State of Decay 2 Traits

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Trait	Description	Positives	Negatives	Skill	Hero Bonus
A Little Forgetful	Sometimes I walk into a room, and I forget what I was ... what were we talking about?				Breaks the Tension +Morale bonus
A Little Sadistic	Sometimes you have to make an example of someone. You know, to send a message.		Starts conflicts with other people		Hard Choices +Morale bonus
Absent-Minded	I swear I'd lose my head if it wasn't screwed on.		-66% Medicine Experience Rate -66% Chemistry Experience Rate Sometimes wastes materials -66% Wits Experience Rate	Wits (Maximum 4 stars)
Accountant	I've got a lot of experience sizing up problems and making the math work out.				Detailed Checklist +Global Action Speed bonus
Action Choreographer	I blocked out action sequences for a couple of local TV productions.				Combat Exercises +Fighting Exp Rate bonus
Action Movie Extra	We all got weapons training before filming began. But I think the whole point was to miss.				Notices Things +Standing Rewards bonus
Action Videographer	My friends and I staged fake battles with air guns, and put the whole thing up on the Internet.			Computers	Good Entertainment +Morale bonus
Active Duty Military	I was on deployment when they pulled me back stateside to fight the outbreak.				Firearms Training +Shooting Exp Rate bonus
Admin Assistant	My job was to have everything my boss needed, when she needed it.			Resourcefulness	Detailed Checklist +Global Action Speed bonus
Adrenaline Junkie	I go out, I risk my life, and once I get safe inside, all I want to do is go out again.		Sometimes wastes medicine		Taking Risks +Max Health bonus
Advertiser	I worked in advertising. It was exactly the way it looked on TV. I promise.				Friendly Outreach +Influence bonus
Aeronautics Engineer	I was pretty specialized, but engineering is engineering.	+100% Mechanics Experience Rate		Engineering	Reads Instructions +Salvaged Parts bonus
Afraid of Everything	Spiders, heights, clowns ... you name it.		Annoys irritable community members		Sufficient Caution +Unlocks Rooftop Recon
Afraid of Rats	Don't even joke about there being rats here. I think it's the tails; I can't even look at them!				Pest Control +Food Storage bonus
Agriculture Professor	I was tenured at an agricultural school in the South. So yes, I know how to plant a garden.	Morale bonus from having a Garden		Agriculture
Aircraft Mechanic	The stuff I worked on was different from what you'll find around here, but I'm picking it up.	Mechanics Exp Rate: +1.00		Mechanics	Reads Instructions +Salvaged Parts bonus
Airsoft Commando	My friends and I used to practice squad tactics in the woods. Not one of us lost an eye.
All Out of Fucks	I have none left to give.		Starts conflict with other people		Hard Choices +Morale bonus
Always Cold	It's really hard to get comfortable, now that I can't surround myself with space heaters.		-20 Max Stamina		Siestas +Fatigue Severity reduction
Always Kept Moving	After the outbreak, I never sat still. Kept on the road, running from one disaster to the next.				Setting the Pace +Global Action Speed bonus
Always Packed a Lunch	The lunches I brought got more eLaborate, until I was serving myself a three-course meal.			Cooking	Meal Plan +Community Eats Less
Always Paid for Dinner	I'm not just showing off my money. When you're with me, you're my responsibility.				Party Planning +Morale bonus
Always Vigilant	You can't let anything get by you; not anymore. I'm always watching for the next disaster.				Sufficient Caution +Unlocks Rooftop Recon
Always Wanted to Camp	I used to dream about sleeping under the stars. Used to.	Morale bonus from outdoor bed facilities			Outdoor Living +Beds bonus
Amateur Comic	I was the headliner at open mic night every single week!			Comedy
Amateur Hypnotist	I used to hypnotize my friends to embarrass them at parties. Still not sure if it really worked.
Amateur Painter	It helps me relax after a long, hard day of not-painting.			Painting	Exceptional Taste +Morale bonus
Amateur Pilot	I guess I'll never achieve that dream of being asked to land a 747 during a crisis.				Detailed Checklist +Global Action Speed bonus
Ammo Hoarder	You think I bought this ammo after the outbreak? This shit is from the last election day.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Storage			Ready Access Mags +Ammo Storage bonus
Ammo Hobbyist	I got really into making my own custom ammo loads, then shooting them at unusual targets.		Sometimes wastes ammo	Munitions	Ready Access Mags +Ammo Storage bonus
Anarchist	I want nothing to do with your new "government" ... I had enough of the old one already.		Irritable towards other people Easily Frustrated
Angler	I'm pretty good at catching food, if we can find a body of water that isn't full of corpses.			Fishing	Outdoor Living +Beds bonus
Angsty	How can you stand to live in a world like this?		Easily Frustrated		Journal Writing +Exp Rate bonus
Animal Lover	I’ve had more friends with four legs than with two.				Outdoor Living +Beds bonus
Anxious All the Time	I have these persistent worries that I just can't shake. People tell me to let it go, but how?		-5 Morale		Target of Sympathy +Morale bonus
Army Brat	My family moved around constantly, so I got used to starting over.				Personal Strength +Max Stamina bonus
Army Engineer	I can build anything you want. Just give me a big bag of rock.			Discipline Construction
Army Grunt	Don't call me sir. I worked for a living.			Discipline Assault	Firearms Training +Shooting Exp Rate bonus
Army Motor Pool	I maintained NTVs at a base in Europe. Never saw combat until the outbreak.			Discipline Automechanics	Driver Training +Fuel Efficiency bonus
Army Veteran	We're all soldiers now, whether we enlisted or not.			Discipline Assault
Arthritis	It seems like the slightest physical effort leaves me practically immobile for a couple of day.		-75% Cardio Experience Rate	Cardio (Maximum 3 stars)
Ascetic	Conscious self-denial is the key to inner peace. It also makes starving more tolerable.	-50% Food Consumed Per Day			Responsibility +Labor bonus
Assembly-Line Worker	I was lucky to have one of the few manufacturing jobs left ... before we lost them all.			Craftsmanship	Reads Instructions +Salvaged Parts bonus
Assistant Principal	My job was to work with the actual kids, while the principal sat behind his shiny nameplate.			Discipline	Silence Policy +Zombie Threat reduction
Astronomer	We should have started work on a space colony decades ago. It may already be too late.				Seminars +Exp Rate bonus
At Home in a Bar	It's not really about the booze. It's just the only place I feel truly comfortable.	Morale bonus from Stills and Bars			Social Chameleon +Morale bonus
Attended Trade School A	So glad I went into construction, instead of getting that theater degree my dad wanted...	Morale bonus from an upgraded Workshop		Craftsmanship	Stacking System +Materials Storage bonus
Attended Trade School B	So glad I went into auto repair, instead of getting that degree my mom was pushing at me...	Morale bonus from the Auto Shop		Mechanics	Reads Instructions +Salvaged Parts bonus
Attended Trade School C	Glad I got into utility work, instead of that liberal arts college my grandparents were into...	Morale bonus from an upgraded Workshop		Utilities	Effective Sealants +Fuel Storage bonus
Attending Physician	When you're responsible for the residents' mistakes, you learn a lot about stress. And yelling.			Medicine
Audio Engineer	My ear is a highly trained instrument. Well, technically both of them are.	+10m Enemy Detection Range		Soundproofing	Silence Policy +Zombie Threat reduction
Auditor	Nothing gets by me.				Notices Things +Standing Rewards bonus
Auto Body Technician	I'm not really a pro at fixing engines, but I can bang out all your dents.	Morale bonus from the Auto Shop		Mechanics	Reads Instructions +Salvaged Parts bonus
Auto Detailer	Sometimes, I just don't tell people what I used to do. The messes they want me to clean up ...	Morale bonus from the Auto Shop		Mechanics	Cleaning Chart +Infection Resistance bonus
Automated Systems Tech	A modern factory will build an enormous machine and hire one person to keep it running.			Electrical	Consistent Routine +Labor bonus
Automotive Technician	I worked at an auto detailer, doing scheduled maintenance and minor repairs.	Morale bonus from the Auto Shop		Automechanics	Reads Instructions +Salvaged Parts bonus
Autopsy Technician	I'm used to cutting bodies open. I'm just not used to anything moving around in there.			Surgery
Avid Cosplayer -Heartland	Eventually I got to the point where I was more fun to make up my own characters and costumes.			Fabrication
Avid Game Player	If it's got rules, I'll give it a try.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Lounge
Avoids First Name	I could always recognize telemarketers because they called me by my first name.
Awful Fashion Sense	Orange is the perfect color. It goes with everything!		Annoys irritable community members		Mending +Max Health bonus
Back Pain	Welcome to hell, everybody. Trust me, you do not want to be me right now.		-10 Max Carrying Capacity -5 Light Carrying Capacity -20 Max Health
Backwoods Upbringing	Where I grew up, guns weren't political. They were pest control.				Pest Control +Food Storage bonus
Bad Back A	It just runs in my family. We're all hunched over by the time we're sixty.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Infirmary	-15 Max Carrying Capacity		Medical Inventory +Meds Storage bonus
Bad Back B	Just about anything can throw my back out, and then I'm useless for days.		-20 Max Health -30 Max Stamina		Medical Inventory +Meds Storage bonus
Bad Carpenter	I rebuilt my entire basement on my own. I don't understand why the next owners gutted it ...		Sometimes wastes materials -66% Craftsmanship Experience Rate	Craftsmanship (Maximum 4 stars)
Bad Leg	It's not quite a limp, but I definitely know when a storm is coming.
Bad Shot	Some people just can't shoot, and I'm one of them. I do everything right, and I just miss.		Shooting Exp Rate: -0.66
Bad Shoulder	I did something bad to my shoulder once while climbing away from a horde of zombies.		Fighting Exp. Rate: -0.75 -5 Max Carrying Capacity
Baggage Handler	"Actually, throwers don't worry about ticking, because modern bombs don't tick."			Powerhouse	Pack Maintenance +Max Carrying Capacity bonus
Bagpiper	People really only let me get my instrument out for funerals.	+10 Max Stamina	-5 Morale (for everyone)	Music	Breathing Exercise +Max Stamina bonus
Baker	I time my work to fill the base with the smell of baking bread when everyone is home.	+3 Morale (for everyone)		Cooking	Sealed Containers +Food Storage bonus
Ballroom Dancer	I love to dance, but there aren't a lot of great partners left anymore.	Morale bonus from having a Lounge
Barber	I know my way around a sharp blade.			Hairdressing	Sharpening Regimen +Durability Loss reduction for Melee
Barista	I like to make art with espresso foam. It's ephemeral, like life.			Making Coffee	Siphoning System +Fuel income
Bartender	I definitely know my way around a kitchen, though most of my skills are alcohol-related.	Morale bonus from Stills and Bars		Bartending	Party Planning +Morale bonus
BASE Jumper	You'd be surprised what a person can survive.				Taking Risks +Max Health bonus
Baseball Fan A	The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd ... there's no way to even fake it now.	Morale bonus from facilities with a Projector			Intramural Sports +Max Stamina bonus
Baseball Fan B	The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd ... there's no way to even fake it now.	Morale bonus from facilities with a Projector		Sports Trivia	Intramural Sports +Max Stamina bonus
Basement Dweller	I lived in my parents' basement for years. Not much of a social life. But I survived.	Morale bonus from luxury bed facilities	-33% Standing Rewards		Gives People Space +Morale bonus
Basket Weaver	Don't laugh. Underwater Basket Weaving was worth an elective credit.			Sewing	Mending +Max Health bonus
Basketball Fan A	Honestly, it’s the sounds of the game that I miss, more than even the game itself.	Morale bonus from facilities with a Projector			Intramural Sports +Max Stamina bonus
Basketball Fan B	Honestly, it's the sounds of the game that I miss, more than even the game itself.			Sports Trivia	Intramural Sports +Max Stamina bonus
BBQ Master	You can make the egg salad, but nobody touches the grill but me.			Cooking	Nose to Tail +Food income
Bead Crafter	I sold my beadwork out of a little online store I ran myself.			Sewing	Pack Maintenance +Max Carrying Capacity bonus
Beatboxer	We need to get an a capella group going. I'll lay down some beats, and the rest of you sing.	+5 Max Stamina		Music	Good Entertainment +Morale bonus
Beautician	I'm good at making people look good.			Hairdressing	Sincere Praise +Standing Rewards bonus
Beekeeper	Of course I've been stung. Got to a point where pain wasn't really an issue anymore.	+30 Max Health			Nose to Tail +Food income
Beer Lover A	I’m not picky. I just love beer.	Morale bonus from Stills and Bars			Party Planning +Morale bonus
Beer Lover B	I'm not picky. I just love beer.	Morale bonus from Stills and Bars		Bartending	Party Planning +Morale bonus
Behavior Analyst	I became a BCBA because I saw what my brother went through with his autism.
Believes in People	Hey, don't listen to those doubts, all right? I know you can handle this.				Sincere Praise +Standing Rewards bonus
Belligerent	You talking to me? Well, I'm the only one here. Who the fuck do you think you're talking to?		Starts conflicts with other people -3 Morale Easily Frustrated		Tough Negotiation +Influence bonus
Biathlete	I mastered the ancient art of shooting things while on skis.			Marathon Sharpshooting
Bioengineering Professor -Heartland	Might as well work on the zombie plague. Most people already think my job is science fiction.	+100 Infection Resistance		Plague Pathology
Boitech Scientist	We were on the cutting edge of gene-splicing tech. If we'd known this was coming ...			Pharmacology
Birdwatcher	You should see what I can do with a pair of binoculars. (Watch birds. That's what.)				Detailed Checklist +Global Action Speed bonus
Blade Collector	My bedroom wall was covered with swords. I could only take five or six of my favorites.				Sharpening Regimen +Durability Loss reduction for Melee
Bleak Outlook	This is more than just being sad. Everybody gets sad. This is ... something much worse.		-7 Morale		Target of Sympathy +Morale bonus
Blew Stuff Up	Yeah, I was one of those kids. I'm kind of proud that I've still got all my fingers.		Sometimes wastes ammo	Munitions	Taking Risks +Max Health bonus
Blogger	I used to spend my spare time writing about my life, and responding to current events.				Journal Writing +Exp Rate bonus
Blood Plague Survivor	I've come back from blood plague three times now. I think I'm building up an immunity.	-100% Plague Infection			Back from the Edge +Max Health bonus
BMX Competitor	I was this close to landing a sponsorship when things when south.
Bodyguard	I worked for someone in Hollywood. I won't say who... discretion is a big part of the job.
Bold Driver A	You can't really know a car until the gas pedal hits the floor.			Driving	Driver Training +Fuel Efficiency bonus
Bold Driver B	You can't really know a car until the gas pedal hits the floor.				Driver Training +Fuel Efficiency bonus
Boot Camp Survivor -Red Talon Contractor	Red Talon's boot camp is way harder than anything the zombies ever put me through.	+20 Max Health
Booze Nerd	I'll spend an entire weekend coming up with the perfect cocktail for an occasion.	Morale bonus from Stills and Bars		Bartending	Party Planning +Morale bonus
Both Knees Replaced	I'm basically a cyborg.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Infirmary	-66% Cardio Experience Rate	Cardio (Maximum 4 stars)	Target of Sympathy +Morale bonus
Bounty Hunter	The jobs aren't as wild as they look on TV, but you do need to know how to defend yourself.
Boxing Coach	I've never been a contender myself, but I know how to make them	Morale bonus from Fighting training facilities
Braggart	Not everyone loves being around someone as confident as I am, but they definitely know I’m here.	+50% Standing Rewards	-3 Morale Annoys irritable community members		Tough Negotiation +Influence bonus
Brave	We all die eventually. You've just got to accept that, and do what needs to be done.				Taking Risks +Max Health bonus
Breaking Champion	I spent years toughening up my fists and feet until I could punch through cinderblocks.			Endurance
Bright-Eyed Recruit -Heartland	Once I found the Network, I knew I was home free. We're going to rebuild the world together.	+15 Morale
Brittle	It doesn't take much to push me over the edge. I've just had enough of this shit, you know?		Easily Frustrated -30 Max Health
Broad-Shouldered	You can carry a lot on a good set of shoulders.	+15 Max Carrying Capacity			Personal Strength +Max Stamina bonus
Bronto Gas Attendant	The distinction is in the extinction!			Mechanics	Siphoning System +Fuel income
Bronto Gas Cashier	I spent a lot of my time just standing there, staring at cars I'd never own.
Brush Clearer	While other kids were off on spring break, I was hacking at the brush on my grandfather’s land.	Morale bonus from Outdoor Bed facilities		Gardening	Sharpening Regimen +Durability Loss reduction for Melee
Building Super	I managed the day-to-day at a downtown apartment building. That boiler was my nemesis.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Workshop		Utilities	Quiet Time +Zombie Threat reduction
Built a PC	I followed a tutorial online, and it works a solid ninety-five percent of the time.			Computers	Reads Instructions +Salvaged Parts bonus
Built a Treehouse	It took three years to get it done, but it was basically a tiny clone of our actual house.			Construction
Built Barricades	We used to go nuts with our barricades ... but you know what? The zombies always got through.			Craftsmanship	Careful Demolition +Materials income
Built Battle Robots	I joined a bunch of engineering buddies to build fighting robots for one of those competitions.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Workshop		Engineering	Good Entertainment +Morale bonus
Built the Worst Deck	I built a deck behind my house once. We couldn't sell it until a professional replaced it.		Sometimes wastes materials -33% Craftsmanship Experience Rate	Craftsmanship (Maximum 6 stars)
Burly	I've never been someone folks wanted to mess with.		Irritable towards other people	Powerhouse	Tough Negotiation +Influence bonus
Burned House Down	I used to love experimenting with chemicals in my basement. Why would I need training?		-66% Chemistry Experience Rate	Chemistry (Maximum 5 stars)	Back from the Edge +Max Health bonus
Bus Driver	One of my passengers died when I crashed the bus. They got up, and it was over from there.			Driving	Driver Training +Fuel Efficiency bonus
Busybody	I'm not looking for gossip, I just really care about what's going on in your life.		Annoys irritable community members
Butcher	I know a thing or two about cutting apart dead things.			Cooking
Cabinetmaker	Real intricate woodwork takes years of practice, and a lot of scrapped projects.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Workshop		Craftsmanship	Careful Demolition +Materials income
Cadet Instructor -Red Talon Contractor	I've run the gauntlet so many times, the new recruits' pain just makes me laugh.	+50% Cardio Experience Rate		Prowess
Cake Decorator	I actually made a cake look like a head with a bullet hole once. Doesn’t seem as hilarious now.			Cooking	Party Planning +Morale bonus
Camp Counselor	I was actually teaching a wilderness survival class when the outbreak hit.	Morale bonus from outdoor bed facilities			Outdoor Living +Beds bonus
Camp Physician	I'm not a part of the military, but when the refugee camps needed doctors, I volunteered.			Medicine	Medical Reference +Meds income
Campaign Manager	I'm not the one standing at the podium. I'm the person in the back, reminding them what to say.			Political Science
Campfire Cook	I make the best foil dinners. You'd be amazed what I can do in there.	Morale bonus from outdoor bed facilities		Cooking	Nose to Tail +Food income
Can Sleep Anywhere	I don't need a bed. I can catch a bit of shuteye anywhere I need to.	-1 Beds Used			Outdoor Living +Beds bonus
Can Take a Punch	My brothers and I used to practice hitting each other without flinching.	-40% Injury Severity			Personal Strength +Max Stamina bonus
Can't Sleep Alone	I’ve had trouble sleeping alone since my last group got attacked in the middle of the night.	-1 Beds Used	-3 Morale (for everyone) Annoys irritable community members		Backrubs +Max Carrying Capacity bonus
Cancer Survivor	I beat cancer; we can beat this.	+4 Morale			Back from the Edge +Max Health bonus
Canvasser	I know just enough about politics to get into an argument with you on your doorstep.			Political Science
Car Chopper -Heartland	The new world needs a new kind of car, and my head is full of ideas.			Car Chopping
Car Hobbyist	I even tricked out my buddy's hearse.	Morale bonus from the Auto Shop		Automechanics	Vehicle Delivery +Unlocks Vehicle Delivery
Car Thief	You've got to really know your way around a car if you want to get in and out fast.			Mechanics	Vehicle Delivery +Unlocks Vehicle Delivery
Caravan Driver	My last group kept it mobile, driving from one place to the next in an old RV.			Driving	Driver Training +Fuel Efficiency bonus
Caravan Mechanic	Moving supplies across the frontier meant somebody had to learn how to keep the engines turning.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Workshop		Mechanics	Siphoning System +Fuel income
Career Coach	I helped people with long-term unemployment figure out how to get their careers moving again.			Resourcefulness
Caring	When someone matters to me, they really know it.	+3 Morale (for everyone)
Carny	The carnival was overrun immediately, and everybody scattered. I don't fit in anywhere now.	Morale bonus from outdoor bed facilities	-10% Standing Rewards
Carried Everyone's Stuff -Heartland	For some reason, everyone thought I would just carry things for them. Maybe because it was true.	+15 Max Carrying Capacity
Carries Hand Sanitizer	There is so much hand sanitizer left lying around stores. Is nobody washing their hands anymore?	+50 Infection Resistance
Cashier	If you need someone to stand there and count things, I’m here for you.				Consistent Routine +Labor bonus
Cat Burglar	People have this weird habit of leaving their second-story windows open all night.			Acrobatics Stealth
Cat Lover	I love cats. I love every kind of cat. I just want to hug all of them, but I can't.				Backrubs +Max Carrying Capacity bonus
Cat Person	If people were more like cats, there would be a lot more of us left.				Siestas +Fatigue Severity reduction
Cautious	Take thins slow, and you'll end up making better decisions.
CEO	I was promoted to CEO when my boss retired to the country. I'll bet that guy is doing just fine.	+50% Standing Rewards		Business	Tough Negotiation +Influence bonus
CFO	The CEO got the big bonuses, but I was the one who kept it running behind the scenes.		-25% Standing Rewards	Business
Chain Smoker -Heartland	The stress of overachieving led to some bad habits. This one ended my gymnastics career.		-30 Max Stamina
Chainsaw Sculptor	It was mostly bears. People have a thing for bears.			Craftsmanship
Changed Jobs a Lot	Some of us never found our dream job. We just took whatever we could get.				Chillness +Morale bonus
Cheerful	People sometimes catch me smiling for no reason.	+4 Morale
Chef	They didn't put my name on the restaurant, but the people still kept coming back.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Kitchen		Cuisine
Chemist	I wish it was crazy experiments every day, like the videos you see on the Internet.			Chemistry
Child Care Worker	Getting certified meant I had to take courses in emergency first aid and CPR.			Medicine
Child of Celebrities	My face was in the tabloids from day one. Fame, though. Once you've seen it up close? No thanks.		-25% Standing Rewards
Childhood Gymnast	I can still do a cartwheel! I think.			Acrobatics
Chiropractor	Everything that's wrong with you is because your back is misaligned. Everything.		-66% Medicine Experience Rate	Medicine (Maximum 5 stars)
Choral Director	You have to have a precise ear for pitch, and the ability to direct other people.	+50% Standing Rewards		Music	Friendly Reminders +Labor bonus
Churrascaria Server	I can be pretty deft with a knife when I need to be, at least when it comes to food.			Cooking	Sharpening Regimen +Durability Loss reduction for Melee
Cigar Enthusiast	I'm wondering ... maybe it's actually easier to get things from Cuba now?		-10 Max Stamina		Exceptional Taste +Morale bonus
City Council Member	I finally ran for office, thinking I would make a difference to the world.			Political Science
Cleaned Offices	When I did my job right, no one knew I was there.				Cleaning Chart +Infection Resistance bonus
Clever	I've always been able to think my way out of trouble. So far, anyway.
Climber A	I was always willing to work the hardest jobs, and do what it took to earn that next promotion.			Self-Promotion	Setting the Pace +Global Action Speed bonus
Climber B	My parents found me at the top of a ceiling-height bookshelf before I knew how to walk.			Acrobatics	Taking Risks +Max Health bonus
Clumsy	I'm as likely to hit my own face with a crowbar as I am to hit anything else.		-66% Chemistry Experience Rate Sometimes wastes materials -66% Fighting Experience Rate	Fighting (Maximum 4 stars)
Coffee Connoisseur	I've spent the entire apocalypse hunting for a good cup of coffee. I’m still searching.		Easily Frustrated	Making Coffee	Exceptional Taste +Morale bonus
College Fencer	I used to fence left-handed to throw people off.			Swordplay
College Freshman	I finally got out of high school, really started my life ... and then the world ended.				Seminars +Exp Rate bonus
Combat Engineer	I was on IED duty in Afghanistan, building bombs to blow up other bombs.			Munitions
Combat Medic -Red Talon Contractor	I know how to treat common injuries in the field, though some people say I overmedicate.	+5 Max Meds Storage	+25% Fatigue Severity (Community) Sometimes wastes medicine	Combat Medicine	Field Medicine +Max Health bonus
Combat Medic	My job was to patch people up while under fire, and to get them home in peace.			Medicine	Firearms Training +Shooting Exp Rate bonus
Combat Ready (Red Talon Contractors only)	Let the zeds get close to me. See what happens.	+50% Fighting Experience Rate
Comic Book Dealer	I traded and sold rare editions out on the convention floor, as well as a ton of other merch.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Lounge		Geek Trivia	Storytelling +Morale bonus
Comic Collector	There’s always room in my pack for a few issues I’ve never read.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Lounge		Geek Trivia	Storytelling +Morale bonus
Comms Engineer -Red Talon Contractor	With Red Talon, I worked on systems way ahead of what you have. So where do you keep the snacks?	+5 Max Food Storage	Sometimes wastes food +100% Food Consumed Per Day	Hacking	Satellite Radios +Radio Cooldown reduction
Community Manager	Well, I was no Sanya Weathers, but I did all right.			People Skills	Formal Recognition +Standing Rewards bonus
Competitive Eater	If you put it in a bun, I can eat it.	+30 Max Stamina	+100% Food Consumed Per Day	Cooking (Maximum 1 stars)	Nose to Tail +Food income
Competitive Gymnast -Heartland	I was definitely an overachiever in high school. That's the only type they let into gymnastics.	+1 Labor		Gymnastics
Competitive Shooter	I actually won a few trophies in shooting competitions. My event was Rapid Fire Pistol.	Morale bonus from Shooting training facilities		Gunslinging	Firearms Training +Shooting Exp Rate bonus
Compulsive Gardener	Because sometimes you find a seed pod. And you think, “Hm. I could plant this!” So you do.	Morale bonus from having a Garden +25% Gardening Experience Rate		Gardening	Nose to Tail +Food income
Compulsive Upcycler	Sit down and let me tell you all the forty-seven things I can make from that piece of "trash."		Annoys irritable community members	Recycling	Recycling Program +Salvaged Parts bonus
Computer "Expert"	Ice cream makes machines work better, especially computers. Spoon it right in.		-75% Computers Experience Rate	Computers (Maximum 3 stars)
Confectioner	My crowning accomplishment was a recreation of Dante's Inferno, entirely in taffy.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Kitchen		Cuisine	Sealed Containers +Food Storage bonus
Confident	There's this voice inside me that keeps telling me I'm going to end up on top, no matter what.	+50% Standing Rewards +20 Max Health			Moral Support +Unlocks Inspiration
Conspiracy Theorist	Oh, I could tell you exactly what caused the outbreak. But I don't think you want to know.		-33% Wits Experience Rate
Construction Manager	My bosses finally put me in charge when they got sick of me telling them how to run the place.	Morale bonus from having a Staging Area		Construction	Work Schedule +Labor bonus
Consul Officer (Red Talon Contractors only)	I've been to a lot of communities like this one, making deals and spreading our message.	+50% Standing Rewards		Tactics	Owed Favors +Influence income
Contractor	You don't just have to know your job. You've got to know all the other jobs, too.	Morale bonus from the Staging Area
Convention Volunteer	I got to wear a T-shirt that said "Enforcer" on it!			People Skills	Cleaning Chart +Infection Resistance bonus
Cooked for the Squad -Red Talon Contractor	Red Talon doesn't have a lot of full-time cooks, but when you're good, you get the job.	+5 Max Food Storage	+25% Vulnerability to Blood Plague (Community) Sometimes wastes food	Gut Packing	Kitchen Patrol +Infection Resistance bonus
Cosplayer	I made all my costumes from scratch, so I could dress as the most obscure characters.	Affects Skils		Craftsmanship
Couch Potato	Hey, I serve an important role around here. I'm holding down this couch.	Morale bonus from luxury bed facilities	-66% Cardio Experience Rate Annoys irritable community members -1 Labor -50% Standing Rewards	Cardio (Maximum 3 stars)	Siestas +Fatigue Severity reduction
Coupon Cutter	I’d open up the sales papers every Sunday, and plan my entire week.				Detailed Checklist +Global Action Speed bonus
Covered Wars	I was a photographer embedded with an Army unit in Iraq. I saw my share of combat.			Scouting
Crazy Metabolism	It's like I eat and eat, and all it does is give me more energy.	+45 Max Stamina	Sometimes wastes food +100% Food Consumed Per Day		Setting the Pace +Global Action Speed bonus
Criminal Leader	I spent years risking my life to get into a position where I wasn't on the front lines anymore.	+75% Standing Rewards	Starts conflicts with other people
Crochet Artist	I made a three-piece suit, complete with socks, underwear, bowtie, and hat. All of it crochet.			Sewing
Cross-Stitcher	I had framed projects all over my house, each with an inspirational message.			Sewing	Mending +Max Health bonus
Cult Film Junkie	You can't imagine how excited I got the first time I introduced the dead to my boomstick.			Movie Trivia	Exceptional Taste +Morale bonus
Custodian	I didn't just clean the place, I did odd jobs whenever something broke down.			Utilities	Recycling Program +Salvaged Parts bonus
Customer Service	I got really good at listening to angry people, and still solving their problems productively.			People Skills
D-I-Y Remodeler	Let me tell you the joys of remodeling your own home.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Workshop		Craftsmanship
Dancer	I performed every night at the biggest theater in town. I doubt anyone is left alive there.	Morale bonus from having a Lounge
Daredevil	If it's crazy and life-threatening, I want to do it. I put my body through so much punishment.	-30% Injury Severity +30 Max Health	Sometimes wastes medicine		Taking Risks +Max Health bonus
Day Laborer A	Every day, out in front of the hardware store, hoping somebody needed a rough pair of hands.				Careful Demolition +Materials income
Day Laborer B	Every day, out in front of the hardware store, hoping somebody needed a rough pair of hands.			Gardening	Careful Demolition +Materials income
Day Trader	Split-second decision-making is a useful talent in any situation.			Business
Dead Zone Runner -Red Talon Contractor	I did a tour running supplies into areas where our vehicles and comms couldn't reach.	+10 Light Carrying Capacity		Prowess
Decent Shot	I've always been decent shot on the range, even without any formal training.				Shooting Advice +Shooting Exp Rate bonus
Decrepit	I'm on my last legs. We're all better off if I can find a way to contribute while sitting down.		-45 Stamina -75% Cardio Experience Rate -75% Fighting Experience Rate	Cardio (Maximum 3 stars) Fighting (Maximum 3 stars)
Delivery Driver	I got to know the city like the back of my hand, just in time to leave it behind forever.			Driving	Frequent Check-ins +Radio Cooldown reduction
Demolitionist -Red Talon Contractor	I was the one who set the charges while everyone else ran for cover.	+5 Max Ammo Storage +5 Max Fuel Storage	+1 Zombie Threat +1 Beds Used Sometimes wastes ammo	Demolitions
Demolitionist	I spent years handling controlled demolitions of buildings. I can still do it, if we need to.			Munitions	Careful Demolition +Materials income
Dental Hygienist	I definitely wasn't a doctor back then, but I knew my way around the basics.			Medicine
Dentist	I'm licensed to use anaethesia, and cut into your face. That's the best you're going to get.			Surgery
Dependable Friend	I was a lot of people's "one phone call".	Not Easily Frustrated +50% Standing Rewards			Sounding Board +Wits Exp Rate bonus
Designated Marksman	I trained hard to keep my squad alive when the enemy was out of everyone's reach but mine.	Morale Bonus from Shooting training facilities		Sharpshooting	Veteran Instincts +Unlocks Rooftop Recon
Determined	Once I commit to something, it's really hard to shake me loose.	+20 Max Health Not Easily Frustrated +20 Max Stamina			Hard Determination +Max Health bonus
Diehard Veteran -Red Talon Contractor	I've got feral blood in my veins. Nothing can stop me.	-40% Injury Severity +100 Infection Resistance		Heroism	Utility Vests +Light Carrying Capacity bonus
Diesel Mechanic	I mostly worked on big trucks and buses, but it's all the same, in principle.	Morale bonus from the Auto Shop		Automechanics	Reads Instructions +Salvaged Parts bonus
Digestive Problems	I’d love to change my diet, but that isn’t an option. It’s like a flamethrower, it’s horrible.	Morale bonus from having a Latrine	-7 Morale -10 Max Health		Meal Plan +Community Eats Less
Digital Artist	Painting just isn't the same without my tablet and stylus.			Painting	Exceptional Taste +Morale bonus
Disorganized	A clean desk is a sign of a sick mind.		-3 Morale
Distrusts Outsiders	Unknown		Irritable towards other people
Diver	Working underwater is like doing constant resistance training.			Marathon	Siphoning System +Fuel income
Does Heavy Lifting	For some reason, wherever I go, I'm the one who has to carry all the big stuff.				Pack Maintenance +Max Carrying Capacity bonus
Does Tons of Squats	I've never once skipped leg day.	Morale bonus from Fighting training facilities +10 Max Carrying Capacity			Morning Yoga +Injury Severity reduction
Does Yoga	You need to be limber and focused to survive out there.	Morale bonus from Fighting training facilities			Morning Yoga +Injury Severity reduction
Doesn't Get Along -Heartland	Folks always seem to have a problem with me. I don't have one with them unless they piss me off.		Starts conflicts with other people
Dog Person	You'll never find a better friend.
Dog Walker	Rich people don't have time to walk their own dogs. I could get ten on the leash at a time.				Consistent Routine +Labor bonus
Dolorous	Thanks for noticing me.		Easily Frustrated Annoys irritable community members -3 Morale		Helpful Mockery +Max Stamina bonus
Doomed	I can see my death coming, just around the corner. I'd might as well accept it.		Sometimes wastes medicine -45 Max Health
Drag Racer	Driving straight into the face of certain death is what I was born for.			Driving
Dream Therapist	To understand ourselves, we must understand our dreams... and a good rest is crucial for that.			Sleep Psychology	Quiet Time +Zombie Threat reduction
Dreamed of Retirement -Heartland	One last score and I'd have been out. I'm just not cut out for drudge work.	+25% Standing Rewards
Drill Sergeant	I trained hundreds of soldiers until they could look death in the eye and watch it blink.			Discipline	Moral Support +Unlocks Inspiration
Drinks Cold Medicine	For a while, it’s all I could get. Now I actually kind of like the taste.	Morale bonus from Stills and Bars +50 Infection Resistance
Drove a Crappy Car	I had this old car in high school that I swear broke down every week.			Automechanics	Driver Training +Fuel Efficiency bonus
Drug Dealer	When people ask how I learned so much about pharmaceuticals, I usually don't tell them.			Pharmacology	Dosage Control +Healing Item Efficacy bonus
Drug-Resistant	I have to take twice as many pills as anyone else to get the same effect.		-50% Healing Item Efficacy
Drummer	I drummed for a little band on the side. Didn't pay, but I worked up a good sweat every night.			Striking Music	Good Entertainment +Morale bonus
Early Riser	I don't really need as much sleep as other people. I'm ready to go right at the crack of dawn!	+10 Max Stamina			Morning Yoga +Injury Severity reduction
Easily Bored	It's just really hard for me to focus on something when it isn't life or death.		-66% Wits Experience Rate	Wits (Maximum 6 stars)
Easily Distracted	It's just really hard for me to focus on something when- SQUIRREL!		-66% Wits Experience Rate	Wits (Maximum 6 stars)
Eats Like a Bird	I don’t know how other people eat so much. I’m full pretty much the moment I sit down.	-50% Food Consumed Per Day			Meal Plan +Community Eats Less
Electrical Engineer	Come to me if you have trouble with the radio. I'm itching to put my skills to some good use.			Electronics
Empathetic	Have you ever read any Butler? I feel like I'm Lauren. If you feel it, then I feel it too.	Avoids getting into conflicts			Moral Support +Unlocks Inspiration
EMT	During the outbreak, I saved the ones I could, and made sure the ones I couldn't never got up.			Medicine	Medical Inventory +Meds Storage bonus
Encouraging A	Yes we can!	Not Easily Frustrated +3 Morale			Sincere Praise +Standing Rewards bonus
Encouraging B	Hey, I know you've suffered some setbacks, but I'm with you, no matter what.				Words of Comfort +Unlocks Inspiration
Endurance Cyclist	I took a summer off to bike the Alps once.	Morale bonus from Fighting training facilities		Marathon	Fitness Guru +Cardio Exp Rate bonus
Energetic	I get antsy when I'm sitting down too long. I want to get out and do something!	+10 Max Stamina			Setting the Pace +Global Action Speed bonus
Engineering Student	I didn't have my degree yet when it all went down, but I can usually figure things out.			Engineering
English Major	Man, I thought my degree was useless BEFORE the outbreak.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Lounge		Literature	Journal Writing +Exp Rate bonus
Entrepreneur	I built myself up from nothing once; I can do it again.	+50% Standing Rewards		Business
Entourage Member	One of my friends had a brief pop career before the outbreak, and brought me along for the ride.
Environmentalist A	Well ... at least our carbon footprint is way lower now.	+3 Morale
Environmentalist B	Nothing goes to waste when I'm around.			Recycling	Recycling Program +Salvaged Parts bonus
Erratic	I just do whatever pops into my head. Don't worry, it's all good stuff, I promise.		Annoys irritable community members -33% Standing Rewards
Erratic Driver	Sometimes I wake up and realize I've been driving on the shoulder for the last mile.		Sometimes wastes fuel -25% Fuel Efficiency
Ethnomusicologist	I came at it from the anthropology side, but I've really gotten into music since then.			Music	Seminars +Exp Rate bonus
Excellent Game Master	I had an entire mythology built up that now only survives in my head.	+50% Standing Rewards		Geek Trivia	Good Entertainment +Morale bonus
Exiled	I tried to change things at my old place, and they kicked me out. Please keep me around.	Not Easily Frustrated	-50% Standing Rewards
Experimented with AI -Heartland	I made an algorithm that was really good at recognizing and reproducing images of ducks.			Machine Learning
Expert Traveler	I can fit a full suitcase's worth of stuff in a carry-on bag.	+10 Light Carrying Capacity			Pre-Packed Gear +Light Carrying Capacity bonus
Explosives Engineer	I spent years handling controlled demolitions of buildings. I can still do it, if we need to.			Munitions
Exterminator	Clearing infestations was already my specialty.			Chemistry	Pest Control +Food Storage bonus
Extremely Competitive	Want to race to that tree over there?		Irritable towards other people
Extremely Loyal	I will do anything to keep my people alive. I really mean it. Anything.				Hard Choices +Morale bonus
Exuberant	I've got that youthful exuberance that keeps me going all day!	-40% Fatigue Severity +20 Max Stamina
Face Painter	You want me to put a butterfly on your cheek?			Painting
Facilities Engineer -Red Talon Contractor	You want to live somewhere long-term, you're going to need an infrastructure.	+5 Max Materials Storage +5 Max Fuel Storage	-25% Facility Action Speed Sometimes wastes materials	Infrastructure	Water Conservation +Max Stamina bonus
Factory Worker	I was lucky to have one of the few manufacturing jobs left ... before we lost them all.			Mechanics	Work Schedule +Labor bonus
Fanfic Writer	I’m secretly shipping half the people in my community.				Journal Writing +Exp Rate bonus
Farmer	Unknown	Morale bonus from Large-Slot Farms		Gardening
Fast Food Worker	The hardest part is working a double shift without the customer knowing how tired you are.			Cooking	Work Schedule +Labor bonus
Fastidious	I clean up every mess I see, like it's a compulsion. I think it pays off, though, don't you?	+3 Morale (for everyone)			Cleaning Chart +Infection Resistance bonus
Fears Needles	Just of the sight of my skin being broken makes me panic a little.		-20 Max Health		Sufficient Caution +Unlocks Rooftop Recon
Feckless	I am all out of feck.		Sometimes wastes medicine
Feels Embarathy	Some single-camera sitcoms make me cringe more than a horror movie.
Fiery Protester	I can identify what brand of pepper spray you use from thirty yards away.		Starts conflicts with other people Easily Frustrated		Tough Negotiation +Influence bonus
Fights Defensively	Whenever I’m in trouble, I've got this reflex to draw in and defend myself.	-40% Injury Severity +30 Max Health
Film Buff	I prefer every director's early work.	Morale bonus from facilities with a Projector		Movie Trivia
Film Critic	I co-hosted a movie podcast with one of my friends. I usually won the Box Office Challenge.	Morale bonus from facilities with a Projector		Movie Trivia
Film Director	You have to have enough confidence in your vision to lead other people through the worst of it.	+75% Standing Rewards			Sounding Board +Wits Exp Rate bonus
Filthy	In the nineteenth century, people only bathed like once a year. This is frontier life, man.		-33% Standing Rewards -25 Infection Resistance Annoys irritable community members
Fire Marshal	I can definitely tell you that this entire town is a deathtrap.				Detailed Checklist +Global Action Speed bonus
Firearms Enthusiast -Red Talon Contractor	Your weapon is the only thing between you and certain death. You have to take care of it.	+5 Max Ammo Storage	+2 Zombie Threat Sometimes wastes ammo	Firearms Maintenance
Firewatch Officer	I spent weeks at a time in a remote observation tower, hoping my job stayed boring.	Morale bonus from outdoor bed facilities			Frequent Check-ins +Radio Cooldown reduction
Fish Noodler	I'm used to having monsters taking a bite out of me.			Fishing	Nose to Tail +Food income
Fished Professionally	We stayed on the boat for as long as we could, before thirst drove us back to land.			Fishing	Nose to Tail +Food income
Fitness Boxer	I had a heavy bag in my garage, and every night, I'd go a few rounds pretending it was my boss.	Morale bonus from Fighting training facilities			Fitness Guru +Cardio Exp Rate bonus
Flatuent	He who smelt it dealt it.		Annoys irritable community members -33% Standing Rewards
Fleet Manager	It’s been awhile since I’ve been shoulder-deep in an engine, but I still know my way around.			Mechanics	Work Schedule +Labor bonus
Flight Attendant	It doesn't take much to make people comfortable, no matter where they come from.	Affetcs Skills		People Skills
Flinches at Noises	Firing a gun is just awful for me. I can't seem to get used to the noise.		-66% Shooting Experience Rate	Shooting (Maximum 4 stars)
Florist	I did my share of flower arrangements, but I preferred to work with the potted plants.			Gardening
Foam Dart Champion	We had these foam dart guns at work, and I would annihilate everyone during lunch.				Party Planning +Morale bonus
Food Allergies	I've had to cook special meals my whole life. Especially now that epinephrine is so rare.		-20 Max Health	Cooking
Food Borrower	We're all friends here, right? What's the big deal if I eat off your plate now and then?		Sometimes wastes food Annoys irritable community members +50% Food Consumed Per Day
Food Critic	The real tragedy here is the lack of a decent chef anywhere on the frontier.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Kitchen	-5 Morale
Food Hoarder	I filled cart after cart, blasting through my credit cards, and trucked it all home.	Morale bonus from upgraded Storage
Food Sharer	I'm really not going to eat this. Why don't you have it instead?	-25% Food Consumed Per Day			Backrubs +Max Carrying Capacity bonus
Food Torturer	I love cooking! I swear, you can never boil anything too long, or add too much salt.		Sometimes wastes food -66% Cooking Experience Rate	Cooking (Maximum 3 stars)
Foolhardy	Come on, what's the worst that could happen?		Sometimes wastes Medicine		Taking Risks +Max Health bonus
Foot Pain	Carrying a lot of weight is a bad idea when your feet are trying to kill you.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Infirmary	-10 Max Carrying Capacity
Football Fan A	My friends and I used to get painted up for our home team, and go scream at the refs.	Morale bonus from facilities with a Projector			Intramural Sports +Max Stamina bonus
Football Fan B	My friends and I used to get painted up for out home team, and go scream at the refs.			Sports Trivia	Intramural Sports +Max Stamina bonus
Forager -Red Talon Contractor	I know how to keep the squad going when the supply lines run dry.	+5 Max Food Storage	-1 Labor Sometimes wastes medicine	Foraging	Foraging Program +Community Eats Less
Forensic Scientist	I love watching crime shows on TV and blogging about how they get every single thing wrong.			Chemistry	Cleaning Chart +Infection Resistance bonus
Forestry Technician	I love working outside, with living things, that don't talk back.			Gardening	Quiet Time +Zombie Threat reduction
Forklift Driver	The wheels turn differently from a normal car. You've got to relearn everything from scratch.			Driving
Former Activist A	I've always had to fight to protect those who couldn't protect themselves.		Easily Frustrated
Former Activist B	The world was full of sheep before the outbreak. Filling it with zombies hasn't changed much.		Irritable towards other people Easily Frustrated
Former Billionaire	I sold my app-developement startup for ten figures, back when money was a thing.		-25% Standing Rewards	Business
Former Burglar	I was the worst burglar, and I knew I was bound to get caught. So I quit while I was ahead.
Former Drill Instructor -Heartland	The soldiers I trained didn't break, even against crashing waves of undead.			Drill Instruction	Military Access +Ammo income
Former Gang Member	I volunteer a lot in my neighborhood, trying to help troubled kids do better than I did.	Avoids getting into conflicts
Former Goth	Yeah, it was cool back then. No really, it was.				Mending +Max Health bonus
Former Homeowner A	I still get emotional when I think about all the equity we used to have.				Careful Demolition +Materials income
Former Homeowner B	Owning your own home is a full-time job. Or at least a life-consuming hobby.			Utilities	Careful Demolition +Materials income
Former Inmate	Yeah, I did some time. It wasn't a lot, but it leaves a scar on your life, all the same.
Former Lieutenant	My platoon was called in stateside to defend supply shipments. We got stranded, and here I am.			Discipline
Former Metalhead	My old jacket would set off metal detectors in the next room.				Exceptional Taste +Morale bonus
Former Model	I mostly modeled for local ads, but I looked great, I had an agent, and I was going somewhere.				Meal Plan +Community Eats Less
Former Rock Star	I'm kind of a big deal.			Music
Former Shut-In	I spent years inside my own house. Family members brought me all my groceries.				Sufficient Caution +Unlocks Rooftop Recon
Forum Admin	Sometimes I really start to miss the power of my banhammer.			People Skills
Fought in the Pits	I thought for sure I'd be dead after one fight, but I managed to win my freedom.			Close Combat	Hard Determination +Max Health bonus
Freelance Consultant A	Half my job was getting the next job. I made them feel like they couldn't live without me.	+50% Standing Rewards		Business
Freelance Consultant B	Half my job was getting the next job. I made them feel like they couldn't live without me.	+50% Standing Rewards		Computers
Freelance Consultant C	Half my job was getting the next job. I made them feel like they couldn't live without me.	+50% Standing Rewards		Scrum Certification
Freerunner	I took classes because it looked cool. I had no idea these skills would save my life.			Acrobatics	Impressive Moves +Exp Rate bonus
Frequent Anxiety	Sometimes I feel like my heart is just going to beat out of my chest, and I don't know why.		-5 Morale		Target of Sympathy +Morale bonus
Fresh-Faced	I missed the worst times, and I think you can see it in my face. I haven't been hardened yet.	+4 Morale
Friendly	I really like everybody here. I don't know, we just really seem to get along.	Not Easily Frustrated +50% Standing Rewards
From a Big Family	Our reunions always required large outdoor spaces.				Cleaning Chart +Infection Resistance bonus
From a Fishing Town	I spent the last several years on the coast of Maine, where fishing is just a way of life.	+10 Max Stamina		Fishing
From a Military Family	Both my grandfathers and my parents were in the Army. Of course I enlisted.			Discipline
From a Rural Area	Where I'm from, you're so far away from everyone else, you have to be able to fend for yourself.	+30 Max Stamina			Mending +Max Health bonus
From an Armored Unit -Red Talon Contractor	Pacifying the frontier is a lot easier with an inch of steel between you and the zombies.	+5 Max Fuel Storage	-1 Labor Sometimes wastes fuel	Mobile Operations
From the Great Lakes	Everyone in my town fishes. When they're not ice skating.	+10 Max Stamina		Fishing	Nose to Tail +Food income
Front Line Experience -Red Talon Contractor	I've been on the real frontier. It's a constant siege, day in and day out.	-40% Fatigue Severity		Heroism
Frontier Con Artist	I've claimed to be a doctor, but it always ended badly. I should just admit what I'm good at.			People Skills
Frontier Prospector	Imagine a town with no zombies, and full cabinets in every house. I'll find it one day.			Scouting
Frontier Runner	I used to run a route keeping enclaves in contact with each other. Then they got radios.			Stealth Marathon
Frontier Scout	Last time I returned from a scouting run, my people were gone. No trace.			Scouting	Emergency Stashes +Unlocks Emergency Supplies
Frontier Sniper	I had a community a while back that stationed me on a high rooftop, covering the only way in.			Sharpshooting
Fry Cook	No, I don’t understand all that fifties diner-speak. I can read a ticket, though.			Cooking
Funeral Home Director	We had a really bad time on the day of the outbreak. I think you can imagine.			People Skills	Words of Comfort +Unlocks Inspiration
Funny	People tell me I'm funny, but it's really the world that's hilarious. I just point it out.	+4 Morale			Breaks the Tension +Morale bonus
Furniture Adjuster	The company sent me out to all the biggest clients to adjust chairs and desks for ergonomics.	+3 Morale (for everyone)		Mechanics	Reads Instructions +Salvaged Parts bonus
Furniture Restorer	It started with my mom's old rocking chair where she used to sing to me as a baby.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Workshop		Craftsmanship
Fussy	Look, there's a right way to do things, and then there's the way you're doing them.		Easily Frustrated Irritable towards other people -3 Morale -33% Wits Experience Rate
Game Designer	Most important job, ever.			Design
Gas Hoarder	The moment I heard about the outbreak, I filled up every container I had.	Morale bonus from upgraded Storage			Effective Sealants +Fuel Storage bonus
Gas Station Attendant	I've seen enough busted cars in my day to at least point you in the right direction.			Mechanics
Gave to Every Panhandler	I just couldn't tell somebody, "I deserve this money more than you do."				Friendly Outreach +Influence bonus
Generous	No, you can have the whole can of potted meat food product. I'm fine.	+25% Standing Rewards			Good Example +Global Action Speed bonus
Geneticist	I've heard a million theories about how zombies actually work, and they all suck.			Pathology
Geocacher	It was the world’s best game, before all the GPS satellites got out of alignment.	Morale bonus from outdoor bed facilities			Emergency Stashes +Unlocks Emergency Supplies
Geologist	Why couldn't it have been a volcano? I was ready for a volcano.
Germophobe	The loss of running water was one of the worst things that ever happened to me.	+50 Infection Resistance	Annoys irritable community members
Gets Carsick	I've tried everything. I'd rather spend all day walking than get in a car.		-50% Fuel Efficiency
Gets Migraines	I spent way too much of my life in terrible, pointless agony.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Infirmary	-30 Max Health
Gets Rashes	I always get rashes under my backpack straps if I let myself sweat too much.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Infirmary	-10 Max Carrying Capacity
Glutton	Rationing is just depressing. How can we call this living, if we aren't even eating?	Morale bonus from an upgraded Kitchen	Sometimes wastes food +50% Food Consumed Per Day		Siestas +Fatigue Severity reduction
Goes by Last Name	My friends always called me by my last name, and it sort of stuck throughout my life.
Golf Caddy	I got to the point where I didn't even notice the weight of the clubs anymore.			Backpacking
Golfer	I never went pro, but I knew I could hold my own at a casual business meeting.			Striking
Good Arm	I could always throw further and hit harder than the other kids in school.				Impressive Moves +Exp Rate bonus
Good Habits	I've learned a lot of good habits since the outbreak, most involving disinfectant.	+50 Infection Resistance			Hygiene Standards +Infection Resistance bonus
Good Listener	How does that make you feel?	+25% Standing Rewards			Sounding Board +Wits Exp Rate bonus
Good Posture	I can walk all day with a book balanced on my head.	+5 Max Carrying Capacity			Morning Yoga +Injury Severity reduction
Goofball	I don't get a whole lot of work done, but I think people still sort of like having me around.	+3 Morale (for everyone)	-1 Labor Annoys irritable community members		Positive Outlook +Exp Rate bonus
Got Beaten Up	I was a small kid at a tough school, so I've definitely taken my share of hits.	Avoids getting into conflicts		Endurance
Got Fired A Lot	People thought I was lazy, but the truth is, I just did't care.		-1 Labor Annoys irritable community members
Got into Bar Fights	I can get a little silly when I drink, and that’s landed me in more than one drunken brawl.	Morale bonus from Stills and Bars	Starts conflicts with other people	Close Combat
Gracious	There's no cost to saying "thank you" when someone helps you out.	+3 Morale (for everyone)
Great Cook	People tell me they love my cooking. I don't know what the deal is, I just make it up as I go.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Kitchen		Cooking	Nose to Tail +Food income
Greedy	One for you, two for me. One for you, three for me.	-10% Standing Rewards
Green Thumb	For some reason, plants grow like kudzu around me. I might have superpowers.	Morale bonus from having a Garden +50% Gardening Experience Rate		Gardening
Grew Up Around Cars	In my neighborhood, every driveway had some old beater that the owner was fixing up.	Morale bonus from an Auto Shop		Mechanics	Vehicle Delivery +Unlocks Vehicle Delivery
Grew Up in Suburbia	It was the height of human achievement. A place where people could survive with zero skills.		-10 Max Stamina		Consistent Routine +Labor bonus
Grew Up on a Farm	My daily chores determined if my family was going to make ends meet that year.	Morale bonus from large-slot Farms		Agriculture
Grew Up Poor	I grew up in a town with a few thousand people, and only a few hundred jobs.				Responsibility +Labor bonus
Grognard	I know every detail of both World Wars, and exactly what the losers could have done to win.
Groundskeeper	It was a huge job if I took on every task I could think of. But that's how I like to work.			Gardening
Guidance Counselor	My job was to help high school students figure out their futures. Did not see this coming.	Avoids getting into conflicts		Resourcefulness
Guilt-Motivated	You don't need to tell me what I've done wrong. I'm perfectly capable of torturing myself.		Easily Frustrated		Responsibility +Labor bonus
Guitarist	I did a lot of guitar work on movie soundtracks, and played in a couple of local cover bands.			Music
Gullible	I like to think of myself as honest to a fault.		-33% Wits Experience Rate	Wits (Maximum 6 stars)	Sincere Praise +Standing Rewards bonus
Gym Rat	Go ahead and call me names. When the zombies showed up, I was pumped and ready to go.	Morale bonus from Fighting training facilities			Fitness Guru +Cardio Exp Rate bonus
Gymnast	There's nowhere for me to compete anymore, but this new world gives me plenty of training.			Acrobatics
Habitual Volunteer	I'm always the first to raise my hand when we need volunteers. Everything sounds fun!
Had a Beloved Aunt	She helped me to become the person I am today.
Had a Chemistry Set	I needed a new chemistry set every year as a kid, as I burned through all the experiments.			Chemistry
Had a Close Cousin	It was like having a sister, without having to share a bedroom.
Had a Flower Garden	I kept a few flowers along my driveway, and next to the porch. Bees kept salesmen away.	Morale bonus from having a Garden		Gardening
Had a Garage Band	It never got very far after high school, but man, did we use to ROCK.
Had a Gorgeous Backyard	We had a winding path between terraces of different floral displays. There was even a gazebo.	Morale bonus from having a Garden		Gardening	Exceptional Taste +Morale bonus
Had a Loud Neighbor	If you put enough padding on the wall, it drowns out most of the shouting.			Soundproofing	Quiet Time +Zombie Threat reduction
Had a Paper Route	I used to have a paper route as a kid. Every morning, up and biking at the crack of dawn.				Consistent Routine +Labor bonus
Had a Retirement Fund	I started investing in my twenties, so that by the time I hit fifty, I'd be set for life.
Had a Scholarship	All the work I put into getting that scholarship. Wasted.
Had a Son	You never truly get over the loss of a child. You just get by.
Had a Troubled Youth	I didn't raise a little hell. I reaised ALL the hell.
Had Alcohol Issues	I'm not saying I had a problem ... but some folks probably did.
Had an Absent Father	People ask me if I miss him, but screw that guy.
Had Knee Replaced	One of my knees was just destroyed. It took multiple surgeries just to get back to limping.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Infirmary	-66% Cardio Experience Rate	Cardio (Maximum 6 stars)	Target of Sympathy +Morale bonus
Had LAN Parties	Every month, my friends brought their Xboxes to my house for some local eight-player Gears.			Computers
Had Older Brothers	Growing up, dinnertime was like a feeding frenzy.				Meal Plan +Community Eats Less
Had Weapons Training	My first group included this combat enthusiast who trained us with weapons every single day.
Halitosis	My breath is fine. See? Smell it. Where are you going?		Annoys irritable community members -33% Standing Rewards		Gives People Space +Morale bonus
Hall Monitor	I volunteered at my kid's school as a hall monitor. It was nice to be there when they needed me.				Silence Policy +Zombie Threat reduction
Halo Champion	I know it’s not real combat, but you do learn something about tactics and teamwork.				Formal Recognition +Standing Rewards bonus
Hand Model	It's hard to learn to fight when you think of your own hands like they're made out of glass.		-66% Shooting Experience Rate -66% Fighting Experience Rate
Handy	I'm good at figuring out what's wrong when something is dripping or sparking.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Workshop		Utilities	Effective Sealants +Fuel Storage bonus
Hard as Nails	I sometimes like to do risky or painful things, just to test my limits.	-40% Injury Severity +30 Max Health			Personal Strength +Max Stamina bonus
Hard Driving -Heartland	I don't believe in limits. Why go around something when you can go through it?	+50% Vehicle Endurance
Hard to Kill	I've picked myself up after fights that left dozens of people dead.	-40% Injury Severity +45 Max Health			Taking Risks +Max Health bonus
Hardcore Prepper	They called me paranoid, but here I am, alive, well-equipped, and vindicated.	Morale bonus from the Armory		Engineering
Hardy	My body can take a bit more punishment than most people's.	-30% Injury Severity +10 Max Health			Personal Strength +Max Stamina bonus
Has a Lead Foot	I've always dreamed about a world without speed limits.		Sometimes wastes fuel -33% Fuel Efficiency
Has a Pain Disorder	I've been getting these weird aches and pains for years. Maybe it's psychosomatic, but why?	Morale bonus from an upgraded Infirmary	-10 Max Health		Medical Inventory +Meds Storage bonus
Has Allergies	Maybe the zombies are trying to kill you, but the trees and flowers are trying to kill me.		-20 Max Stamina		Hygiene Standards +Infection Resistance bonus
Has an Old Work Injury	I hurt my back falling from a billboard a couple of years ago.		-15 Max Carrying Capacity -5 Light Carrying Capacity -20 Max Health	Painting
Has Astigmatism	Once I lost my contacts, that was it for my eyesight.		-66% Shooting Experience Rate	Shooting (Maximum 3 stars)
Has Cataracts	They're not so bad I can't get around, but I'm not going to get any better at hitting a target.		-75% Shooting Experience Rate	Shooting (Maximum 1 stars)	Target of Sympathy +Morale bonus
Has Chronic Pain	This pain has been with me since before the outbreak. My doctor wasn't even sure what to do.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Infirmary	-20 Max Health
Has Nightmares	I had really bad dreams even back when life was normal. I keep hoping this is just one of them.		-20 Max Stamina +33% Fatigue Severity		Target of Sympathy +Morale bonus
Has Rough Hands	I’ve got hard-earned callouses that make it easier for me to climb and fight without a break.	+20 Max Stamina +10 Max Health
Has Severe Allergies	Pretty much every season puts something in the air that makes it impossible for me to breathe.		-30 Max Stamina		Hygiene Standards +Infection Resistance bonus
Has Shaky Hands	I just can't seem to keep my aim steady. Starting to wonder if this is a medical problem.		-66% Shooting Experience Rate	Shooting (Maximum 2 stars)
Has Traumatic Flashbacks	I have these horrible reactions that remind me of the outbreak. I really can't talk about it.		-7 Morale		Veteran Instincts +Unlocks Rooftop Recon
Hated Camping	My idea of camping is a hotel without room service. Sleeping on the ground is not an option.				High Expectations +Global Action Speed bonus
Hated Thanksgiving	I'm thankful we don't have time for ridiculous holidays anymore.	+3 Morale
Hated the Boss	I've never gotten along well with authority figures. Aside from me, of course.		Irritable towards other people Easily Frustrated
Hates Horror Movies	I spent my life avoiding gross or shocking movies, and now I'm living in one.		-5 Morale
Hates to be Alone	I don't get along all that well with myself.
Hates Trespassers	My home is my castle. If you stop by, you'd better have an invitation.		Irritable towards other people		Hard Choices +Morale bonus
Having Midlife Crisis	I wasted my twenties, and bam, they were gone. Well, I'm having my adventures now, dammit.
Hearse Driver	I thought someone was pranking me when I heard clawing and knocking in the back of my hearse ...			Driving	Driver Training +Fuel Efficiency bonus
Heart Problems	It's not that I can't run. I just have to pace myself if I don't want to give myself a coronary.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Infirmary	-66% Cardio Experience Rate	Cardio (Maximum 4 stars)
Heavy Hitter	I wasn't always the best fighter, but when I hit somebody, they felt it.	+25% Fighting Experience Rate			Personal Strength +Max Stamina bonus
Held the Line	We held the perimeter of our town against the horde for weeks before we ran out of ammo.			Assault
Helpful to a Fault	When someone is in trouble, I volunteer almost by reflex. Whether it's a good idea or not.		Annoys irritable community members
Hero Complex	Look, somebody has to step in and make things right. Why can't it be me?		Annoys irritable community members		Inspiring Speeches +Unlocks Inspiration
Hesitant	I've lost too much already. I'm not about to risk what I have left on somebody's whim.
Hesitates in Combat	They say I need to put my whole heart into fighting zombies ... but they look like people.		-66% Fighting Experience Rate	Fighting (Maximum 6 stars)
High Lung Capacity	My coach said I was a born swimmer. Really good lung capacity, apparently.	+20 Max Stamina			Breathing Exercise +Max Stamina bonus
High Metabolism	I can really put it away at the dinner table, but I put all that energy to good use.	+20 Max Stamina	Sometimes wastes food +50% Food Consumed Per Day
High Pain Threshold	"I want you to hit me as hard as you can."	+30 Max Health 50% Fighting Experience Rate			Personal Strength +Max Stamina bonus
High School Athlete	I kind of did everything in high school. Every sport, that is. My parents got sick of driving
High School Mascot	It's like playing the game, but in a big hot suit, with no respect. Never did anything harder.				Helpful Mockery +Max Stamina bonus
High School Principal -Heartland	Those kids all ran me ragged. It wasn't their fault we were chronically understaffed.	+1 Labor		Discipline	Daily Inspiration +Unlocks Inspiration
High School Teacher A	The pay was lousy and the hours were terrible, but... yeah, that's how it was.				Silence Policy +Zombie Threat reduction
High School Teacher B	The pay was lousy and the hours were terrible, but ... yeah, that's how it was.
Highly Responsible	I can't stand to see something slip around here. If there's a job that needs doing, I jump in.	+1 Labor +25% Standing Rewards
Highway Patrol	I never knew what kind of people I was going to pull over. I had to be ready for anything.
Hiker	There used to be nothing better than being alone in the woods.	Morale bonus from outdoor bed facilities			Gives People Space +Morale bonus
Hit the Range	With the amount of money I spent on ammo, you'd think I should have owned the place.	Morale bonus from Shooting training facilities			Ammo Wishlist +Ammo income
Hoarder	I couldn't hold down a relationship because no one else could fit in my house.	Morale Bonus from upgraded Storage	-1 Beds Annoys irritable community members	Scavenging	Recycling Program +Salvaged Parts bonus
Hoards Things -Heartland	People will hurt you and leave you behind, but stuff sticks around forever.	+10 Materials Storage		Scavenging	Scavenging Runs +Materials income
Holding Out Hope	The government airdropped supplies that kept us going for months! We know they're coming back.	+4 Morale			Inspiring Speeches +Unlocks Inspiration
Holed Up at a Farm	We spent our first winter holed up in a barn. That spring, we even tried to plant something.	Morale bonus from large-slot Farms		Gardening
Homebody	I don't need to go out scavenging if you'd rather go. There's plenty for me to do here.				Sufficient Caution +Unlocks Rooftop Recon
Homebrewer	There’s a special kind of talent that goes into brewing a really good beer.	Morale bonus from Stills and Bars +25% Chemistry Experience Rate		Chemistry	Party Planning +Morale bonus
Homeopath	Don't trust the establishment. All they want to do is profit from your disease, not cure it.		-75% Medicine Experience Rate	Medicine (Maximum 3 stars)	Friendly Outreach +Influence bonus
Hong Kong Cinema Fan	I've seen every fighting style that exists. Plus a few that don't.	Morale bonus from facilities with a Projector		Movie Trivia
Hopeful	I don't know, I just have this feeling that things are going to be all right.	+6 Morale
Hopeless Romantic	My first instinct is always to go for the grand gesture.
Horse Jockey	Everybody thinks the horse is doing all the work.
Hospice Nurse	I'm sort of accustomed to death and disease. But can you ever really get used to it?			Medicine	Words of Comfort +Unlocks Inspiration
Hospital Admin	I'm not a doctor, but I worked in a hospital for years, and I know everything that can go wrong.			Medicine
Hostler	It takes work to get the right train onto the right track, facing the right direction.				Work Schedule +Labor bonus
Hotelier	After managing a three-hundred-room hotel, I think our little community is a piece of cake.			People Skills	Cleaning Chart +Infection Resistance bonus
House Had Black Mold	It was just once, but ever since I can't help but wash everything twice.			Hygiene	Cleaning Chart +Infection Resistance bonus
Huge Jerk	If I wanted your opinion, I'd give it to you.		Easily Frustrated Starts conflicts with other people -7 Morale (for everyone) -66% Standing Rewards		Hard Choices +Morale bonus
Huge Savings Account	I used to put away a third of every paycheck. I figured I'd have cash for my retirement. Sigh.
Human Potato	I'm soft, and I just sort of sat around most of my life. What else would you call that?	Morale bonus from luxury bed facilities	-66% Cardio Experience Rate Annoys irritable community members -66% Fighting Experience Rate	Cardio (Maximum 3 stars) Fighting (Maximum 3 stars)
Human Resources	If I'm doing my job right, the whole place runs smoothly, and no one knows I'm there.	Avoids getting into conflicts	-50% Standing Rewards
Hunting Trips	My family went on week-long hunting trips. I've known my way around a rifle since I was five.	Morale bonus from outdoor bed facilities
HVAC Repair	The systems I worked on were a dumpster fire. I'm almost glad the zombies put an end to it.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Workshop		Mechanics
Hyper-Partisan	There were people in this country who were bringing us all down, with or without the zombies.		Starts conflicts with other people
Hyper-Prepared	I never go outside without a week's worth of gear.			Resourcefulness	Ready Access Mags +Ammo Storage bonus
Hypochondriac	Oh my god, oh my god, it's bleeding, I'm gonna die!	Morale bonus from an upgraded Infirmary	Sometimes wastes medicine Annoys irritable community members +25% Injury Severity
Idealist	Look, we finally have a chance to get things right!		Easily Frustrated
Idyllic Childhood	It took me a long time to realize most folks didn't have it as good as I did.
Immature	You know what else is immature? Your butt.		-66% Wits Experience Rate -33% Standing Rewards
Immortal	Nothing can kill me, man. The world has tried, and the world has failed. Bring it, baby!	-40% Injury Severity +45 Max Health			Taking Risks +Max Health bonus
Impostor Syndrome	I don't even know why I survived, it doesn't make sense. Nobody should listen to me, seriously.		-50% Standing Rewards		Responsibility +Labor bonus
In Mourning	I got my family out alive, then lost them one by one as we picked our way across the country.		-7 Morale		Words of Comfort +Unlocks Inspiration
In Recovery	I’m still counting my days of sobriety. It’s the only calendar that matters anymore.		Morale penalty from Stills and Bars
In the Peace Corps	I hope my experience will be as valuable to our new life as other folk's military training.
In Witness Protection	Starting over is usually better than dying.				Silence Policy +Zombie Threat reduction
In-Home Caregiver	I'm trained in CPR, but my day-to-day involved a lot of lifting people into and out of bed.			Powerhouse Medicine
Inattentive Cook	Look, everybody sets fire to the kitchen once in a while, right?		Sometimes wastes food -66% Cooking Experience Rate	Cooking (Maximum 5 stars)
Incompetent	People keep taking jobs away from me. It's like they don't trust me to do anything right.		Annoys irritable community members -1 Labor -50% Standing Rewards		Overcompensating +Labor bonus
Incredible Immune System	When everyone else was down with the flu, I always felt great. Can't really explain it.	+100 Infection Resistance
Indefatigable	I'm always the last one to get worn out after a hard day out in the field.	-40% Fatigue Severity +30 Max Stamina			Moral Support +Unlocks Inspiration
Indie App Developer	I made a good living making tiny games and weird joe apps out of my basement.			Computers	Sounding Board +Wits Exp Rate bonus
Infectious Energy -Heartland	Friends called me enthusiastic. Other people called me obnoxious. Whatever, they're all dead.	+15% Influence Gained +50% Facility Action Speed			Crowdsourcing +Extra Outpost slot
Inside Person -Heartland	Go ahead and work out under your deadly sky orb. I'm happy in my screen-lit room.		-66% Fighting Experience Rate -33% Cardio Experience Rate	Fighting (Maximum 3 stars) Cardio (Maximum 5 stars)
Insomniac	I just can't seem to get to sleep at night. Am I afraid I won't wake up?	Morale bonus from luxury bed facilities	-20 Max Stamina +33% Fatigue Severity
Inspired by Courage	I draw my own bravery from the examples of others.				Taking Risks +Max Health bonus
Insular	Can't we just move somewhere totally remote? Away from all these ... people?		Irritable towards other people
Interior Designer	We're going to make this place livable if it kills me.			Design
Internet Troll	U MAD BRO?		Starts conflicts with other people	People Skills	Helpful Mockery +Max Stamina bonus
Into Boxing	I had a punching bag in my garage. It's a great way to let off steam.
Into Cheesy Movies	And the sappier, the better.	Morale bonus from facilities with a Projector
Into Fly Fishing	My waders ended up being useful, but I don't like to think about how.		-3 Morale	Fishing	Outdoor Living +Beds bonus
Into Gardening Shows	I watched "Gardening with Calliope" every day before the outbreak.	Morale bonus from having a Garden		Gardening
Into Model Trains	My family only really complained when I cut the tunnel from the garage into the dining room.			Craftsmanship	Careful Demolition +Materials income
Into Nostalgia	All the best stuff was made before I was born.				Storytelling +Morale bonus
Into Ultimate Frisbee	It's great because you don't have to be good at it to have fun. Unless you're me. Then you do.				Intramural Sports +Max Stamina bonus
Into Weaving	I learned how to make cloth the old-fashioned way, just because I was curious.			Sewing
Inventing Things for Fun -Heartland	I learned at an early age that nothing was more fun than making stuff with my own two hands.			Bomb-Making	Automation +Facility Action Speed bonus
Irresponsible	Look it's not my fault my job didn't get done! You guys didn't remind me!		-33% Standing Rewards Annoys irritable community members	Excuses
Irritable	Do not talk to me early in the morning. Or before bed. Or in between.		Starts conflicts with other people -3 Morale Easily Frustrated
IT Worker	Have you tried turning it off and on again?			Computers	Reads Instructions +Salvaged Parts bonus
Itchy Trigger Finger	I once fired a couple of rounds into my holster before I even got the gun out.		Sometimes wastes ammo -33% Shooting Experience Rate	Shooting (Maximum 6 stars)
Janitor	I was the only janitor at an underfunded government building. I learned a lot of different jobs.			Utilities
Jogger	I used to have to run every day to burn off my food. Now, it's kind of the opposite.	Morale bonus from Fighting training facilities		Marathon	Breathing Exercise +Max Stamina bonus
Judge	I'm great at banging a gavel. Wish I'd brought a bigger one ...			Law	Mediation +Morale bonus
Juggler	I juggle mostly to increase my manual dexterity. Makes you better at pretty much everything.	+25% Fighting Experience Rate +25% Shooting Experience Rate +25% Cardio Experience Rate
Junkyard Worker	I drove the bulldozer that cleared the intake zone so that folks could dump more garbage.			Driving
Jury-Rigger	Traveling after the apocalypse meant figuring out a lot of things I never knew about machines.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Workshop	Sometimes wastes materials	Mechanics	Vehicle Delivery +Unlocks Vehicle Delivery
Just Keeps Going	I was on the run with a large group for weeks, and I'm the only one who never slowed down.	-40% Fatigue Severity +45 Max Stamina
K9 Officer	That dog was the best partner I ever had.
Keeps Hidden Pouches	Since I’ve been on the run, I’ve learned to modify my clothes to store things close to my body.	+10 Light Carrying Capacity +10 Max Carrying Capacity +1 Max Consumable Stack			Pre-Packed Gear +Light Carrying Capacity bonus
Kept Smartphone	People make fun of me … but all my family pictures are on here. I can’t just toss it out.
Kind Eyes	What about my eyes? Do they look weird? Stop looking at me!	+25% Standing Rewards			Sounding Board +Wits Exp Rate bonus
Kind of an Idiot	We should all split up. We'll cover more ground that way.		Sometimes wastes materials -66% Wits Experience Rate	Wits (Maximum 5 stars)
Kleptomaniac	This is the apocalypse. Sometimes things go missing. Why does everyone blame me?		-7 Morale (for everyone) Annoys irritable community members		Emergency Stashes +Unlocks Emergency Supplies
Knife Thrower	I once nearly killed myself throwing a knife at a tree. Somehow, that didn't stop me.				Taking Risks +Max Health bonus
Knitter	I always have something to do with my hands, and I never run out of scarves.			Sewing	Mending +Max Health bonus
Lab Technician	My name may not be on the patents, but those centrifuges aren't going to spin themselves.			Chemistry	Effective Sealants +Fuel Storage bonus
Lacks Boundaries	You don't want a hug, or a backrub? How am I supposed to say hi, then? A pat on the butt?		Annoys irritable community members -5 Morale (for everyone) -33% Standing Rewards
Landscaper	If you can grow it, I can cut it down, and vice-versa.			Gardening
Lapsed Catholic	I would do Christmas and Easter with my family sometimes, but otherwise ...
LARPer	Lightning bolt! Lightning bolt!			Acting	Party Planning +Morale bonus
Laughs Easily	I’m always the first one eliminated from “don’t laugh” challenges.	+4 Morale
Lawyer	If you want to rebuild a new society, you’ll need someone who knew how the previous one worked.			Law
Lazy	No job, no family, nobody to hassle me. This is good life.	Morale bonus from luxury bed facilities	-66% Cardio Experience Rate Annoys irritable community members -1 Labor -50% Standing Rewards	Cardio (Maximum 5 stars)
Leads from Behind	The best leaders are the ones that let other people think they’re in charge.		-33% Standing Rewards
Learned about Lichen	Not just lichen, but mushrooms and other organisms we can use for medication.			Lichenology
Learned Better Hygiene	Without a steady supply of antibiotics, cleanliness is our most powerful tool against infection.			Hygiene
Learned Chemistry	I’ve been studying chemistry since the outbreak. Real practical stuff, about soap and charcoal.			Chemistry
Learned Computing	I don't know if we'll ever have tech industry again, but I've been reading up on what's left.			Computers
Learned Craftsmanship	I wasn't very handy before the outbreak, but I've read a ton of DIY books since.			Craftsmanship
Learned Mechanics	I've been going through repair manuals for cars and appliances, picking up everything I can.			Mechanics
Learned Medicine	Now that death is around ever corner, I've started reading up on first aid and CPR.			Medicine
Learned Scrum	I've been reading old books on productivity in business, and a lot of it still applies.			Scrum Certification
Learned Sleep Psychology	This may sound demented, but I never appreciated the value of a good night's sleep until now.			Sleep Psychology
Learned Soundproofing	Who'd have thought our best defense against zombie attacks would be foam rubber?			Soundproofing
Learned to Cook	I've read a stack of cookbooks since the outbreak. I think I may just know what I'm doing.			Cooking
Learned to Drive	I've been practicing my driving skills, so I can travel to distant and dangerous places safely.			Driving
Learned to Fish	I got tired of the same old cans of beans, so I've taught myself another way to get food.			Fishing
Learned to Garden	I read everything I could about gardening after the outbreak, hoping I could put it to use.			Gardening
Learned to Recycle	The trendy books call it upcycling, but that's just a fancy word for "don't throw it away yet".			Recycling
Learned to Sew	These days, a stitch in time can save a life.			Sewing
Learned to Shop	Ironic that it took the end of our consumer economy for me to pick this up.			Shopping
Learned Utilities	I've been reading books on plumbing and electrical work, in case we ever need to fix something.			Utilities
Lecturer	After my book came out, I spent a few years on the lecture circuit.
Led a Quiet Life	People told me I should get out more, but why? What could be better than a quiet night at home?				Gives People Space +Morale bonus
Left for Dead	My so-called "friends" left me behind to die, but I clung to life and proved I didn't need them!	+10 Max Stamina +30 Max Health	Easily Frustrated
Left Someone Behind	You don't understand. Sometimes the weak have to fall behind to give the strong a chance.				Hard Choices +Morale bonus
Librarian	Shh.	-1 Zombie Threat			Silence Policy +Zombie Threat reduction
Licensed Birth Coach	After I helped deliver my sister's baby, I realized I wanted to be a part of that moment again.			Medicine
Lichenologist	I studied lichen. So I know about lichen.			Lichenology	Analytical Methods +Exp Rate bonus
Lies About Age A	I usually tell people I'm in my late twenties. They take me more seriously that way.	+25% Standing Rewards
Lies About Age B	I usually tell people I'm in my forties. Otherwise, they treat me like I'm fragile.	+25% Standing Rewards
Lies About Age C	I started doing it on this dating site when I turned thirty, and now it's just a dumb habit.	+25% Standing Rewards		Sexting
Likes Army Fatigues	No, I was never in the army. I just really like khaki.
Likes to Fight	You wanna go a few rounds?	+50% Fighting Experience Rate	Starts conflicts with other people
Likes to Take Things	It isn't stealing if you're doing it for fun.		Annoys irritable community members
Lived Amongst Celebrities	I grew up in a town where everybody thought they were going to be famous.	+25% Standing Rewards
Lived at a High Altitude	I don't know why you're out of breath. I used to get by on way less oxygen.	+30 Max Stamina			Outdoor Living +Beds bonus
Lived by a Code	Everybody needs a set of rules to live by. Otherwise we're just animals.				High Expectations +Global Action Speed bonus
Lived by the Sword	I found this really nice katana sticking out of a zombie skull by the side of the road one time.			Swordplay	Sharpening Regimen +Durability Loss reduction for Melee
Lived in a Bunker	I spent the first few months of the outbreak in a bunker I built under my house.
Lived in Squalor A	My last group never cleaned. It was amazing. I'm never cleaning anything again.		Annoys Irritable community members -25 Infection Resistance
Lived in Squalor B	My last group never cleaned anything. We lived in filth. I swore myself, never again.	+50 Infection Resistance
Lived in the Desert	Where I come from, ninety degrees is a brisk spring morning.	+20 Max Stamina
Lived on Spoiled Food	We had to eat the stuff they left behind at the grocery store. I got so sick. Never again.	-25% Food Consumed Per Day			Rotation System +Food Storage bonus
Lived on the Bayou	I'm used to being bitten all the time, just from the mosquitos. You build up a tolerance.	+10 Max Health			Outdoor Living +Beds bonus
Lived on the Road	I kept everything with me in an old shopping cart, and just stayed on the road.
Lived Out of a Car	I had to choose between rent money and tuition money, so I chose tuition money.			Mechanics	Outdoor Living +Beds bonus
Lives on Pasta	If you’re going to eat one thing in the zombie apocalypse, eat something dry that lasts forever.	-25% Food Consumed Per Day			Meal Plan +Community Eats Less
Local Computer Expert	Every time I was invited over for dinner, I knew they wanted me to fix something.			Computers	Frequent Check-ins +Radio Cooldown reduction
Locksmith	I helped a lot of folks get into their houses and cars. Now I'm trying to get in there myself.			Stealth Mechanics
Lone Survivor -Heartland	This Valley killed everyone else in my unit. I owe it to their memory to keep fighting.	+20 Max Health
Lost a Brother	Sometimes, it still feels like I'm missing a part of my soul.		-3 Morale		Target of Sympathy +Morale bonus
Lost a Sister	She wasn't just a sibling, she was part of me.		-3 Morale		Target of Sympathy +Morale bonus
Lost Father	In a lot of ways, I'm still trying to live up to his example.		-3 Morale		Target of Sympathy +Morale bonus
Lost Security Blanket	I know it was a crutch, but I haven't really been able to sleep since I lost it to a horde.		-25% Standing Rewards -20 Max Stamina		Sufficient Caution +Unlocks Rooftop Recon
Lost Wife	There was a time when life was worth living. Somehow I keep going.		-3 Morale
Loved Being Single	Dating just always seemed more fun to me than settling down.				Social Chameleon +Morale bonus
Loved Camping	Compared to my typical weekends, this life isn't so different.	Morale bonus from outdoor bed facilities
Loved Fast Food	The greasier, the better.				Meal Plan +Community Eats Less
Loved Going to Movies	I'd watch pretty much anything on the big screen.	Morale bonus from facilities with a Projector
Loved Riding Bikes	When you're a kid, a good bike means freedom.				Setting the Pace +Global Action Speed bonus
Loved Scary Movies A	I remember when it was fun to be scared.	Morale bonus from facilities with a Projector			Exceptional Taste +Morale bonus
Loved Scary Movies B	I remember when it was fun to be scared.	Morale bonus from facilities with a Projector		Movie Trivia	Exceptional Taste +Morale bonus
Loved School	For those few hours every day, the world made sense.
Loved to Dance	I'm not saying I'm great. I just like moving to the music.	Morale bonus from having a Lounge			Party Planning +Morale bonus
Loved to Hunt	Unknown
Loves Baking A	I didn’t say I was good at it. But I could rock a sheet of break-and-bake cookies!
Loves Baking B	Strangers sometimes knocked on my door just to find out what smelled so good.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Kitchen +100% Cooking Experience Rate		Cooking	Sealed Containers +Food Storage bonus
Loves Canning	Food just tastes better if you canned it yourself.	+50% Cooking Experience Rate		Cooking	Rotation System +Food Storage bonus
Loves Cars	It's not that I like cars more than people. No, wait, it's just like that.	Morale bonus from the Auto Shop			Vehicle Delivery +Unlocks Vehicle Delivery
Loves Jigsaw Puzzles	Unknown
Loves Spicy Food	I had to learn to cook, because no restaurants in America make my food as hot as I want it.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Kitchen +10 Max Stamina		Cooking (Maximum 5 stars)
Loves the Outdoors	If I didn't need walls to keep the zombies out, I'd be living in the woods right now.	Morale bonus from outdoor bed facilities
Loves to be Scared	You've never more alive than when you're absolutely terrified.	+3 Morale
Loves to Drive A	I live for the open road.		Sometimes wastes fuel	Driving	Driver Training +Fuel Efficiency bonus
Loves to Drive B	I live for the open road.				Driver Training +Fuel Efficiency bonus
Loves to Explore	I walked a different way home every day, and found my way onto every rooftop.
Loves to Mentor	There's a certain kind of closeness you can only get when you're teaching someone else a skill.	+33% Experience Rate			Moral Support +Unlocks Inspiration
Loves to Sing	Get me next to a piano, and I can go all night. Show tunes, anybody?	+5 Max Stamina		Music	Good Entertainment +Morale bonus
Low Metabolism	I'm kind of a low-energy sort of person, but hey, at least I don't eat a ton.	-25% Food Consumed Per Day	-20 Max Stamina		Siestas +Fatigue Severity reduction
Low Pain Treshold	How do you people keep getting up? Just a couple hits, and I'm down for the count.		-30 Max Health -66% Fighting Experience Rate	Fighting (Maximum 6 stars)
Lumberjack	I spent my career climbing trees and chopping them down.				Stacking System +Materials Storage bonus
Lung Cancer Survivor	The cancer is gone, but the damage to my lungs was permanent.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Infirmary	-75% Cardio Experience Rate -45 Max Stamina	Cardio (Maximum 3 stars)	Back from the Edge +Max Health bonus
Machiavellian	It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both.		Irritable towards other people		Hard Choices +Morale bonus
Made Her Own Way -Heartland	I didn't have a father. Barely had a mother. What I learned came the hard way.	+20 Max Health			Brash Confidence +Influence income
Made Science Videos	I ran an educational video channel online, where I'd feature crazy science demonstrations.			Chemistry	Good Entertainment +Morale bonus
Magnanimous	It's not tipping I believe in. It's overtipping.				Formal Recognition +Standing Rewards bonus
Mail Carrier	People told me I'd be chased by dogs all day. I think I missed out ...			Driving	Emergency Stashes +Unlocks Emergency Supplies
Majored in Chemistry	I'd resigned myself to not really using my major for anything. Now it's essential.			Chemistry	Effective Sealants +Fuel Storage bonus
Makes Art from Junk	I can turn that pile of paint cans into a stirring depiction of the frailty of homan life.			Recycling	Creates Art +Morale bonus
Mall Cop	I worked nights, and no one ever actually tried to break in. I mostly watched sitcoms.			TV Trivia	Shooting Advice +Shooting Exp Rate bonus
Martial Arts Teacher	I've reached high ranks in several disciplines, but the best part is watching others learn.	Morale bonus from Fighting training facilities
Massage Therapist	I'm officially licensed to work with serious physical injuries, as well as chronic stress.			Medicine
Masseuse	It takes a lot of strength to work some of the knots out of those muscles.
Materials Engineer A	We made an insulating material for next-gen space suits. I guess that's on hold for a while.			Chemistry	Effective Sealants +Fuel Storage bonus
Materials Engineer B	I invented a substance harder than diamond. But sure, I can melt down silverware to make shivs.	Morale bonus from the Forge		Metalwork
MCP Certified	You should see all the "Computers" endorsements I have on my profile.			Computers
Meal Delivery Driver	I used to deliver meals to elderly shut-ins, when their kids were too busy to give a crap.			Driving	Meal Plan +Community Eats Less
Measures Twice	You can't be too careful when your life depends on building something right.	Morale bonus from Staging Area		Craftsmanship	Stacking System +Materials Storage bonus
Medical Researcher	I put my medical training to work testing new cures and identifying side effects in patients.			Medicine	Medical Inventory +Meds Storage bonus
Medicine Hoarder	I left my local pharmacy with one less window and a lot less drugs. Somebody had to, right?	Morale bonus from upgraded Storage			Medical Inventory +Meds Storage bonus
Medicine Merchant	I drove a van around, selling remedies out of the back. I got a reputation for … side effects.		-66% Medicine Experience Rate	Medicine (Maximum 4 stars)
Meek	Oh hey, was I in your way? I'm sorry. Um ... you won't see me anymore. Sorry.		-50% Standing Rewards	Stealth
Mentally Trained	I went through a training regimen that prepared me to handle a lot of different mental tasks.		-66% Wits Experience Rate
Messy	I'd know exactly where everything was if you'd quit cleaning it up!		-5 Morale (for everyone)
Meter Reader	You wouldn’t believe some of the weird jury-rigged setups while I was on the job.			Utilities
Middle Manager	I'm gonna need you to come in on Saturday.	+50% Standing Rewards		Business
Migrant Worker	Working in a field all day really puts your body through the paces.
Military Contractor	We're trained to be versatile. Any job, any time, anywhere.				Ready Access Mags +Ammo Storage bonus
Military Police	I spent most of the outbreak on base, until the bases weren't safe anymore.			Discipline
Military Washout	I was never really good at following orders. Learned to shoot a gun, though.
Miner	We could have stayed underground, but one accident turned the mine into a deathtrap.	+20 Max Stamina			Work Schedule +Labor bonus
Miniature Collector	I had full sets of miniatures for several different armies, and I painted them all myself.			Painting
Minored in Chemistry	Honestly, I just had a crush on a TA. I didn't think chemistry would ever be important to me.			Chemistry
Mixologist	Do you like sweet or salty? Hrm … okay. Do you like citrus or cinnamon? I see ...	Morale bonus from Stills and Bars		Bartending	Party Planning +Morale bonus
Model Hobbyist	At first I had a room devoted to model robots. Then a whole house.			Craftsmanship	Effective Sealants +Fuel Storage bonus
Moonshiner	People keep referring to the drinks I make them as "Molotovs" for some reason.	Morale bonus from Stills and Bars		Chemistry	Party Planning +Morale bonus
Motivational Speaker	I had speaking gigs all over the country. The outbreak hit when I was at my biggest venue yet.				Words of Comfort +Unlocks Inspiration
Motorcycle Enthusiast A	There were a few dozen of us in the group. I wouldn't call it a gang... more of a mob.			Driving	Driver Training +Fuel Efficiency bonus
Motorcycle Enthusiast B	We used to ride back and forth across the state, taking a slightly different route each time.				Driver Training +Fuel Efficiency bonus
Mud Runner	Every year, at the big mud running event, my friends and I were at the front of the pack.
Mule Driver	If you gotta transport stuff into hard-to-reach places, there's no better animal.			Backpacking	Pre-Packed Gear +Light Carrying Capacity bonus
National Guard	We got decimated before the governor activated more units. By then, it was too late.			Discipline
Naturopath	Not only do I have an herbal remedy for everything, I might even tell you which ones are real.		-66% Gardening Experience Rate	Herbalism
Navy Veteran	Spending months in close quarters, with enemies lurking just out of sight? Right up my alley.			Discipline Assault	Firearms Training +Shooting Exp Rate bonus
Nearsighted	My prescription was getting worse, but I never bothered to go to the optometrist.		Sometimes waster ammo -33% Shooting Experience Rate	Shooting (Maximum 5 stars)
Neat	I always keep my bed and workspace clean. Other people have to live here, too, after all.	+3 Morale (for everyone)			Cleaning Chart +Infection Resistance bonus
Needs Alone Time	Living in close quarters with other people is tough. I need time to myself to recharge.		Irritable towards other people Easily Frustrated
Needs Quiet Time	Look, sometimes you just need to shut up a second, so I can think!		Easily Frustrated Irritable towards other people
Neighborhood Watch	I walked around my block every night, watching for anything suspicious.				Notices Things +Standing Rewards bonus
Nerve Damage	Ever since I took that bad fall, it's like I can't feel pain anymore.	+30 Max Health	+66% Injury Severity
Never Been Sick	I can't remember ever missing a day for being sick. Or if I did, it wasn't true.	+100 Infection Resistance			Hygiene Standards +Infection Resistance bonus
Never Cries	I used to be a crybaby in school. Now I've trained myself not to flinch in the face of anything.	-30% Injury Severity +10 Max Health
Never Exercised	Exercise was always boring, like running in a hamster wheel. I couldn't take it.		-20 Max Stamina
Never Fell in Love	It's not that I didn't want to. I guess I just never found the right person.				High Expectations +Global Action Speed bonus
Never Used Turn Signals	I like to make life more exciting and underpredictable for other people.		Sometimes wastes fuel -25% Fuel Efficiency
News Camera Operator	I wasn't the pretty face on the TV, but the segment couldn't happen without me.
Night Terrors	I wake up screaming almost every night, and I can't even remember what I was dreaming about.		-20 Max Stamina Annoys irritable community members -33% Fatigue Severity		Target of Sympathy +Morale bonus
Night Watch	I always took the night watch in my last group. Only real chance to be alone with my thoughts.
Nihilist	I'm just saying, we were all going to die eventually, anyway. What's really changed?	Not Easily Frustrated	-3 Morale (for everyone)		Hard Choices +Morale bonus
Nimble	I could always do a stunt on the first try, or gross people out by contorting my joints.			Acrobatics	Impressive Moves +Exp Rate bonus
Nine Lives	My friends laughed that I'd always get the worst ass-kickings. But I'm still here, right?			Endurance
No Belief in Destiny	"There is no fate but what we make for ourselves."				Hard Determination +Max Health bonus
No Belief in Fairness	"Life is pain. Anyone who tells you differently is selling something."				Hard Choices +Morale bonus
No Common Sense	I'm always walking into problems that other people see coming a mile away.		Sometimes wastes materials Annoys irritable community members -66% Wits Experience Rate
No Filter	Folks think I say whatever pops into my head. Maybe I should pop something into THEIR heads.		Starts conflicts with other people -33% Standing Rewards		Helpful Mockery +Max Stamina bonus
Noisy	Yeah, I'm banging pots and pans. How else do you make breakfast?	+10% Standing Rewards	+1 Zombie Threat Annoys irritable community members		Meal Plan +Community Eats Less
Nomadic Sleeper	I can't get to sleep in the same place twice. Folks let me bunk anywhere I want.	-1 Beds Used	Annoys irritable community members
Nostalgic	I found this old MP3 player full of synthwave music. I feel like I've rediscovered my childhood.				Storytelling +Morale bonus
Nosy	There's no such things as "my business" and "your business". It's all just business.		-3 Morale (for everyone)		Friendly Reminders +Labor bonus
Nuclear Scientist	I was working on experimental ways to improve efficiency at nuclear power plants.			Electrical	Lights Out +Max Stamina bonus
Nudist	You can't run around naked when you might get bit. But these clothes are so damn restrictive...		Annoys irritable community members Easily Frustrated
Nurse	I served on the front lines of the war on injury and disease.			Medicine	Dosage Control +Healing Item Efficacy bonus
Nurturing	I really believe in other people's potential. Just be supportive, and they'll blow you away.	+3 Morale (for everyone)
Observant	People think I'm spying on them, but I just notice things.				Friendly Reminders +Labor bonus
Obsessed with Plague -Heartland	The blood plague destroyed my family and millions of others. I have to stop it.	+30 Max Stamina		Obsession	Obsessive Cleaning +Infection Resistance bonus
Occasionally Narcoleptic	You've seen that video with the fainting goats? Yeah, I'm not quite that bad.		+50% Fatigue Severity	Sleep Psychology
Officer Material -Red Talon Contractor	The brass think I could really be somebody if I prove myself here.	+50% Wits Experience Rate +6 Morale		Tactics
Offroad Biker	With a new pair of tires and a nice set of shocks, there's nowhere I can't go.
Oil and Tire Tech	I worked at a quickie oil and tire change place.	Morale bonus from the Auto Shop		Mechanics
Old and Tired	I think it's about time to let the kids do the running and fighting.		-66% Cardio Experience Rate -66% Fighting Experience Rate -20 Max Stamina	Cardio (Maximum 6 stars) Fighting (Maximum 5 stars)
Old Skating Injury -Heartland	I combined an Estes pop shuvit with a kickflip and bailed on a hydrant. Jacked my shoulder bad.		-15 Max Carrying Capacity
Oncologist	I've spent my carrier surrounded by the dying, but nothing prepares you for the way we live now.			Pathology	Words of Comfort +Unlocks Inspiration
One Lung	I had a lung removed when I was a newborn. My other lung mostly compensates.		-45 Max Stamina -75% Cardio Experience Rate	Cardio (Maximum 2 stars)
Opera Singer	My understudy once fainted trying to beat me in a note-holding contest.	+20 Max Stamina		Music	Good Entertainment +Morale bonus
Operations Manager	The entire company would fall apart if I looked away for a second.	Morale bonus from the Staging Area		People Skills	Work Schedule +Labor bonus
Optimist	I always look on the bright side of life!	Not Easily Frustrated +4 Morale	Annoys irritable community members
Orderly	I was the one whose job it was to pin unruly patients who didn't want to take their shots.			Close Combat
Organized	I've got my pack perfectly arranged to allow maximum freedom of movement. Want me to fix yours?	+5 Light Carrying Capacity
Outlaw Chemist -Heartland	The drugs are just about paying the bills. What I really love is setting things on fire.			Outlaw Chemistry	Fuel Additives +Fuel Efficiency bonus
Overachiever	Why settle for an A when you can have an A+ with extra credit?	+1 Labor
Overcame Anger Issues	You wouldn't have liked me when I was angry.
Overcame Fears	I used to be afraid of everything. I needed a real life-and-death scenario to snap me out of it.				Back from the Edge +Max Health bonus
Overplanner	I know exactly how much food we're going to need to meet our goals ... Hey, where are you going?	Morale bonus from the Staging Area	-3 Morale (for everyone) Annoys irritable community members
Overworked	I always take on too much, and it's probably killing me.	+1 Labor	-20 Max Stamina
Pack Rat	All of this stuff has deep emotional value to me. It's fine, I'll just stack it on a second bed.		+1 Beds Used		Emergency Stashes +Unlocks Emergency Supplies
Pageant Wagoneer	We traveled around, bringing people entertainment, and keeping a lot of the classics alive.			Acting
Paintballer	We got so good, our team would annihilate anyone crazy enough to face us.	Morale bonus from Shooting training facilities			Intramural Sports +Max Stamina bonus
Painter	I actually had a good thing going, painting portraits of rich kids on the backs of unicorns.			Painting	Exceptional Taste +Morale bonus
Paralegal	Really glad I didn't go for a law degree, like my parents wanted. What would be the point now?			Law
Paronomasiac	Puns are the greatest form of humor. That's what they say, right?		Annoys irritable community members -33% Wits Experience Rate
Part-time Barista	Actually, I was a screenwriter. Making coffee just paid the bills.			Making Coffee
Partner in a Law Firm	All those eighty-hour weeks, and I was finally made partner... two weeks before the apocalypse.			Law
Party Animal -Heartland	Okay, maybe the drugs are about more than just paying the bills.	+50% Food Consumed Per Day
Passive Aggressive	No, it's fine, I'll just be over here, alone. Probably getting eaten. Don't worry about me.		Annoys irritable community members -10% Standing Rewards		Friendly Reminders +Labor bonus
Patent Collector	I thought of teaching, but where's the fun in that? Whoever dies with the most patents wins!	Morale bonus from an upgraded Workshop		Engineering
Pathetic	Bad situations just disarm me, and I want to cower in a corner.	-45 Max Health -50% Standing Rewards			Overcompensating +Labor bonus
Patient	Just relax. Good things come to those who wait.				Positive Outlook +Exp Rate bonus
Patient Caretaker -Heartland	They get loud and crazy, and all you can do is step back, breathe deep, and keep loving them.	+15 Morale
PC Gamer	I changed out my graphics card every year. Not because I needed to. But because I could.	Morale bonus from facilities with a Projector		Computers	Reads Instructions +Salvaged Parts bonus
Peacemaker	Can't we all just get along?	Avoids getting into conflicts
Pedantic	Let me tell you about the Oxfort comma, em dashes, and why you're an idiot.		Irritable towards other people -10% Standing Rewards		High Expectations +Global Action Speed bonus
Pediatrician	You don't see a lot of kids out here. Though some of the adults like to act like children...			Pathology
Perpetual Underdog	I can't help but root for the losing side.
Pessimist	The glass is half-empty, and there's nothing coming out of the tap.		Easiliy Frustrated Annoys irritable community members -5 Morale
Pet Rock Artist	I used to set up shop at all the flea markets across the state, selling little rock characters.
Pharmacist	I ran the pharmacy at the local drugstore. We got raided early, and I barely escaped.			Pharmacology
Philanthropist	I'm kind of embarrassed when people find out how much money I inherited.				Responsibility +Labor bonus
Philosophy Major	With most of the world’s greatest minds now staggering and moaning, I’m basically the new Plato.				Sounding Board +Wits Exp Rate bonus
Physically Trained	I went through a training regimen that prepared me to handle a lot of different physical tasks.		-66% Cardio Experience Rate
Piano Teacher	Unknown			Music
Picky Eater	Hey, you can criticize my eating habits, but at least there's more for you, right?	Morale bonus from an upgraded Kitchen -25% Food Consumed Per Day	Annoys irritable community members		Meal Plan +Community Eats Less
Picnicker	Why eat inside, when there's fresh air right outside your door?	Morale bonus from outdoor bed facilities		Cooking
Pilot	I'm great at handling long dull stretches, punctuated by pants-wetting terror.
Pinball Wizard	I beat two of the score records at a regional pinball convention. I am still undefeated.			Pinball	Impressive Moves +Exp Rate bonus
Pit Crew	Yeah, I've heard all the jokes about how meny seconds we do it in.	Morale bonus from the Auto Shop		Automechanics	Setting the Pace +Global Action Speed bonus
Plane Crash Survivor	The pilot just put us down in a field. Then the dead killed the survivors. I barely made it out.				Back from the Edge +Max Health bonus
Plans Ahead	You always have to go in with a plan, even if you know you're going to change it.
Played in a Band A	I was lead guitar and backup vocals. No, you've never heard of us.			Music
Played in a Band B	I'm pretty terrible, but I was the only one of our friends with a soundproof garage.			Soundproofing
Played Rugby	My old friends from school used to get together every weekend to play.				Intramural Sports +Max Stamina bonus
Played Soccer	I still miss the orange wedges.
Played Softball	It was just a little community league, and it was mostly just for fun.
Played Sports	If it has a ball, I've played it.				Intramural Sports +Max Stamina bonus
Played Tetherball	My family had a tetherball ... until I finally hit it into the neighbors' swimming pool.				Intramural Sports +Max Stamina bonus
Played Zombie Games	I could not have been more ready for this.	+6 Morale			Positive Outlook +Exp Rate bonus
Plumber	My pants fit just fine, thanks. You want running water, or not?			Plumbing
Podcaster	My best-konwn work was a 32-part series about the history of adhesives.			Soundproofing	Storytelling +Morale bonus
Police Officer	I never even drew my sidearm, my whole carrier. Now I'm using it every day.				Shooting Advice +Shooting Exp Rate bonus
Political Moderate	I always felt like I could see every side of an issue.	Avoids getting into conflicts
Political Operative	Sometimes it gets ugly, but what matters is that the right people win out in the end.			Political Science	Tough Negotiation +Influence bonus
Poor Bedside Manner	Wow, this is probably the worst-looking wound I have ever seen. You are fuuuuuuucked.		-5 Morale (for everyone) -66% Medicine Experience Rate
Poor Typist	Hunting and pecking just makes sense! How do you people know what buttons you're hitting?		-66% Computers Experience Rate		Overcompensating +Labor bonus
Powerline Technician	I'm like an electrician, except if I get electrocuted, I hit the ground harder.			Acrobatics Electrical
Practical Joker	I give the gift of humor. It's a public service.	+4 Morale	Annoys irritable community members		Breaks the Tension +Morale bonus
Practices at the Range -Red Talon Contractor	Being good isn't enough. You need a headshot every time.	+50% Shooting Experience Rate		Warfighting
Practices Ikebana	It's a Japanese style of flower arrangement. I can show you how to do it.			Ikebana
Precise	I'm a perfectionist. I believe in getting it right the first time.				Detailed Checklist +Global Action Speed bonus
Prefers the Sidelines	I don't need to be out in front; that's where all the big mistakes happen.		-50% Standing Rewards
Preoccupied -Heartland	I have responsibilities that don't quit just because I'm helping you out. I need my own space.		+1 Beds Used
Preschool Teacher	Half my day was just spent wiping snotty noses. On the plus side, I do appreciate nap time.			Hygiene
Prison Tattoo Arist	I managed to stay safe in prison, because everyone knew I was the best body artist there.			Tattoos
Private Investigator	I'm professionally trained to keep an open mind.				Tough Negotiation +Influence bonus
Prize-Winning Chili	It was a neighborhood competition. With three contestants. And one of them had tofu. But still.			Cooking
Pro Poker Player	I know what you're about to ask. Yes, I know when to hold 'em, and also when to fold 'em.			Poker Face	Tough Negotiation +Influence bonus
Professional Deejay	Unknown			Music
Professional Singer	I was pretty small-time, as singers do, but between online sales and tours, I got by.	+10 Max Stamina		Music
Psychiatrist	It's a medical degree. Trust me, I know more than you think.			Medicine
Public Relations Manager	This place might be great, but does everyone know how great it is? That's why you need me.			People Skills
Pulled All-Nighters	When I wasn’t up all night working, I was up all night partying. I basically don’t need sleep.	-30% Fatigue Severity			Party Planning +Morale bonus
Punched Nazis	I ran into these guys in the underground music scene. There was only one way to deal with them.		Irritable towards other people
Punches Walls	I've built up callouses on my knuckles from punching through drywall when I get upset.	+10 Max Health	Easily frustrated		Tough Negotiation +Influence bonus
Puts Family First	If you won't take care of your family, why are you even here?
Pyrotechnician	Fireworks were illegal for most of the year, so finding work could be pain. Not anymore.		Sometimes wastes ammo	Munitions
Quartermaster -Red Talon Contractor	I know how to keep everything in order. Leave shit lying around, and you'll be hearing from me.	+5 Max Materials Storage +5 Max Fuel Storage +5 Max Ammo Storage	+2 Beds Used	Logistics	Noise Discipline +Zombie Threat reduction
Quartermaster Officer	I had a duty to make sure it wasn't the equipment that got anyone killed.			Discipline Engineering	Pack Maintenance +Max Carrying Capacity bonus
Quick Study	Once I put my mind to learning something, it comes pretty easily.	+200% Experience Rate			Setting the Pace +Global Action Speed bonus
Quick to Despair	Really, what's the point?		Easily Frustrated -5 Morale (for everyone) -30 Max Health		Overcompensating +Labor bonus
Quilter	I used to organize these charity quilting projects out of my house.			Sewing	Mending +Max Health bonus
Railroad Engineer	Car engines are pretty different from the big ones, but I can still help out in a pinch.			Mechanics	Siphoning System +Fuel income
Raised by Single Mom	I don't know how she did it, but somehow she managed to get me this far.				Moral Support +Unlocks Inspiration
Ran a Bed & Breakfast	In addition to my job, we ran a little bed and breakfast out of our home. I did all the cooking.			Cooking
Ran a Garden Department	I'm not really a gardener myself, but I talked to gardeners, and I know what all the tools do.			Gardening
Ran a Medical Office	I was never formally trained in medicine, but I was around it a lot.			Medicine	Medical Reference +Meds income
Ran Every Day -Heartland	When you've got a lot on your mind, you've got to wear yourself out so you can sleep.	+20 Max Stamina		Marathon
Ran Her Own Diner -Heartland	It was a backwoodsy-type joint, with a different meat on menu every week.			Butchery
Ran the Neighborhood	I didn't consider myself a "crime lord" ... too many negative connotations.	+75% Standing Rewards			Tough Negotiation +Influence bonus
Ranch Hand	Keeping zombies off our property is a lot like bagging coyotes out on the ranch.				Pest Control +Food Storage bonus
Rare Book Collector	I only managed to hold onto a few treasures, but these books will help us remember our past.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Lounge		Literature
RC Pilot	I flew radio-controlled planes before drones were even a thing.			Electronics
Reads Books	I read books, you know.	+100% Wits Experience Rate Morale bonus from an upgraded Lounge			Storytelling +Morale bonus
Ready for Anything	I'm always pumped. I can handle whatever you throw at me.				Breaks the Tension +Morale bonus
Ready to Give Up -Heartland	This is basically my last shot. If I can't turn things around now, I'm done.		-30 Max Health
Real Estate Agent	I'm pretty sure my face is still on all those benches back in my hometown.			Self-Promotion	Tough Negotiation +Influence bonus
Rebellious as a Teen	What did I rebel against? Hell, what DIDN'T I rebel against?		Irritable towards other people
Receptionist	Don't underestimate the value of a smile and a kind word at the start of your day.			People Skills	Friendly Reminders +Labor bonus
Recites TV Shows	I can basically perform the entire twenty-seven-season run of my favorite show.	Morale bonus from facilities with a Projector		TV Trivia
Reckless A	People try to teach me discipline ... but once I get into a fight, I just swing like a maniac.		Sometimes wastes materials -66% Fighting Experience Rate	Fighting (max 5 levels)
Reckless B	Don't overthink everything: that's how this world gets you.		Sometimes wastes materials
Red Talon Contractor -Red Talon Contractor	The folks around here look at me funny sometimes. I might always feel like an outsider.		-66% Standing Rewards	Gives access to specializations exclusive for Red Talon Contractors
Red Talon Operative -Daybreak	I've spent several lifetimes on the front lines of this fight, and I'm coming back for more.	-95% Durability Loss Per Hit (Melee) -95% Durability Loss Per Shot (Guns) +60 Max Carrying Capacity -100% Fatigue Severity	-100% Experience Rate	Prowess Tactics Heroism Warfighting
Red Talon Support -Heartland	They recruited me to build settlements. I never thought I'd be on the front line.			Pioneering	Water Conservation +Max Stamina bonus
Relied on an Oxygen Tank	I used to rely on a portable oxygen tank to get around. It's hard to believe I got this far.		-75% Cardio Experience Rate -75% Fighting Experience Rate -45 Max Stamina	Cardio (Maximum 3 stars) Fighting (Maximum 2 stars)
Renaissance Fairgoer	I always placed in the mélée at ye olde Renaissance Faire.				Mending +Max Health bonus
Rescued a Puppy	I once literally risked my life because a puppy was in danger. Dogs, man. They need us.				Good Example +Global Action Speed bonus
Rescues Spiders	They eat the bugs that contaminate our food. Of course I keep them alive!				Pest Control +Food Storage bonus
Research Assistant	You need some information? I can track it down.				Journal Writing +Exp Rate bonus
Research Engineer	I wrote programs to crunch data and turn a sea of numbers into something a scientist could use.			Programming
Reservist	I wasn't on active duty when the outbreak hit, but I still knew my way around an assault rifle.
Resilient	You'd be surprised what I can put up with.	-40% Injury Severity Not Easily Frustrated +20 Max Health			Personal Strength +Max Stamina bonus
Respects Authority	Look, someone has to be in charge. It doesn't have to be me.	Not Easily Frustrated Avoids getting into conflicts	-25% Standing Rewards		Positive Outlook +Exp Rate bonus
Restaurant Manager	Do you have your fifteen pieces of flair?			Cooking	Formal Recognition +Standing Rewards bonus
Retired Soldier	My last tour ended a while ago, but I'm still as sharp as ever with an assault rifle.			Assault
Retro Gamer	You think frontier life is hard? That's nothing. I speed-ran Battletoads.	Morale bonus from facilities with a Projector			Exceptional Taste +Morale bonus
Revs the Engine -Heartland	It's a nervous tic, really. I used to really bug Isaac whenever we were at a red light.		-50% Vehicle Stealth
Rifle Collector	I had examples from every era in American history, and I've fired every single one.	Morale bonus from the Armory			Ammo Wishlist +Ammo income
Risk Averse	I don't mind fighting, as long as the enemy is fifty yards away. Any closer and I lose it.	Avoids getting into conflicts	-66% Fighting Experience Rate	Fighting (Maximum 6 stars)
Roadkill Cook	I have to say, it takes a real talent in the kitchen to make some things edible.			Cooking
Robbed Office Buildings -Heartland	I was a boon to the security industry. Everyone had to upgrade their locks and alarms.	+50% Search Speed			Lockpick Lessons +Whole Community can open locked doors
Rock Climber	Those climbing walls at the gym are child's play. I'm talking about the real thing.
Rocket Scientist	I worked for a space-travel startup. We were just getting on our feet when the outbreak hit.			Munitions
Rodeo Clown	You gotta run fast and jump high if you want to get out alive. True in any situation.
Ruthless	You fuck with me, you get fucked with back. That’s how it works. There are no exceptions.		Starts conflicts with other people
Sales Associate	No, there's no secret stash in the back room. Everything we have is out here.
Sales Engineer	I was never super hands-on with our products, but I could rattle off every single feature.			Engineering	Reads Instructions +Salvaged Parts bonus
Sang in a Band	I was the lead singer for a little group that never really went anywhere.	+5 Max Stamina		Music
Sanitation Engineer	I drove a garbage truck every day, seeing all the crazy things that people used to throw out.			Driving
Sawbones	I don't have any medical training, but you can learn a lot from cadavers ... and from mistakes.			Medicine	Medical Inventory +Meds Storage bonus
Saxophonist	I was out late five nights a week, playing in an old jazz club. Nothing like it.	+20 Max Stamina		Music
Scammed an Employer	Unknown		-66% Computer Experience Rate	Computers
School Bully	I used to carry a knife at school. Once people knew I had it, I didn't have to say anything.		Starts conflicts with other people.
Science Editor	I was always a better writer than I was a chemist.			Chemistry
Science Geek A	The people I looked up to as a kid had Nobel prizes, not sportsball thropies.
Science Geek B	The people I looked up to as a kid had Nobel prizes, not sportsball trophies.			Chemistry
Science Teacher	I wonder if I could've been a criminal mastermind, like that chemistry teacher on TV.			Chemistry
Scout	I was always the one they sent in first. They said I had sharp eyes. I think I was expendable.				Notices Things +Standing Rewards bonus
Scout Leader	I spent one night every week teaching survival skills to a roomful of crazy kids.	Morale bonus from outdoor bed facilities			Formal Recognition +Standing Rewards bonus
Scrapyard Worker	I learned a lot about how machines are put together by ripping them apart.			Mechanics	Recycling Program +Salvaged Parts bonus
Sculptor	There are a lot of things you can do with a good chisel.			Craftsmanship	Exceptional Taste +Morale bonus
Security Guard	I only carried a stun gun on my hip. But I knew how to use it!				Shooting Advice +Shooting Exp Rate bonus
Sees Blood and Faints	It was one time! Right after the outbreak. People keep giving me shit about it.		-10 Max Health		Hygiene Standards +Infection Resistance bonus
Self Defense Teacher	I taught one-on-one classes on a concrete pad in my backyard. Using a cushioned mat is dancing.	Morale bonus from Fighting training facilities		Endurance
Self-Conscious	Does this backpack make my butt look big?		-25% Standing Rewards
Self-Destructive	I don't just get hurt. I get nearly killed.		Sometimes wastes medicine +66% Injury Severity		Target of Sympathy +Morale bonus
Self-Effacing	I couldn’t do it without you guys.	Not Easily Frustrated	-25% Standing Rewards		Sincere Praise +Standing Rewards bonus
Self-Hating	Everything I do is so stupid. It's like I want to end up dead and alone.		-30 Max Health -50% Standing Rewards
Self-Promoter	I'm not trying to steal the spotlight. I just have ideas, and I want to share them.			Self-Promotion	Sincere Praise +Standing Rewards bonus
Self-Sabotaging	I paid for a gym membership for years and never went once. I always screw things up.		-33% Standing Rewards -20 Max Stamina
Separated	I was married once, but it didn't quite stick.
Separated from Unit	When the camp got overrun, I think I was presumed dead. I spent months on my own.			Discipline	Hard Determination +Max Health bonus
Serial Plant Murderer	I've been trying to garden for years. I swear, one of these days, something is going to survive.	Morale bonus from having a Garden	-75% Gardening Experience Rate	Gardening (Maximum 3 stars)
Settled in the Valley -Heartland	We came in and started farming this area right after the Army's barricade came down.			Subsistence Farming	Gathering Routine +Meds income
Sewage System Operator	When you've seen what I've seen, you understand the value of keeping clean.			Hygiene
Sewer Dweller	I took refuge underground during the outbreak. I'm not really comfortable around humans.		-50% Standing Reward		Gives People Space +Morale bonus
Shady Mechanic	There aren't any invisible things wrong with your car that a few thousand dollars can't fix.		-33% Mechanics Experience Rate	Mechanics (Maximum 5 stars)
Shakespearean Actor	I had to learn stage fighting, so I could get killed by Hamlet a few hundred times.			Acting	Inspiring Speeches +Unlocks Inspiration
Shares Everything	I've really stopped thinking of things as being "mine" anymore. Take it, seriously.	Avoids getting into conflicts			Chillness +Morale bonus
Sharp Eyes	I'm always kind of surprised at the details that other people don't notice.			Scouting
Sharpened by Grief -Heartland	Once the worst has happened to you, you start to anticipate disasters long before they arrive.			Vigilance
Sheltered	I spent most of the aftermath in a government facility, and only got out recently.		-20 Max Health
Sheriff's Deputy	Out where I was, the sidearm was mostly for snakes and coyotes.
Shoddy Workmanship	Unknown		-66% Mechanics Experience Rate -66% Craftsmanship Utilities Annoys irritable community members	Mechanics
Shop Teacher	Yes, I have all my fingers ... but I can't say the same for my students.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Workshop		Craftsmanship	Reads Instructions +Salvaged Parts bonus
Shopped on TV	It took patience and a keen eye to find the best bargains from the comfort of my living room.	-33% Cardio rate		Shopping
Short as a Kid	I used to be tiny. Didn’t come into my full height until I was an adult.				Social Chameleon +Morale bonus
Should Not Be Crossed	You do something to me, or to the people I care about? You're going to regret it.		Starts conflicts with other people		Tough Negotiation +Influence bonus
Shrewd	People love to act magnanimous, but they're usually in it for themselves.
Shy	Now that some folks are armed, and the rest are undead ... I'd rather no one saw me at all.		-50% Standing Rewards	Stealth	Quiet Time +Zombie Threat reduction
Sign Painter	I'm used to climbing up to high places and doing intricate work. It's not as easy as it sounds.			Painting	Work Schedule +Labor bonus
Sign Twirler	When I get going, it looks like the sign is moving on its own.	+25% Fighting Experience Rate
Single Parent	It definitely puts your priorities in order.
Sings Badly in Public	We have literally nothing to lose. We should all be singing, all the time.	+4 Morale	Annoys irritable community members
Sings in the Shower	I can't help it, it's a disease. A glorious, beautiful disease.			Music
Sister in the Military	She was the brave one.
Skater	I spent more of my teenage years in the air than I did on the ground.				Impressive Moves +Exp Rate bonus
Skeet Shooter	What we need is a clay zombie launcher, and I'm set.	Morale bonus from Shooting training facilities			Intramural Sports +Max Stamina bonus
Skittish	When zombies get close, I freak, man. Maybe because they're ravenous murdering corpses.		-66% Fighting Experience Rate	Fighting (Maximum 6 stars)	Sufficient Caution +Unlocks Rooftop Recon
Slaughterhouse Worker	Crushing skulls and severing limbs is old hat for me.				Nose to Tail +Food income
Sleep Researcher	Most folks don't realize that sleep deprivation is the most common brain impairment.			Sleep Psychology	Lights Out +Max Stamina bonus
Sleep Technician	We polysomnographic technicians do WAY more than just hook up lots of wires to sleeping people.			Sleep Psychology
Sleeps on the Ground	I can't even stand to sleep in a soft bed anymore. Not after so many nights on the road.	-1 Beds used Morale bonus from outdoor bed facilities
Sleeps with Dakimakura	Some people have trouble sleeping these days, but I never feel alone when I'm in bed.	+20 Max Stamina	-25% Standing Rewards
Slept in a Tree	For a few months after the outbreak, I climbed a tree every night, with all my stuff in tow.	Morale bonus from outdoor bed facilities			Outdoor Living +Beds bonus
Slightly Stocky	I've always been a bit big-boned. I know it's hard to tell after months on the run.	+20 Max Health	-10 Max Stamina		Personal Strength +Max Stamina bonus
Slouchy	My parents used to tell me to stand up straight. I would flip them off and slink away.		-10 Max Carrying Capacity
Slovenly	After living on the road for a few months, you get really used to the dirt.		Annoys irritable community members -25 Infection Resistance
Slumming Mechanic	It was just a job to pay the bills. I don't really even like cars.		-75% Mechanics Experience Rate	Mechanics (Maximum 4 stars)
Slump-Shouldered	My backpack always ends up hanging at a weird angle on me.		-5 Max Carrying Capacity		Chillness +Morale bonus
Small Animal Vet	The love people have for their hamsters is amazing. To feel so much for something so small ...			Medicine	Nose to Tail +Food income
Small-Town Deputy -Heartland	There wasn't much to do back home besides stripping my gun blindfolded again and again.	+20 Max Stamina			Regular Patrols +Beds bonus
Smooth Talker	I also like winking at people while making finger-guns at them.	+50% Standing Rewards			Friendly Outreach +Influence bonus
Smuggler	I used to carry things across the border by slipping them into various places on my person.	+10 Light Carrying Capacity +10 Max Carrying Capacity
Snarky	"How do I get out of this chickenshit outfit?"	+10% Standing Rewards	Easily Frustrated Irritable towards other people
Snores	There is something wrong with my air passage. I really can't help it.		Annoys irritable community members -3 Morale (for everyone) -10 Max Stamina
Snowboarder	I was the first to hit the slopes when the snow began to fall.
Social Butterfly	I just sort of get along with people. I end up with more friends than I know what to do with.	+50% Standing Rewards
Social Worker	Unknown
Sociopathic Vibe	The death of those people was a tragedy, but maybe it's not a bad thing that we get their stuff.		Irritable towards other people		Hard Choices +Morale bonus
Soft-Hearted	I used to cry in every romantic comedy. They just loved each other ... so ... much. Sniff.	Avoids getting into conflicts
Sold Cellular Phones	I worked out of a kiosk in the mall. I was always jealous of the guy selling the RC helicopters.			Computers
Sold Crafts Online	I’m not really a specialist. Whatever caught my fancy, I learned to make it, and then sold it.			Craftsmanship	Mending +Max Health bonus
Sold Electronics	I worked in a trendy store for phones and tablets. Soon there was very little I couldn't fix.			Computers	Reads Instructions +Salvaged Parts bonus
Sold Fertilizer	I did sales for a big fertilizer company. I had to know the product in and out.			Gardening	Friendly Outreach +Influence bonus
Sold Supplements	I know more about salesmanship then I do about herbs. But I know a lot about herbs.			Herbalism
Sold Used Cars	I know just enough about cars to explain away their defects.		-66% Mechanics Experience Rate	Mechanics (Maximum 3 stars)	Tough Negotiation +Influence bonus
Sore Neck	I can’t stand around in a pack all day, or my neck really starts to hurt.		-5 Max Carry Capacity
Soup Kitchen Volunteer	I've seen what real hunger looks like.				Meal Plan +Community Eats Less
Special Forces A	Hooyah.
Special Forces B	My last mission was about winning hearts and minds. Zombies have got no minds for us to win.			Resourcefulness Striking Weapon Handling
Speech Therapist	I worked in a special elementary school that pulled in kids with all kinds of challenges.				Friendly Outreach +Influence bonus
Speedwalker	Yeah, people make fun of it, but when bad knees run in your family, you do what works.	Morale bonus from Fighting training facilities		Marathon	Setting the Pace +Global Action Speed bonus
Spelunker	I'm actually more comfortable in tighter spaces than I am out in the open.				Lights Out Max Stamina bonus
Spent Weekends Antiquing	You should see some of the treasures I found over the years.			Shopping
Sports Gambler	I made a lot of money on a few really good bets, and managed to avoid losing too much.			Sports Trivia	Intramural Sports +Max Stamina bonus
Spotter	I was part of a two-person sniper team. My partner was the better shot, but I could hold my own.			Sharpshooting	Veteran Instincts +Unlocks Rooftop Recon
Spry	You might not guess it, looking at me. But I'm totally nimble.				Breaks the Tension +Morale bonus
Stagehand	Wearing all black, I could blend into the stage so well, my work looked like it was magic.			Stealth
Stained Glass Artist	I used to make video game characters out of glass and sell them over the internet.	Morale bonus from the Forge		Metalwork
Stamp Collector	My collection is worth even more, now that they've stopped making stamps altogether!				Detailed Checklist +Global Action Speed bonus
Stand-Up Comic	I was on tour when the outbreak hit. The cities were the roughest, but I kept my sense of humor.			Comedy	Good Entertainment +Morale bonus
Standoffish -Heartland	It's not easy to feel like I belong anywhere. Especially with people who act like they're nice.		-50% Standing Rewards
Stargazer	I've spent a lot of time squinting at the sky, spotting things most people never notice.			Scouting	Lights Out +Max Stamina bonus
Started Flash Mobs	Remember that fad? Yeah, that was me. I'm sorry.			Stealth	Party Planning +Morale bonus
State Senator	These days, titles and offices don't mean a thing.			Political Science
State Trooper	Whenever I pulled someone over for being an asshole, five to one they were a tourist.				Shooting Advice +Shooting Exp Rate bonus
Stays Fit	Keeping in shape always came a little easier for me. I don't even exercise.	+20 Max Stamina			Siestas +Fatigue Severity reduction
Steady	I know how to keep my cool, even when all I've got is a .357 and a prayer.			Discipline
Stockroom Worker	I'm used to doing all of the heavy lifting, while other people stare at clipboards.
Stoner	Why is everyone so worried all the time? I've got something that will chill you all right out.	Morale bonus from gardens that grow Meds	Sometimes wastes medicine -66% Cardio Experience Rate Annoys irritable community members -1 Labor -50% Standing Rewards
Stored Tons of Food	My family's food storage kept us alive for a good three months after the outbreak.				Rotation System +Food Storage bonus
Straight-A Student	I thought I had life figured out when I was in school. Diploma’s not helping a lot right now.				Sounding Board +Wits Exp Rate bonus
Street Performer	I put on a crazy show out on the promenade. A mix of drumming, dance, and improvised comdey.			Acrobatics Resourcefulness Music
Stress Eater	There's no problem that can't be solved by a crate of gas station pastries, am I right?		Sometimes wastes food +100% Food Consumed Per Day
Strict Expectations	There is a right way to survive out there. My way. If you don't like it, you don't have to stay.		Irritable towards other people Easily Frustrated
Strong	It’s not my fault, being the biggest and the strongest. I don’t even exercise.
Stubborn	It's my way or the highway.		Irritable towards other people Easily Frustrated		Tough Negotiation +Influence bonus
Student Mentor	I worked part-time at my school, helping new kids figure out the ins and outs of the college.				Sounding Board +Wits Exp Rate bonus
Stylist	You should see what I can do with a razor blade and a pair of scissors.			Hairdressing	Backrubs +Max Carrying Capacity bonus
Surgeon	Surgery prepares you for a lot, but nothing really prepares you to fight for your own life.			Surgery
Surgical Assistant	If I haven't done it myself, then I've held the incision open for someone else			Surgery
Surly	You again? Don't you have anything better to do?		Irritable towards other people -3 Morale (for everyone) Easily Frustrated		Tough Negotiation +Influence bonus
Survival Hunter -Heartland	Mom took me on these hunting trips where we'd only eat what we killed. Taught me independence.	-50% Food Consumed Per Day		Game Hunting	Hunting Trips +Food income
Survived in Prison -Heartland	Once you've made a shiv out of a toothbrush, you realize anything can be a weapon.	+20 Max Health		Weaponsmithing
Survived Indoors	I spent months locked in an apartment. I had to rig up power and water myself.			Utilities	Reads Instructions +Salvaged Parts bonus
Survived on a Train	I was on a cross-country train trip when the outbreak hit. We kept it running for a long time.			Mechanics	Siphoning System +Fuel income
Survivor's Guilt	I'm not even supposed to be alive. Somebody else should be here, not me.		-50% Standing Rewards		Responsibility +Labor bonus
Sushi Chef	I like to show off a bit when I'm slicing things up.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Kitchen		Cooking	Sealed Containers +Food Storage bonus
SWAT Trainee	I got a few weeks of training with automatic weapons and shotguns before the outbreak hit.				Shooting Advice +Shooting Exp Rate bonus
Sweats a Lot	I just walk outside for a minute, and my shirt is soaked. I think there's something wrong.		-25% Standing Rewards
Tabletop Gamer	We actually did a zombie campaign one. Kicked some ass. Turns out, real life is a lot harder.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Lounge			Party Planning +Morale bonus
Talented Athlete	Physical stuff always came easily to me. I wish that was all it came down to out here.
Talk Radio Host	I used to hold local politicians' feel to the fire over the airwaves.		Easily Frustrated	Political Science	Friendly Outreach +Influence bonus
Talks Loudly	My volume dial has two settings: "Off" and "HEEEEEEY!"	+10% Standing Rewards	+1 Zombie Threat Annoys irritable community members
Talks to Plants	I know from firsthand experience that plants really thrive when you have a relationship.	Morale bonus from having a Garden		Gardening
Tattoo Artist	It's odd how many people want tattoos nowadays. Less anxiety about living to regret it, I guess.			Tattoos	Hygiene Standards +Infection Resistance bonus
Taught Elementary School	Unknown
Taught Gymnastics	I taught tumbling to kindergarten-age kids. The best part was how proud they looked.	Morale bonus from Fighting training facilities			Moral Support +Unlocks Inspiration
Taxidermist	I thought of putting myself forward as a sort of surgeon … then I realized that was insane.				Nose to Tail +Food income
Tech Director	I was the final authority over the software engineers at a startup before the outbreak.			Programming	Work Schedule +Labor bonus
Tech Early Adopter	I can't believe how much money I spent on newly-released hardware that didn't even work.			Computers	Positive Outlook +Exp Rate bonus
Tech Support	The stories I could tell you ...			Computers	Mediation +Morale bonus
Technically Royalty	It's several generations back, but ... I think I might be the ruler of a small country.
Telemarketer	It's half sticking to the plan, and half thinking on your feet.				Mediation +Morale bonus
Tells Bad Jokes A	Have you heard the one about the gorilla who couldn't tell time?	+3 Morale (for everyone)	Annoys irritable community members		Breaks the Tension +Morale bonus
Tells Bad Jokes B	Have you heard the one about the gorilla who couldn't tell time?		-3 Morale (for everyone) Annoys irritable community members		Breaks the Tension +Morale bonus
Tells Tall Tales	This one time, I ran into a big, fat zombie with another zombie inside it! True story!	+3 Morale (for everyone)
Tests Things on Himself -Heartland	I'm not brave, just impatient. When I make something new, I can't wait to see what it does!	+20 Max Health		Field Testing
The Muscle	My old crew kept me around because I was so physically intimidating.			Powerhouse
Theatre Nerd	The -re spelling is more appropriate to the history and erudition of the art.				Exceptional Taste +Morale bonus
Theme Park Enthusiast	Theme parks really prepare you for the experience of battling ravenous, mindless crowds.
Thrillseeker	If it's not a rush, it's not worth my time.		Sometimes wastes medicine		Taking Risks +Max Health bonus
Tinkerer A	I could never stand to call a professional when it looked like I could fix it myself.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Workshop		Utilities	Siphoning System +Fuel income
Tinkerer B	I always tried to fix everything myself. Eventually I broke so many things, I had to move out.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Workshop	Sometimes wastes materials -66% Utilities Experience Rate	Utilities (Maximum 3 stars)	Siphoning System +Fuel income
Tires Quickly	I just don't have as much energy as everybody else.	Morale bonus from luxury bed facilities	+33% Fatigue Severity -20 Max Stamina
Took a Gap Year	I took a year off before the outbreak. On the bright side, I don't have any student debt!				Chillness +Morale bonus
Took a Lot of Dares	I did some crazy stuff as a kid. I probably spent more time in a cast than I did without one.	-40% Injury Severity +30 Max Health	Sometimes wastes medicine		Taking Risks +Max Health bonus
Took Crazy Road Trips	My friends and I drove all over, looking for trouble. We always came back with stories.				Storytelling +Morale bonus
Took Decoy Duty	In my last group, my job was to act like an idiot and lead the zombies away.
Took Online Courses	I just never felt like I was finished learning. I still have a laptop full of lectures.
Took Self Defense	At first, I did it to get in shape, but at some point, I started taking it really seriously.
Total Lightweight	Even the most minor medication completely knocks me out.	+100% Healing Item Efficacy			Dosage Control +Healing Item Efficacy bonus
Tough	I've always felt like I couldn't show any pain.	-30% Injury Severity +10 Max Health			Personal Strength +Max Stamina bonus
Tour Guide	I knew my way around the historic district downtown, but now that place is thoroughly infested.
Tourist	I’ve been to all fifty states and four continents. Come have a look at my photo album!
Track Star	My track team won the state championship. I dominated the hurdles.				Setting the Pace +Global Action Speed bonus
Tractor Driver	Unknown			Driving
Trained at Fighting	I went through a training regimen for a variety of different combat scenarios.		-66% Fighting Experience Rate
Trained at Shooting	I went through a training regimen that taught me a variety of different shooting techniques.		-66% Shooting Experience Rate
Trained in CPR	I realized that I was no good to anyone in an emergency, unless I got few basics down.			Medicine	Good Example +Global Action Speed bonus
Traveled the World	I spent whatever time I could seeing the world. Glad I grabbed the chance while I had it.
Trilingual	I’m constantly translating my thoughts from one language into another.				Mediation +Morale bonus
Trucker	I was miles away from my family when the outbreak hit. I gave up on ever seeing them again.	-40% Fatigue Severity		Driving
Trust Fund Kid	I spent my life with everything just handled, you know? Taking care of yourself is hard.		-66% Shooting Experience Rate -5 Morale -66% Wits Experience Rate
Trusts No One	When there's almost nothing left, everyone is secretly out for themselves.		Irritable towards other people
Turned a Corner	I finally get it. It's killed or be killed now, and I am not going to be killed.		Starts conflicts with other people
Turned Life Around	I've made my share of bad decisions, but that's all behind me now.
Typeface Designer	Look on the bright side. No one is using Comic Sans anymore.			Design	Exceptional Taste +Morale bonus
Unathletic	I was always the last one picked in PE, for a very good reason.		-66% Cardio Experience Rate	Cardio (Maximum 5 stars)	Overcompensating +Labor bonus
Unbreakable	It's not that I can't be killed. It's that when I die, I'll still be fighting to my last breath.	+45 Max Health -100% Injury Chance
Uncomfortable at Parties	Social gatherings make me feel really anxious, but I'm finding ways to cope.		-10% Standing Rewards		Sufficient Caution +Unlocks Rooftop Recon
Undertaker	I dug the holes at a small cemetery. Only equipment I needed was a shovel and a strong back.				Quiet Time +Zombie Threat reduction
Unmotivated	I just can't work up the energy to accomplish anything these days.	Morale bonus from luxury bed facilities	Annoys irritable community members -1 Labor -50% Standing Rewards
Unobservant	Sometimes a marching band could walk right by me, and I wouldn't notice it.		Sometimes wastes materials -33% Wits Experience Rate	Wits (Maximum 5 stars)
Unusually Mature	Most of my friends were adults, even when I was a kid.	+50% Wits Experience Rate +25% Standing Rewards			Voice of Reason +Max Health bonus
Urban Explorer -Heartland	Some folks used to call it trespassing. Especially the ones who chased us out.	Sprint for free when lightly encumbered
Urban Farmer	I managed several small farms in vacant lots and on rooftops downtown.			Agriculture
Used to be Reckless	It's best that you didn't know me when I was younger.				Sounding Board +Wits Exp Rate bonus
Used to be Vain	There was a point when realized that I had to get over myself.
Used to Hate Guns	Nothing like being chased by zombies to make you appreciate things like stopping power.
Used to Hide Money	If people ever start using money again, I've got several mattresses we could cut open.				Emergency Stashes +Unlocks Emergency Supplies
Used to Humidity	Last place I lived, you could practically drink the air in the summer. Not a problem for me.	+10 Max Stamina			Outdoor Living +Beds bonus
Used to Paint	It used to help me relax after a long, hard day of not-painting.
Used to the Cold	You guys have never even seen real cold. I used to shovel two feet of snow.	+20 Max Stamina			Outdoor Living +Beds bonus
Useless	I do a lot of really important work. Just last week, I rearranged all the pots and pans!	Morale bonus from luxury bed facilities	Annoys irritable community members -1 Labor -50% Standing Rewards	Farting Around
User Experience Designer	I stayed in a place where all the door handles were oriented the wrong way. It nearly killed me.			Design	Sounding Board +Wits Exp Rate bonus
Utilities Worker	I had to move from the manufacturing industry over to the service side, because economics.			Utilities
Utter Despair -Heartland	I ran when my friends needed me. I don't know why you keep me around.		-15 Morale -30 Max Health
Vacationed in Spain	My parents flew us all out each summer to their vacation home on the coast of Spain.				Siestas +Fatigue Severity reduction
Vain	No, seriously. I really think that song was about me.		Irritable towards other people Annoys irritable community members -10% Standing Rewards
Vegan	If I hadn't been vegan before the outbreak, watching zombies feeding would have made me one.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Kitchen -25% Food Consumed Per Day
Very Trusting	We're all still just people, right? We want the same things. We can work together.	Avoids getting into conflicts			Moral Support +Unlocks Inspiration
Veteran Firefighter -Heartland	I was a firefighter and a paramedic. During the outbreak, those skills were in high demand.	+20 Max Stamina		Paramedicine	Survival Training +Max Health bonus
Veteran Gambler	Call it, heads or tails?				Taking Risks +Max Health bonus
Veterinarian	During the outbreak, I had the Singletons' old Rottweiler. She got me through the worst of it.			Medicine	Nose to Tail +Food income
Video Game Producer	My job is essentially herding cats. Well-armed, apocalypse-surviving cats.			Scrum Certification
Video Game Streamer	I had this great group in my chat everyday, but now I have no way to find them.	Morale bonus from facilities with a Projector			Friendly Outreach +Influence bonus
Video Rental Clerk	I thought video rental clerks all became edgy film directors. Missed my shot, I guess.	Morale bonus from facilities with a Projector		Movie Trivia
Vigil Guard -Red Talon Contractor	I stood watch alone at a critical outpost for months. Ran out of room for notches on my rifle.	-1 Beds Used -40% Fatigue Severity		Warfighting	Sleeping in Shifts +Beds bonus
Visited Yard Sales	Some people slept in on the weekends. Those people paid five times as much for their furniture.				Tough Negotiation +Influence bonus
Vlogger A	I got to the point where I was making a pretty good living just on reaction videos.			Self-Promotion
Vlogger B	I never made any money at it, but I liked being able to connect with other people.			Self-Promotion	Friendly Outreach +Influence bonus
Volunteer Coordinator	I worked with the parks department, arranging for volunteers to maintain our green spaces.	+4 Morale (for everyone)		Gardening
Volunteer Firefighter	I worked around my schedule to get a few days in every month.			Medicine
Voyeur	Yeah, I know how to use a pair of binoculars. Nope, no particular reason.				Sincere Praise +Standing Rewards bonus
Waiter	I'll get you what you need before you even ask for it.				Notices Things +Standing Rewards bonus
Wandering Guitarist	In the old world, you could make a living just on music. It's a lot harder these days.			Music
War Reenactor	I've fired a ton of old-fashioned rifles. I'm pretty good, despite practicing with blanks.	Morale bonus from the Armory		Weapon Handling Acting	Inspiring Speeches +Unlocks Inspiration
Warehouse Stocker	You can only do so much with a forklift. Eventually, you've got to use some muscle.
Was Always Sick	I used to come down with every single bug. I feel like I spent half my life in bed.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Infirmary	-50 Infection Resistance
Was in ROTC	I did some military training in school, but never got around to enlisting.				Consistent Routine +Labor bonus
Was Unemployed	Once I got laid off, that was it. I tried for years, but I couldn't make anything stick.
Waste Disposal Engineer	I was always amazed at what people would just throw away.			Recycling
Waste Sorter A	Recycling is yesterday's news. Today we're all about reusing.			Recycling	Recycling Program +Salvaged Parts bonus
Waste Sorter B	I spent my day dividing recyclables from garbage, because apparently, none of you could.			Recycling	Recycling Program +Salvaged Parts bonus
Watched Cooking Shows	I set up a TV in my kitchen, so I could cook along with the hosts.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Kitchen		Cooking
Watched Cop Shows -Heartland	I spent hours every night second-guessing the writers. It helped me notice things.	+25m Enemy Detection Range +30% Container Visibility Range		Police Procedure
Watched Sports A	It didn't matter who was playing... or even what they were playing.	Morale bonus from facilities with a Projector			Intramural Sports +Max Stamina bonus
Watched Sports B	It didn't matter who was playing... or even what they were playing.			Sports Trivia	Intramural Sports +Max Stamina bonus
Watched Westerns	I used to have a huge collection of Westerns on VHS. Now I live on the frontier. Go figure.	Morale bonus from facilities with a Projector			Exceptional Taste +Morale bonus
Weak Stomach	All kinds of violence just make me ill. I do what must be done, but it just kills me.		-66% Fighting Experience Rate -66% Shooting Experience Rate	Fighting (Maximum 6 stars) Shooting (Maximum 6 stars)
Weak Swing	I feel like I'm swinging as hard as I can, but it's like a wet noodle on the other end.		-66% Fighting Experience Rate	Fighting (Maximum 3 stars)
Weekend Warrior	We switched between tactical exercises on the paintball field and serious training at the range.	Morale bonus from Shooting training facilities
Weird Nickname	It was a forum handle originally, but after a few years, it was the only thing I went by.
Weirdo	Some people just seem put off by me, and I cannot figure out why.		Annoys irritable community members -33% Standing Rewards		Backrubs +Max Carrying Capacity bonus
Went to Grad School	Four years weren't enough for me.				Seminars +Exp Rate bonus
Went to Night School	Unknown	-33% Fatigue Severity		Law
Whittler	When I actually bought a dentist's drill to decorate my walking stick, I knew I had a problem.	Morale bonus from an upgraded Workshop		Craftsmanship	Sharpening Regimen +Durability Loss reduction for Melee
Will Drink Anything	You're worried about the worm in that tequila? I used to drink bottles with scorpions inside.	Morale bonus from Stills and Bars	Sometimes wastes medicine		Nose to Tail +Food income
Will Eat Anything	I eat the food nobody else wants. I would have cleaned up on one of those reality shows.	-50% Food Consumed Per Day
Willowy	I've always been slim for my height. Being light has its advantages when you're on the run.	+20 Max Stamina	-10 Max Health
Window Cleaner	I used to rappel down from rooftops with a loaded pack of cleaning equipment.				Cleaning Chart +Infection Resistance bonus
Wise	I've been around the block more times than you want to know.	+100% Wits Experience Rate Affects Skill
Woodcutter	People have trees they want to burn. I'm the one who shows up with the chainsaw and the axe.				Stacking System +Materials Storage bonus
Workaholic	I can’t sit still when there’s something useful I could be doing.	+1 Labor
Worked as a Pioneer -Red Talon Contractor	We were sent into newly cleared territory to build walls and prevent the zeds from coming back.	+5 Max Materials Storage	-10% Influence Gained Sometimes wastes materials	Fortifications
Worked at an Office	Honesty, I have trouble explaining what I did all day at work.			Computers
Worked at an Orchard	It was seasonal work, but it paid the bills. I look forward to planting some trees again.	Morale bonus from large-slot Farms		Gardening	Work Schedule +Labor bonus
Worked at Tartan Mart	Hi, welcome to Tartan Mart, how can I help you today?				Friendly Outreach +Influence bonus
Worked on a Farm	I worked summers picking berries on my best friend's dad's farm.	Morale bonus from large-slot Farms
World War II Buff	It was a simpler time, when it was easier to tell friend from foe.				Storytelling +Morale bonus
Worst Fighter Ever	Look, I can handle a lot of things, right? But fighting zombies isn't one of them.		-75% Fighting Experience Rate	Fighting (Maximum 1 stars)
Yoga Instructor	The best way to survive out here is to get your joints limber and your chakras aligned.			Acrobatics	Morning Yoga +Injury Severity reduction
Young	I'm actually a bit younger than I look.	+20 Max Stamina
Youth Counsellor	Kids are the toughest audience. What you do has to be fun, but mean something, too.				Words of Comfort +Unlocks Inspiration
Zine Author	I used to write for a punk zine that showed up in music stories all over downtown.			Music
Zombie Hunter	When I ran out of food, I started hiring myself out, doing high-risk zombie-killing work.
Zoologist	I wish I had any idea where this zombie fit on the taxonomic chart.			Animal Facts	Nose to Tail +Food income

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