DESCRIPTIONS OF (DIS)ADVANTAGES

Artistic Aptitude:  Natural "knack" for visual communication through
painting, drawing, dance, illusion-spells, etc.  Can convey reasonably
subtle meanings even through an unfamiliar medium, although training is
required to be truly proficient.  Any artistic skills can be learned at
half normal price.

Musical Aptitude:  See Artistic Aptitude.

Voice: Soothing, well-modulated voice, exceptional range, natural
potential to be a public speaker, singer, etc.  Adds 2 to PRESENCE rolls
when appropriate.  In any situation where natural voice (as opposed to
training) is important, adjust any roll by 1 factor positively.

Bicamerality: The two hemispheres of the character's brain are capable of
functioning independantly in parallel, allowing him to perform two
completely independant actions simultaneously with the two halves of his
body or mind, at FULL concentration.  Thus, a character could wield a
weapon and prepare a spell at the same time, for example, or wield two
weapons at once (this is not the same as florentine, see Combat Skills),
without penalty.  This talent does make its recipient especially
succeptible to certain forms of insanity, particularly schizophrenic
disorders.  Physical restrictions still apply; a right-handed character
cannot write well with his left hand, nor could a character read two
things at once, since his eyes could only focus on one.

Exceptional Balance:  +6 on AGIL for any rolls involving keeping one's
footing.  

Peripheral Vision:  Character can see perfectly well on both flanks if
not wearing a helmet, even while staring straight ahead.  This adds 4 to
PERC rolls for determination of surprise; character is at no penalties
attacking or defending to the side.