Courtesy

This skill covers understanding how to act approprietly in a social or formal situation: modes of address, rituals, and conventions of behaviour, and so forth. It includes everything from who to bow to, and when, to how low; from when to use a particular title, to when it is appropriat to act informally.

Critically succeeding in a Courtesy roll makes any subsequent skill roll relevant to that situation one difficult grade easier.

Failing a Courtesy roll means the user has not impressed the company with his attitude or manners; making any subsequent skill rolls on grade harder.

A fumbled Courtesy roll creates severe embarrassment and humilation and, at worst, gives insult that, depending on the circumstances, coudl have a dire outcome. No further social intercourse is possible after a fumble.

Professional Skill Base Skill Value: INT + CHA