Character Creation Challenge 2026 Day 26: USR

USR (Unbelievably Simple Roleplaying) is a simple roleplaying game that can be used for any genre.  The basics are simple, roll against a target number => succeeds or an opposed role.

 

Characters consist of three Attributes:  Action, Wits and Ego.  They also have Hits, indicating the amount of damage they can sustain.  Last, they have three Specialisms.  A Specialism is a skill, ability or area of knowledge characters have that will help them perform tasks.  In game, Specialisms are tied to a specific attribute and give a +2 to that attribute roll when the Specialism applies.

 

Character creation is straightforward.  The GM sets the parameters for the characters, mainly by choosing the genre.  You then assign a d6, a d8 or a d10 to the Attributes.  Determine your Hits.  Choose your Specialisms.  Pick appropriate gear and flesh out details as desired and you're done.

 

First, I'll try a pulp detective from the 30's.

 

Bobbie Oliver

Private Investigator

 

Attributes

Action: d8

Wits: d10 

Ego: d6

Hits: 8

EP: 0

 

Specialisms

Detective (W)

Medium Weapons (A)

Streetwise (W) 

 

And how about a space opera character?

 

Col Sarkett 

Space Smuggler

 

Attributes

Action: d6

Wits: d8

Ego: d10

Hits: 4

EP: 0

 

Specialisms

Charming (E)

Medium Weapons (A)

Spaceship Pilot (W)