300 Random Traits

When I run D&D games I usually simulate the class, race and other abilities of different characters by just having them roll on a massive table of traits. Perhaps I've just gotten tired of min-maxers? Anyhow, here are the 300 traits.

A bit of background: I use a version of Microlite74 for my games, so there are only three ability scores: STR, DEX and MIND. Further, I usually simply represent these scores with modifiers, so normal characters tend to have abilities ranging from -1 to +4. I also only use a single saving throw as a luck roll, set by default at 50%. Finally, source is a kind of mana that the heroes may utilize to perform feats and cast spells. To give a feel for the power level, characters tend to start with around 20-24 hitpoints, an AC of 10 to 15 and an attack bonus of +2 to +5. Also, magic is treated as an emanation of the Void and bringing Chaos into the world, so magic users are almost without exception tainted and corrupted by the spells they use, hence players who want to be truly heroic are advised to avoid bargaining with daemons for more power.

1	Jinxed	-1 to all nearby creatures’ saving throws.
2	Plague-bearer	+5 to saves vs. disease, on crit your enemies are nauseated and weakened (save).
3	Undying	On death remain conscious and capable of slow movement and speech, but unable to heal. Probably also start rotting. May require clerical aid.
4	Bloody regenerator	When reduced to ½ hp, gain regeneration 1/round until end of enc.
5	Necropotency	+2 damage with necrotic attacks.
6	Ghost hunter	+50% chance to hit all noncorporeal creatures.
7	Cold of the grave	You also deal cold damage with unarmed attacks, DR cold 2.
8	Cold master	+2 damage with cold attacks.
9	Zen Warrior	May use MIND for melee combat.
10	Eater of Souls	On enemy killed gain 4 hp until end of enc.
11	Poisoner	All attacks may deal poison damage.
12	Zen Archer	May use MIND for missile combat.
13	Father frost	All attacks may deal cold damage.
14	Crippler	On critical, enemy is slowed (save).
15	Vacuum hardened	Can survive in vacuum due to significant nanonic … er, magick modifications.
16	Darkvision	Can “see” about 20m in perfect darkness.
17	Servant of darkness	+2 to all d20 rolls in darkness and -1 in daylight.
18	Soul stealer	On enemy killed gain +2 to next roll of choice.
19	I am legion	+1 damage to all attacks on enemy killed until end of enc.
20	Frenzied	+2 damage when below ½ hp.
21	Hidden reserves	Can keep functioning until -5 hp.
22	Bloodlust	+1 all attacks vs. foes below ½ hp.
23	Inner beast	+1 melee attack and damage when below ½ hp.
24	Acid lover	+2 damage with Acid attacks.
25	Fire starter	+2 damage with Fire attacks.
26	Vaccinated	DR necrotic and biological 5. +2 saves vs. Disease.
27	Fury	+2 to all attack rolls when below ½ hp.
28	Death dealer	On enemy killed gain +4 to damage with next attack.
29	Fade into shadows	+2 AC when in darkness, -1 to AC in bright light.
30	My blood is armor	Gain DR 1 when below ½ hp.
31	Death hunger	On enemy killed gain +1 to attack rolls until end of encounter.
32	Melee fanatic	+2 to hit with melee attacks, -1 to hit with ranged and spells.
33	Lucky basterd	Roll 1 extra save against an on-going effect 1/enc. (or per 10 rounds).
34	Electric lover	+2 damage with electric attacks.
35	Sparklefingers	Unarmed attacks may deal lightning damage, DR electric 2.
36	Tremorsense	Can sense all movement on and in the ground in a 5m radius.
37	Blessed blighter	Roll twice for first save of encounter, choose best result.
38	First blood	Roll twice for first attack of encounter, choose best result.
39	Webbed limbs	Swim speed equal to land speed.
40	Gill implants	Can breathe water.
41	Artificial organism	Not actually alive; don’t need to eat, drink, breathe or sleep.
42	Infraoptics	Infravision.
43	Nimble dwarf	You are smaller than normal. +2 DEX, -1 STR, use smaller weapons.
44	Big man	You are bigger than normal, -1 DEX, +1 STR, can use bigger weapons.
45	Echolocator	Can use echolocation, effectively have 20m darkvision.
46	Sniffer	+4 bonus to skill checks when a sense of smell would help.
47	Shaggy fur	Covered in fur, giving DR 1 and DR cold 3.
48	Augmented eyes	Low-light vision, +1 bonus when searching, etc.
49	Reacher	Have longer reach with melee weapons, gain +1 initiative.
50	Fast	Faster than normal, +4 bonus to skill checks when this would help.
51	Tough	+5 hp. Yes, a boring trait.
52	Fluid anatomy	Save vs. critical hits to turn them into normal hits.
53	Deadhands	Unarmed attacks may deal necrotic damage, DR necrotic 2.
54	Acid blood	1/encounter, when reduced to ½ hp blood splash deals 2d4 damage to all adjacent creatures.
55	Alien / Void thing	An actual alien, +3 to Knowledge, +1 to attack with alien items.
56	Firehands	Unarmed attacks may deal fire damage, gain DR fire 2.
57	Giant slayer	+4 to AC and damage vs. Creatures significantly larger than you.
58	Lord of Hellfire	+1 attack and damage with fire and psychic effects.
59	Spiderman	+1 Physical skill, +5 bonus to climbing skill checks.
60	Blastmaster	+2 attack with bursts and blasts (fireballs and flaming hands, for example).
61	Double-take	Roll twice for initiative, pick best result.
62	Fire master	Melee attacks may deal fire damage.
63	Ferocious brute	On 0 hp make immediate attack with +4 to hit, then drop.
64	Armoured skin	Slow (-4 penalty to skill checks when speed is required), gain 2 DR.
65	Chemoderm	DR acid and chemical 5.
66	Thermoderm	DR fire 5.
67	Insulated	DR cold 5. It’s not just blubber!
68	Tireless	You cannot be fatigued or weakened.
69	Kinaesthete	DR force 5 and +1 AC vs. missile attacks.
70	EMP hardening	DR electro-magnetic (lightning) 5.
71	Gut upgrade	+5 to saves vs. poison, can digest semi-edible food ... like wood.
72	Squeezer	Can reduce size and move bones to squeeze through narrow areas.
73	Acid master	Melee attacks may deal acid damage.
74	Face-changer	Rearrange features, +5 to skill checks when this comes in handy.
75	Demonic heritage	+3 Communication skill, DR fire and acid 3. May know how to fiddle.
76	Winged	Can fly, badly. Look like a total freak. -4 to skill checks when looks are an issue.
77	Prehensile tail	Just what it says. Tail can hold things, be used to drink potions, etc. -3 to skill checks when looks are an issue.
78	Hermaphrodite	Just what it says. Can change sex at will, takes about a day.
79	Clawed	Unarmed attacks deal 1d6 damage, -3 to skill checks when looks are an issue.
80	Unblinking	Literally constantly aware, +3 to Subterfuge. May be unnerving.
81	Bloodbather	Gain +1 to all defences and saves vs. opponents below ½ hp.
82	Keep them away	+2 to hit with ranged attacks, -1 to attack with melee and spells.
83	Earth eater	Can feed on inorganic matter and derive sustenance.
84	Fast runner	Faster when running or charging, +2 AC when running away.
85	Opportunist	+2 to hit with opportunity & sneak attacks.
86	Load bearer	Gain 8 bonus load slots.
87	Target painter	Allies gain +1 to hit and damage vs. target you crit until end of enc.
88	Battering blows	+2 damage with unarmed attacks
89	Charger	+2 damage on charge, +5 to push, shove enemies.
90	Press forth	On crit, gain free attack.
91	Little vampire	When your attack hits regain 1 hp.
92	Spell master	All magick attacks are high crit.
93	Critical master	All melee attacks are high crit.
94	Head shooter	All ranged attacks are high crit.
95	Thirst for battle	+3 to initiative, +1 source point.
96	Critical spells	Crit on 19-20 with magick attacks.
97	Ranged critter	Crit on 19-20 with ranged attacks.
98	Stunner	On crit enemy is stunned (save).
99	Bloody mess	Crit on 19-20 with melee attacks.
100	Sexy Shoeless God of War	You are small, you gain +2 DEX, +2 STR and +2 Initiative.
101	Bad luck and company	1s and 2s on a d20 count as critical fails, 19s and 20s count as critical successes.
102	Rising fury	Every time an enemy hits you, gain a cumulative +1 to hit that enemy.
103	Attack is defence	Any enemy you strike has a -2 penalty to hit you for one round.
104	Immobilizer	On crit enemy is immobilized (save).
105	Martial freedom	+5 to save vs. slow and immobilized.
106	Hardheaded	+5 to save vs. stun and paralyze.
107	Poke the big’uns	+1 to hit larger targets than self.
108	Team player	+2 dmg when adjacent to an ally.
109	Cagey	+2 AC vs. sneak attacks.
110	Unleashed anger	+3 to melee attacks when below ½ hp.
111	Agile bugger	You can generally attack an enemy and move away from it without provoking an attack of opportunity.
112	Lost among big’uns	+2 AC when adjacent to 2+ larger enemies.
113	Knocker	On crit enemy is knocked prone.
114	Ferocious	+4 to attack and damage for one round after you crit.
115	Backstabber	deal double damage against enemies that are completely unaware of you.
116	Sneakster	plus DEX damage on sneak attack.
117	Scoundrel	plus STR damage when you sneak attack.
118	Combat superiority	+MIND to attack on opportunity attacks, target stopped on hit
119	Mindful defence	May use MIND for AC bonus.
120	Strong mind	May use STR for MD (Magic Defense).
121	Strong defence	May use STR for AC.
122	Quick draw	Draw weapon really fast, +2 initiative.
123	Painful advantage	+3 dmg on opportunity attacks.
124	Improved initiative	+4 to initiative.
125	Fast reflexes	+2 to all opportunity attacks.
126	Spell slinger	+2 to all magic attacks, -1 to melee and ranged attacks.
127	Better second wind	#NAME?
128	Faster second wind	Can use a point of Source during combat to recover ¼ hp as a full round action.
129	Stable	+5 to saves vs. being knocked down or moved.
130	Educated	+5 to skill of choice.
131	Can’t touch this	+2 AC when surrounded by 3 or more enemies.
132	Swift charger	Faster when charging, +2 to hit on charge.
133	Bloody lucky	Once per encounter, lose 1d6 hp and make a save automatically.
134	Vitality	+1 source point.
135	Combat leader	Allies nearby gain +2 to initiative.
136	Alertness	No CA when surprised, +2 to skill check when searching.
137	Hide from big’uns	+5 Subterfuge against large opponents
138	Durable	DR 1 against all elemental attacks.
139	Escape artist	+3 specific skill bonus when being an escape artist.
140	Perseverance	+1 to all saving throws.
141	Jack-of-All-trades	+1 to all general skills.
142	Light step	+3 specific skill bonus when trying to hide own tracks and traces.
143	Ranger	+4 Survival.
144	Skill focus	+5 to chosen specific skill.
145	Combat medic	+2 Knowledge, +5 specific skill medic.
146	Group stealth	+2 Subterfuge for self and adjacent allies.
147	Timely respite	Do nothing for one round and roll a failed save again.
148	Bardic Skill	+2 to 2 skills of choice & +2 to specific skill with one instrument (bongos?).
149	Trap sense	+2 against everything traps can do that might require a d20 roll.
150	Jester of pain	+3 to Subterfuge, +1 damage with sneak attacks.
151	Skill versatility	+1 to all skills.
152	Soldier mage	May use STR for magic combat.
153	Finger magic	May use DEX for magic combat.
154	Paragon of defence	+1 to AC and MD.
155	Quick recovery	Gain double hp per source point when resting.
156	Wrathful valor	+2 dmg when nearby ally is below ½ hp.
157	Indomitable	+2 to MD and saves vs. dazed, dominated or stunned.
158	Unyielding	+2 hp and +5 to saves vs. death.
159	Reflexive	+1 to AC and +2 to saves vs. ongoing damage.
160	Oblivious of the end	Do not fall unconscious for 1 round after reaching 0 hp.
161	Rangy mage	Range of magic spells increased (areas of effect do not increase)
162	Xenoslayer	+1 to attack vs. aliens and horrors, +2 when below ½ hp.
163	Fists of fear	Unarmed attacks deal +2 damage and may count as psychic dmg.
164	Perfect balance	You can balance on any narrow surface without a skill check.
165	Perfect life	DR necrotic 10.
166	Tech expertise	+2 attack with tech items (implements).
167	Group insight	Gain +1 to Knowledge for every nearby ally (max +4).
168	Psycho	+2 damage with psychic attacks.
169	Neural shell	DR psychic 5, +2 to saves vs. enchantments.
170	Danger senses	+2 initiative, +2 to AC vs. surprise attacks & traps.
171	Blithe	+5 to saves vs. fear.
172	Minor precognition	+MIND to AC vs. opportunity attacks and sneak attacks (or +1 if no bonus).
173	Toughminded	+1 to MD, +5 to saves vs. charm.
174	Trance	Sleep is optional. 4 hour extended rest.
175	Nimble of foot	Ignore difficult terrain when walking.
176	Mild telepathy field	+1 to your and nearby allies’ skill checks when searching.
177	Good vibrations	+1 to your and nearby allies’ Communication skill.
178	Armor lover	+2 Armor penalty reduction.
179	Aura of peace	+2 Communication skill, +2 to saves vs. Fear within close radius.
180	Tree-hugger	+2 to all rolls when close to trees, -1 to all rolls when no trees nearby.
181	Wood-monger	+2 damage with wooden weapons.
182	Speed loader	Load faster. Much faster. Just ignore loading times.
183	Marked by the light	+1 to all defences vs. creatures of darkness and death.
184	The gods guide your hand	+5 to attack with first attack of the encounter.
185	Potent blood	Your blood is literally intoxicating, also gain +5 to saves vs. alcohol.
186	Eyes of clarity	+3 to saves and defences vs. illusions.
187	Free spirit	Cannot be charmed or dominated.
188	Distant advantage	Can carry out ranged and area sneak attacks against unaware enemies.
189	Dextrous fighter	May use DEX for melee combat damage.
190	Mr. Mind-melter	+2 to mental influencing attacks, +2 to Communication.
191	Undying heart	On death can use 2 source points to return to life with 1 hp.
192	Like a golem.	You are hard-core. Literally. DR 1/magic.
193	Regenerator	Can slowly regrow lost or damaged limbs.
194	Were heritage	You can regenerate 1/silver.
195	Tower of power	+1 STR and +10 hp.
196	Babel fish	Universal translator and +2 to Communication skill.
197	Golden boy	You are beautiful, the gods smile on you. +3 Communication skill, roll one extra save per encounter.
198	Major precognition	+6 initiative, +3 AC vs. surprise attacks.
199	Infinite reserves	Regain all Source every day at a set time.
200	Holy one	Your magicks come from a real divine source and you can gain no taint. Can automatically pick one magick you know, if you do not have any.
201	Invigorating charge	Gain 5 temporary hp if you boldly charge into combat.
202	Coop-cowardice	Gain +1 to hit for every ally attacking the same enemy.
203	Deadly cowardice	Gain +1 to dmg for every ally attacking the same enemy.
204	Eater of men	Gain 1d6 temporary hit-points after eating human flesh.
205	Elongated teeth	Can use a bite attack that deals 1d4 damage.
206	Prickly ears	Gain +5 to skill checks when hearing plays a factor
207	Sharp bloodshot eyes	Gain +5 to skill checks when vision plays a factor.
208	Lucky goblin	Gain +2 to one d20 roll per encounter.
209	Thick skinned	Gain +1 unarmoured AC and +2 to saves vs. mental effects.
210	Shield basher	Gain +1 melee damage when you equip a shield.
211	Careful lurker	Gain +2 to hit when you sneak attack.
212	Eyes bleed with…	… the power. Gain +3 to your next d20 roll for each source point used.
213	Greedy goblin	Once per session you may roll your d100 roll for loot twice.
214	Bad luck goblin	You are infected with gremlins. Enemies that attack you save at -2.
215	Mudouflage	When you have access to mud, gain +4 to Subterfuge.
216	Jugular jump	Gain 19-20 crit threat range when you sneak attack.
217	Filth cloud	1/enc. when reduced to ½ hp, all adjacent creatures are weakened (save).
218	Knife friend	Gain +1 to hit and +2 to Communication (intimidation) with knives.
219	Empty shell	You have no soul. Any spells affecting souls fail against you. You cannot be raised if you die. Gain +5 bonus to saves vs. mental effects.
220	Slimy and squirmy	Gain +2 to AC vs. grappling and a +2 bonus to all d20 rolls in tight spaces.
221	Quick goblin	Gain +1 to AC against attacks with large and ranged weapons.
222	Daywalker	Gain +2 to all d20 rolls in daylight, -1 to rolls in darkness.
223	Hidden decapitator	All sneak attacks are high crit.
224	Holy hands	Your unarmed attacks may deal holy damage, gain DR 2 holy.
225	Holy weapons	Your melee attacks may deal holy damage.
226	Unholy filth	Gain DR 5 holy.
227	Raymaker	+2 to hit with magic rays.
228	Holy slayer	+2 to damage with holy attacks.
229	Soul shell	You gain +2 MD.
230	Saving shield	Roll a save to turn a crit into a regular hit when using a shield.
231	Unforgiving	+1 to hit and damage vs. enemies that have wounded you until end of enc.
232	Mage hunter	+2 to damage vs. spell-casters.
233	Lightbringer	Gain +2 to hit with holy and fire attacks.
234	Fishbreather	+2 to all d20 rolls in or near water, -1 to in dry areas. Can breathe water for a short time.
235	Thunderer	Your voice is a force weapon, deals 1d4 damage, close range.
236	Shield bearer	Gain +1 to attacks with spears or short swords when using a shield.
237	Spartan	Gain DR 1 when using a shield.
238	Killing rays	+2 damage with rays.
239	Goliath	Can wield 1 die larger two-handed weapons.
240	Faster shot	Always win initiative if you are using a ranged weapon vs. casters or melee combatants.
241	Crossbow master	+2 damage with crossbows.
242	Armour ripper	All your melee attacks gain 1 damage penetration.
243	Long fingers	Your fingers are grotesquely elongated, gain +3 to disable traps and locks and +1 to choke.
244	Skullbreaker	+1 damage with all blunt weapons.
245	Longthrower	Can throw throwing weapons farther.
246	Slasher	+1 damage with all slashing weapons.
247	Wrestler	+1 to hit, damage and AC when unarmed, unarmoured and oiled.
248	Poker	+1 damage with all piercing weapons.
249	Horsemaster	+1 AC when mounted.
250	Frikkin’ ninja	When unarmoured gain +2 AC, +2 to hit, -2 to damage.
251	Chainmaster	+1 to hit with chain weapons, +1 to AC in chain mail.
252	Flashy dresser	+3 to Communication in non-combat threads, +1 MD if unarmoured.
253	Heterophobe	+1 to hit opposite sex.
254	Homophobe	+1 to hit same sex.
255	Moonwalker	+1 to all d20 rolls when in moonlight.
256	Magical bard	+1d4 to allies’ d20 rolls when playing music.
257	Fear sower	On critical enemies are feared (save).
258	Quartermaster	+1 to hit and damage with quarterstaff.
259	Horned	Horns grow on your head, giving you a 1d4 head-butt attack.
260	Hoof-foot	You have hoofed feet and +4 to endurance checks. May look strange.
261	Tripper	+4 bonus to attempts to trip enemies.
262	Lancer	+2 to hit with spears and lances when mounted.
263	Beloved of the Voids	Do not have to roll saves when facing the void, +1 to psychic and necrotic attacks.
264	Shiny knight	Gain +1 AC in full plate and +1 to hit with long sword and shield.
265	Daggers drawn	Gain +1 to hit when using a dagger in your off-hand.
266	Robes like armour	Gain +1 AC when wearing very wizardly robes
267	Armoured fist	When wearing armour, increase die size for unarmed attacks.
268	Deadly daggers	With small weapons deal +2 damage.
269	Urban adventurer	+2 to d20 rolls in cities, -1 to rolls outside of cities.
270	Troll blood	Gain regeneration 1/fire
271	Disciplined	+1 to MD, +5 to saves vs. fear.
272	Blood of Power	As a minor action, can exchange hp for a bonus to the next roll at a rate of 1:1.
273	Horse archer	+2 to hit with ranged attacks when mounted.
274	Another ranger	+3 to Survival, +1 to hit with bows.
275	Great archer	Can use 1 die larger bows and crossbows.
276	Menacing	An aura of menace surrounds you, gain +5 to Communication (intimidate) and +2 to attacks with fear spells.
277	MSc Dungeoneer	+3 to all “dungeon-related” skill checks.
278	Duellist	+2 to hit when facing an opponent 1 on 1.
279	Gaunt	You are unnaturally gaunt, gaining +1 AC and -3 hp.
280	Paragon of virtue	You are so ridiculously virtuous even shit won’t stick, +2 to saves, -2 to Communication skill (annoying).
281	Glutton	You are huge. Almost Jabba the Hut huge. Gain +6 hp and -1 AC.
282	Proud	You are awesome, but you know this too well. Gain +2 to one attack and one skill, and -1 to either AC or MD.
283	Envious	Underhanded and devious, gain +3 to Subterfuge.
284	Lustful	Gain +5 to Communication vs. the opposite sex.
285	Greedy	Gain +10 to treasure rolls and -1 to Communication skill.
286	Wroth	You have a short temper and are prone to violent rages. Gain +1 STR and -1 to MD.
287	Calculating	+2 to Knowledge, +1 to hit with missile or spell attacks, -2 initiative.
288	Persistent	On miss gain +1 to next attack.
289	Siren song	+2 to hit with charm spells when you can use your voice.
290	Grand improviser	+2 to hit and damage with improvised weapons. Like bar stools.
291	Dark elf ranger	+2 to hit when using two identical slashing weapons (scimitars).
292	Motor-breath	+2 to rolls with things that have engines, +3 to saves vs. alcohol.
293	Wand-waver	+2 to attacks with wands.
294	Rod-wielder	+2 to attacks with rods.
295	Ambidextrous	Can wield weapons in either hand, gain a +1 bonus to hit when wielding two weapons.
296	Metal-head	+1 to hit when wearing metal armour.
297	Silver machine	You possess a silver machine. You do not know what it does. Yet.
298	Slayer	gain +1 STR and +1 rank in a melee weapon of choice.
299	Hell’s Angel	Gain DR 5 vs. all elemental and DR -5 holy.
300	Soul drinker	On critical, you may drain an enemy’s surge. If an enemy has no surges, drain ¼ of its hitpoints instead of the damage dealt (unless you dealt more damage).