There are some skills that you can only be born with or receive by extraordinary means. They cannot be learned in schools or taught or learned from a book. The only way to build up these skills is to perform a certain action specific to each character to increase the skill level, one point per action. These are described in the character sections.

In the area of taste, opinions vary wildly. The primary concern, therefore, is to be able to sell whatever it is. A good salesman can sell an ice chest to an Eskimo.

Someone who is resourceful can be aware of their surroundings and use them to their advantage.

An individual can paint, sculpt, or whatever, but without a vision of the end result, without an eye for composition, the only thing that can save the piece of art is overcompensating with salesmanship.

In battle, a person who isn't paying attention often loses. But it is difficult to cultivate this skill.

The ability to maneuver the body and fingers precisely. Some are too clumsy to gain this skill.

Some Whammies require fast talking. A difficult ability to learn.

Certain individuals can build up a resistance to pain. This is cultivated, not learned.

The ability to move quickly in battle. Difficult to teach.

The ability to keep in tune with a group, tune instruments and hear music that is written on paper. Difficult to teach.

The ability to charm and make friends, to get on people's good side, as well as calm beasts.

It takes a special person to persist in an endeavor. Not a thing that can be taught.

The ability to wait for long periods without losting temper and/or causing problems.

The ability to work hard to achieve results.

The ability to conceive of items that are useful.

Confidence, and the ability to remain cool under pressure.

The ability to deny oneself for the greater good, and to resist the temptation to do evil.