Instant Werewolves
For those that want to get in on the action as quickly as possible we have put together examples that emphasize Attributes, Skill, Gifts, and Rites that work well together as well as adhere to the archetypal auspice roles. The list is by no means exhaustive—there are ragabash of all tribes, for instance —but they provide a solid foundation from which to learn the basics of the game and the setting.
Use the suggestions below in conjunction with the Character Creation rules in Chapter 4 (p. 83), focus on the suggested Traits, and add remaining dots to taste. (You’ll find Athletics, Brawl, Firearms, Stealth, Insight, and Awareness to be almost universally useful when engaging in matters of environmental and spiritual horror.)
Ragabash Suggested Tribes: Children of Gaia, Glass Walkers, Silent Striders
Suggested Attributes: Dexterity, Manipulation, Wits
Suggested Skills: Larceny, Stealth, Subterfuge, Investigation
Suggested Advantages: Contacts, Mask, Safe House
Native Gift: Eyes of the Owl (p. 146)
Auspice Gift: Spider’s Song (p. 150)
Tribe Gifts: Children of Gaia — Brother’s Scent (p. 167) Glass Walkers — Skinbind (p. 171) Silent Striders — Whispered Passage (p. 178)
Rite: Rite of the Forgetful Record (p. 182) or Rite of Shadow Passage (p. 182, uses Occult Skill)
Theurge Suggested Tribes: Children of Gaia, Ghost Council, Silent Striders
Suggested Attributes: Composure, Intelligence, Resolve
Suggested Skills: Etiquette, Awareness, Occult, Medicine
Suggested Advantages: Moon-Quickened, Caern Access, Spirit Pact
Native Gift: Penumbral Senses (p. 147)
Auspice Gift: Sight from Beyond (p. 153)
Tribe Gifts: Children of Gaia — Sense the True Form (p. 156, uses Wits Attribute) Ghost Council — Augur (p. 170) Silent Striders — Speech of the World (p. 177)
Rite: Rite of Shadow Passage (p. 182 ) or Rite of Patronage (p. 184)
Philodox Suggested Tribes: Bone Gnawers, Galestalkers, Silver Fangs
Suggested Attributes: Strength, Charisma, Resolve
Suggested Skills: Melee, Insight, Leadership, Persuasion,
Suggested Advantages: Allies, Mentor, Resources
Native Gift: Staredown (p. 147)
Auspice Gift: Ancestral Conviction (p. 155)
Tribe Gifts: Bone Gnawers — Odious Aroma (p. 166) Gale Stalkers — Camouflage (p. 168) Silver Fangs — Pack Instinct (p. 178)
Rite: Rite of the Wolf Reborn (p. 186) or Rite or Rite of Patronage (p. 184, uses Etiquette Skill)
Galliard (Artist Variant) Suggested Tribes: Galestalkers, Red Talons, Silver Fangs
Suggested Attributes: Stamina, Charisma, Wits
Suggested Skills: Athletics, Performance, Persuasion, Subterfuge
Suggested Advantages: Day Job, Beautiful, Fame
Native Gift: Catfeet (p. 146)
Auspice Gift: Song of Serenity (p. 159)
Tribe Gifts: Gale Stalkers — Lacerating Wind (p. 169) Red Talons — Hidden Killer (p. 174) Silver Fangs — The Silver Compact (p. 179)
Rite: Rite of Spirit Summoning (p. 183) or Rite of Celebration (p. 185)
Galliard (Thrill-Seeker Variant) Suggested Tribes: Black Furies, Hart Wardens, Shadow Lords
Suggested Attributes: Strength, Dexterity, Charisma
Suggested Skills: Athletics, Brawl, Stealth, Leadership
Suggested Advantages: Allies, Resources, Talisman
Native Gift: Hare’s Leap (p. 147)
Auspice Gift: Song of Rage (p. 159)
Tribe Gifts: Black Furies — Curse of Aeolus (p. 164, uses Resolve Attribute) Hart Wardens — Sacred Boundary (p. 172) Shadow Lords — Icy Chill of Despair (p. 175)
Rite: Rite of Rage (p. 181, uses Intimidation Skill) or Rite of the Wolf Reborn (p. 186)
Ahroun Suggested Tribes: Black Furies, Hart Wardens, Shadow Lords
Suggested Attributes: Strength, Stamina, Resolve
Suggested Skills: Athletics, Brawl, Melee, Intimidation
Suggested Advantages: Moon-Riled, Safe House, Talisman
Native Gift: Raging Strike (p. 147)
Auspice Gift: Razor Claws (p. 162)
Tribe Gifts: Black Furies — Porcupine’s Reprisal (p. 156) Hart Wardens — Blessed Brew (p. 173) Shadow Lords — Fatal Flaw (p. 175, uses Intelligence Attribute)
Rite: Rite of Rage (p. 181) or Rite of Dedication (p. 183)