Your character is very small for his age. He may look (or actually be) underfed or in poor health, or he might just be waiting longingly for a growth spurt to kick in. On the plus side, he can fit in some very small spaces, and he has an easier time hiding when the need arises (see the Stealth Skill in Chapter Three). Also, there are times when being treated like a younger kid comes in handy — when it’s time to take out the trash or wheedle treats, for instance. The character receives a +1 modifier to any attempt to hide (see p. 65), and to most other Stealth rolls. The Storyteller is encouraged to apply a positive modifier to any other situation where being a little smaller than average might pay off, such as Socialize rolls to convince an adult of the character’s innocence. The character can also walk across thin branches and other surfaces that won’t support much weight. Finally, when Dodging (see p. 142), this character gets more of a bonus than bigger kids.

Drawbacks: Your character is at -1 Size (Size 3); this also means -1 Health. Also, there are times when being treated like a younger kid is a pain — when getting permission to stay up late or go somewhere “dangerous,” for instance. Finally, your character receives a -3 modifier to any attempt to pass as an adult.