Strength, Intelligence, Dexterity, Agility, Endurance and Charisma are these primary stats. Charisma deserves special mention. Charisma in part reflects the undefinable essence that makes a hero. Charisma is what keeps Bruce Willis alive when a terrorist throws him down an elevator shaft. Charisma can also be compared to luck or karma.
Some people have more than others.
Charisma may very well keep you alive when that orc strikes that blow that you thought for sure would slay you. Standard of Living and Employment Aside from just adventuring your character may take on a job. Characters are considered to be working at their jobs when they are not online. This will generate a weekly revenue for a character. Characters also have weekly expenses.