than any physical wound.
	One-Eyed	Martial: −1			Losing sight in one eye could radically alter depth perception. Antigonus, founder of the Antigonid dynasty, acquired the moniker 'Monopthalmus' after losing an eye in battle.
	Paralysis	Martial: −4 Health: −0.3			Partial paralysis could result from a variety of sources, including nerve or brain damage.
	Plague	Health: −2			Plague is spoken of only in whispers; even the suspicion of it is often a death sentence.
	Pneumonia	Health: −1			Lung diseases were commonplace, due in part, to the quality of air in built up areas. Whilst many cases would come and go, the propensity for them to develop into life threatening conditions, made lung disease a subversive killer.
	Pox	Charisma: −2 Fertility: −20% Health: −0.1			Venereal diseases were common in the ancient world. Whilst some had not yet fully developed, others were well documented, and curiously, often thought to be curable by increased sexual activity.
	Seeking Treatment	Health: +0.05			Medicine is a mysterious art, but surely anything is better than suffering.
	Stressed	Finesse: −1			Sometimes enough is enough; for [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen], that time came about nine months after conception.
	Stutter	Charisma: −1			Public speaking is particularly challenging for [CHARACTER.GetPraenomen].
	Ugly	Charisma: −1 Fertility: −20%			[CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] has never had much luck with love.
	Wounded	Martial: −1 Health: −0.1			[CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] bears a grievous injury from times past.

Status traits

Status traits represent a character's current activities, lifestyle, reputation, or heritage.

	Trait	Personal	Ruler	General	Description & Notes
	Blood of Antigonus	Prominence: +20 Finesse: +1	Aggressive Expansion Change: −0.1 Fort Defense: +10%		Antigonus Monopthalmus was a loyal Satrap of Alexander, who rose to power after defeating Perdiccas, soon after Alexander's death. The very first of the Diadochi to proclaim himself King, he was supported by his loyal family, and established a good reputation amongst smaller, less capable Greek nations. Given to members of the Phrygian Antigonid dynasty at game start, and inherited patrilineally. Called antigonids in game code.
	Blood of Antipatros	Prominence: +20 Charisma: +1 Loyalty -5	Build Cost: −5% Monthly Legitimacy: +0.10		A great friend of Alexander, Antipater was responsible for safeguarding Macedonia during Alexander's great campaigns. His loyalty to Alexander, and domineering attitude towards the lesser Greek states was tempered by his son, Cassander, whose contempt of Alexander was no secret, and whose legacy included the founding and restoration of many great cities. Given to members of the Macedonian Antipatrid dynasty at game start, and inherited patrilineally. Called antipatrid in game code.
	Blood of the Argeads	Prominence: +20 Martial: +1 Attraction as Heir +5	Aggressive Expansion Impact: −10% Monthly Legitimacy: +0.05		Alexander wept when he heard from Anaxarchus that there was an infinite number of worlds; and when his friends asked him if any accident had befallen him, returned this answer: "Do you not think it a matter worthy of lamentation that when there is such a vast multitude of them, we have not yet conquered one?" Given to Thessalonike Argead, wife of Basileus Cassander of Macedon, and her descendants at game start. Called argeads in game code.
	Blood of the Lagidae	Prominence: +20 Zeal: +1	Wrong Culture-Group Happiness: +5% Research Points: +5%		Having grown up alongisde Alexander, Ptolemy Soter of the Lagidae, was amongst the first of the seven Somatophylakes. After the partition of Babylon, he settled in Egypt, ruling with a fair hand; despite the vast population of differing cultures. His long-standing dynasty was regarded as highly influential in the patronage of art, philosophy, and science. Given to members of the Egyptian Lagid dynasty at game start, and inherited patrilineally. Called lagids in game code.
	Blood of Lysimachus	Prominence: +20 Martial: +1	Diplomatic Reputation: +1 Execute Cost: −25%		Once a close friend of Alexander, and one of the legendary Somatophylakes; Lysimachus was a brutal yet cunning general, whose grasp of the tense diplomatic situation between the Diadochi was second to none. Given to members of the Thracian Alcimachid dynasty at game start, and inherited patrilineally. Called alcimachid in game code.
	Blood of Seleucus	Prominence: +20 Finesse: +1	Change Governor Policy Cost: −25% Provincial Loyalty +.05		Unlike the other Diadochi, Seleucus was a person of only mediocre importance during Alexander's campaigns. After a string of victories and defeats, Seleucus finally established his domain with the help of Ptolemy Soter, and embarked on a campaign to regain control of the eastern parts of Alexander's empire. Surrounded on every side by titanic powers, Seleucus was, by necessity, a ruthless and cunning leader. Given to members of the Seleucid dynasty of Persia at game start, and inherited patrilineally. Called seleucids in game code.
	Conqueror	Prominence: +10	Tributary Opinion of Us: +5	Assault Ability: +10%	Like so many before [CHARACTER.GetHerHim], [CHARACTER.GetName] bears the title of Conqueror - and the responsibility that lies with it. Random chance to be granted to a general after victory in battle.
	Orator	Charisma: +1	Senate Influence: +0.1 Monthly Legitimacy: +0.1		The mere timbre of the silken words that [CHARACTER.GetName] speaks, can stop others in their tracks.
	Olympic Competitor	Monthly Loyalty: +0.2 Cannot be given jobs in government, political office or military command			[CHARACTER.GetName] is here to compete in the Olympics, and is focusing all his energy on sporting events. Given to all characters who are chosen to participate in the Olympics.
	Poet	Martial: −1 Charisma: +1	Improve Opinion Maximum: +10%		The mere timbre of the silken words that [CHARACTER.GetName] speaks, can stop others in their tracks.
	Victorious	Prominence: +20 Monthly Popularity: +0.1			[CHARACTER.GetPraenomen] has become a byword for glory - long may [CHARACTER.GetSheHe] vanquish [CHARACTER.GetHerHis] foes! Random chance to be granted to a general after victory in battle.

Power Base

Power Base represents the weight of influence a character has. Disloyal Characters with large power base might trigger civil war. The sources of power base are:

• Ruler +2.00
• Capital Region Size (Ruler is Gouvernor)
• Party Leader +2.00
• Office +2.00
• Researcher +2.00
• Gouvernor +2.00
• Gouvernorship size
• Head of familiy, +family prestige/24.9 (needs verification)
• Loyal Cohorts
• Unloyal Cohorts
• Ships
• Loyal Veterans
• Command Cohorts
• Holdings

Interactions

Interaction	Description
Appoint Dictator	Can be done to a ruler in a republic when at war or during a civil war. This will allow him to do any diplomatic or character interaction without the Senate interfering, at least until the end of the war.
Assassinate	Foreign characters can be attempted to assassinate.
Banish	Forces a previously imprisoned character to leave the country.
Bribe	Increases the loyalty of a character.
Execute	Kills a character.
Free Hands	Increases loyalty and corruption if the character is a governor.
Hold Games	Costs money and increases the popularity of the current ruler.
Hold Triumph	Hold a Triumph in the name of a character with a recent (less than two years ago) victory. Has a chance to give a Cognomen
Imprison	Imprisons a character.
Inspire Disloyalty	Reduces the loyalty and increases the corruption of a foreign character.
Make Friends	Triggers an event chain to befriend the character. Required for recruiting them.
Marry Ruler	Works if the ruler and target are different genders and are both unmarried.
Recruit	Gets a foreign character to leave their nation and work for you.
Recruit General	Gets a foreign general to leave their nation with their army and join you.
Release Prisoner	Releases a character from prison.
Sacrifice Prisoner	Some religions allow you to sacrifice prisoners of war, making your tribesmen happy and productive and allowing you to stay tribal.
Seek/Stop Treatment	Increases the health of a character.
Seduce Governor	Convince a governor to join your cause.
Smear Character	Reduces the popularity of a character.

How to recruit foreign characters

1. Open the diplomacy view of another country and click View Characters on the right.
2. If the character's loyalty is above 70, use Inspire Disloyalty to lower it.
3. Befriend them using the Make Friend interaction.
4. Recruit them and Grant Citizenship so you can assign them to a job.

You can only recruit a character who is:

• below 70 loyalty
• your friend
• not a ruler or the primary heir
• not a governor, general or admiral

Recruit General is a separate interaction, which requires their loyalty to be below 25.

There is also a Character Finder mod that does all the searching for you. Not compatible with ironman.

How to make friends

When you start befriending someone, you will be presented with several events, where each option provides different amounts of progress. You need to choose either:

• 2 large options
• 3 moderate
• 1 large, 1 moderate, 1 small

This process might cost you up to 100 gold or 5000 manpower or increase tyranny by 5.

Benefits from being friends:

• parties of befriended party leaders will support your decisions more
• other countries will have higher opinion if you're friends with their rulers. (+25 opinion)
• you can recruit a foreign friend

Mechanics