Character Paths (‘Pathways’) are a way to designate a group of abilities as central to the idea and development of a character concept, providing a natural beneficial pathway for developing the character which focus’s character learning into a progress that is tightly bound. There are degrees of specificity in Character Paths vary – some are high level (Archetypes – theoretically usable in any setting) and others more specific (Class) – but all will reflect generally connected/related capabilities and some combination of Aptitude. Pathways provide some benefits initially, but the full benefits are realized over time. Some pathways are tuned to a specific setting, and usually reflects the upbringings, education, backgrounds, and vocations of it.