# Perception

Perception represents a character’s awareness, empathy, and social skills.

#### Skills

• **Deceive:** Con, bluff, or convince

• **Hide:** Avoid notice and sneak past threats

• **Persuade:** Negotiate and charm

• **Search:** Look for hidden objects or details

• **Tactics:** Coordinate and strategize

#### Bonuses

If your character meets these thresholds, they get the following bonuses during combat.

**Perception 4.** You can Aim once on your turn as a Free Action.

**Perception 6.** You can Defend using Hide on your turn as a Free Action. When you do, you can move up to one zone.