The SAGA system is not intended to be used by novices as a first game system, but for experienced role-players wanting an alternative to more bulky commerical games. This product may be copied and used for personal use only and may not be sold or reprinted in any other form without the permission of the author. The basic attributes in SAGA are Strength, Dexterity, Body, Wit, Willpower, and Knowledge. Strength is used for feats involving a character's capacity for exertion and endurance. Dexterity is used for feats involving speed and physical adeptness.
Wit is a character's ingenuity, reasoning power and speed of thought.
Willpower encompasses a character's force of personality. Finally, Knowledge is how much a character knows, and how likely he or she is to know a given fact. Attributes are meant to be general descriptors and are only rolled alone as a default if a character does not have an appropriate skill for an action. Skills are more specific subsets of Attributes. When a skill roll is made, an Attribute roll is also made, and all successes are totalled.