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-1 on all Charisma Checks  \n2 Youbutr mind is a finely tuned machine, your physique is anything Your Strength score decreases by 1  \n3 Your work with canons and firearms has damaged your hearing.  \nDisadvantage on Wisdom ( Perception) checks that rely on hearing.  \n4  \nYour work with strange you.  \nliquids and potions has taken a toll on -4 on all Constitution saving throws against poisons.  \nBarbarian  \nd4 Flaw Effect  \n1 You grew up without a formal education of any sort. You cannot read or write any languages.  \n2 Tihnfeluemenioofnalotprsense of raging makes you susceptible to the Disadvantage against all charm effect when not in a rage.  \n3 Yep, you're the stereotypical Conan type barbarian. Your Intelligence decreases by 1  \n4 Civilization has too many rules and regulations. iDnisaadvantowntagoreciotny all Charisma (Persuasion) checks made  \nBard  \nd4 Flaw Effect  \n1 You're a lover, not a fighter. 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