Example if you take Perfection, if plans you make are not followed to a Tee, you frenzy. Distribute 3 dots in any fields. Influence is how much control you have over that area of society. Merits and Flaws. Flaws take away from you.
Merits are positive and cost certain amounts that are listed next to the merit.
Refer to Laws for specifics on Merits and Flaws. You now have 10 XP to make your character unique. ADD 1 XP more for each negative trait. ADD 2XP more for Each Derangement and Beast Trait. TO 7 XP from Flaws.