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Connection Tiers

Source NPC Core pg. 226
Connections fall into tiers, which correspond to how invested the NPC is in the connection. Most NPC relationships will not reach the highest tiers but may still be useful to track.

Most connections start at the acquainted tier. However, at the GM's discretion, a relationship may begin at a higher or lower tier. For example, the academic rival of a PC may begin as a despised connection but slowly come around to being an associated relationship. Likewise, the long-lost brother may start as an associated connection instead of an acquaintance due to the familial history.

These tiers only indicate the other party's feelings toward the PC or group that has the connection. The feelings of a PC can vary in reciprocity, and should be roleplayed rather than measured.

Connections

ConnectionAdvanced ByReceded By
Bonded Moderate or major insult
Committed Major token Any insult
Associated Moderate or major token Any insult
Acquainted Any token Any insult
Avoided Any token Moderate or major insult
Despised Moderate or major token Major insult
Vindictive Major token