Pick up to three on the New Game screen; they last the whole life. The line under each name is the game's own; the expanded entry gives the exact effect.
Silver-tonguedBribes cost less and land more often.
A bribe costs 15% less, and its chance to land rises by 10 points.
DiscreetRisky deeds are far less likely to be exposed.
Halves the chance that a bribe is exposed. It does nothing for smuggling runs or arrests.
Well-connectedStart with a little goodwill in the quarter.
Adds 10 to your commoner standing on day one. It is a one-time head start, not a lasting bonus.
ThriftyYour premises cost less to buy.
Takes 10% off the price of a new shop, a gift, patronizing a faction and hosting a feast.
Quick studyYour reputation builds faster.
Your standing moves toward its target about 40% faster each day, in both directions.
HardyA hardier constitution — a longer life to build.
Adds six years to your life. In version 0.1.1 every life ends at 62, so a Hardy life ends at 68.
Tough crewYour staff stay loyal — rivals struggle to poach them.
Adds 25 points to your crew's loyalty, so rivals poach your hands far less often.
OutlawThe Hush Trade courts you — offers come oftener and pay more.
Hush Trade offers come more often, a run pays 450 Bits instead of 300, and the chance of a bust halves (1 in 20 instead of 1 in 10).
Self-reliantSource your own inputs — immune to a hostile supplier, but no ally supply bonus.
Your shops ignore the named suppliers entirely: no +20% from an allied supplier, and no drag from a hostile one.
Hard CoinA hard-nosed lender: your loan book earns more interest, but defaults strike more often.
Your loan book earns half again as much interest, but defaults strike about half again as often.