Proficiency Descriptions The proficiencies are arranged alphabetically. Each description suggests tasks of varying difficulty that characters can accomplish with that skill, as well as an overview of materials and time required.

Tasks that are automatically successful are suggested, but these are not complete lists. They are intended to give players and DMs an accurate idea about a skill’s area of expertise.

The AD&D Player’s Handbook includes descriptions of many of these proficiencies. The Skills and Powers entries are designed to complement the Player’s Handbook, adding details and rules that have been modified by the character point system.

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