Character creation starts with the generation of 6 ability scores which determine the type of character class that a player will play. Each ability score is determined by rolling 4d6 and dropping the lowest die.

Strength measures your character's muscle and physical power. When using a melee weapon, you can use your Strength Bonus to modify your Base Attack Bonus.

Dexterity measures hand-eye coordination, agility, reflexes, and balance. When using a ranged weapon, you can use your Dexterity Bonus to modify your Base Attack Bonus.

Constitution represents your character's health and stamina. A Constitution bonus increases a character's hit points, so the ability is important for all classes.

Intelligence determines how well your character learns and reasons.

Wisdom describes a character's willpower, common sense, perception, and intuition. While Intelligence represents one’s ability to analyze information, Wisdom represents being in tune with and aware of one's surroundings.

Charisma measures a character's force of personality, persuasiveness, personal magnetism, ability to lead, and physical attractiveness. This ability represents actual strength of personality, not merely how one is perceived by others in a social setting.

It's primary function is to determine the number of people that can be employed by a character