Each character has four attributes, each with their own value.
Martial
Martial represents the character's ability to fight and lead troops. Characters with high martial skills make excellent generals.
Character bonuses
For each Martial point, the character gets the following bonuses:
- Military Monthly Conviction: +0.01
- Attraction as Heir: +1
If the character is a Ruler, the following bonuses are also applied for every point
- Army Morale Recovery Speed: +1%
- Manpower Recovery Speed: +1%
If the character is a Commander, the following bonuses are also applied to the cohorts they command:
- Assault Ability: +5%
- Loyalty Gain Chance: +0.1
- Enslavement Efficiency: +1%
Finesse
Finesse represents the character's skill in disciplines requiring a high attention to detail. High finesse characters make excellent researchers and governors.
Character bonuses
For each Finesse point, the character gets the following bonuses:
- Civic Monthly Conviction: +0.01
- Attraction as Heir: +1
If the character is a Ruler, the following bonuses are also applied for every 2 points (rounded down):
- Build Cost: -2%
- Commerce Income: +2%
Governor policies are scaled by the Governor's Finesse.
Charisma
Charisma represents the character's ability to charm and persuade others. High Charisma characters often have an advantage when interacting with foreign countries.
Character bonuses
For each Charisma point, the character gets the following bonuses:
- Monthly Popularity: +0.025
- Loyalty Gain Chance: +0.5
- Mercantile Monthly Conviction: +0.01
- Attraction as Heir: +1
If the character is a Ruler, the following bonuses are also applied for every point:
- Claim Fabrication Speed: +0.1
- Tyranny Gain: -0.01
Zeal
Zeal represents the character's ability to inspire faith in other characters, and also in calling upon the favor of the gods.
Character bonuses
For each Zeal point, the character gets the following bonuses:
- Religious Monthly Conviction: +0.02
- Attraction as Heir: +1
If the character is a Ruler, the following bonuses are also applied for every point:
- Monthly Stability Increase: +0.01
- Monthly War Exhaustion Increase: -0.01