Statistics for Gens and Exalted Gens (CShaH)

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Gens are all unique creatures with attributes determined by the level of their master (at the time the gen gained its freedom) and the number of improvement rituals that the gen has experienced. For this reason, there is no "standard" for gens. A relatively low-ranking member of gen society may be quite powerful but also quite stupid. Conversely, an exalted gen could be relatively weak but intelligent enough to rule over five or more other free gens.
When designing a free gen for your campaign, keep in mind the purpose of the gens. Is it meant to be comic relief, attacking the party's sha'ir with bumbling inefficacy? If so, don't give it increased damage and a lot of stealth abilities. Always remember: most free gens were once the property of sha'irs. When designing a free gen, the level, nature, and resources of its former master must be taken into consideration. A sha'ir dedicated to destroying all of his competition would likely have given his gen the "cloak of gathering shadows" and a spell conduit to do away with opponents from the cover of darkness at a distance. If you take a moment to consider the sort of gen you are designing, its purpose in the campaign, and who its former master was, you'll come up with a much fuller, better realized NPC for your campaign.