Calculating Threat

An NPC's [Threat] can be derived from their [Wits] and [Fort]. For each [Difficulty Level], the GM chooses a Regular Bonus or a Strong Bonus from those listed in the table below.

Difficulty Level	Regular Bonus	Strong Bonus
Easy (8)	+1	+2
Moderate (14)	+3	+4
Hard (20)	+5	+6
Severe (26)	+7	+8
Extreme (32)	+9	+10

The GM should use the Regular Bonus for most NPCs. The Strong Bonus is reserved for versions of the NPC who are the best of the bunch.

For example, a regular Patrol Cop has a [Wits] of Moderate (14) and a [Fort] of Moderate (14). Using the Regular Bonus for each yields +3 and +3, for a calculated [Threat] of +6. If the GM wants this NPC to be a very competent Patrol Cop, they can take the Strong Bonus instead, which would yield +4 and +4, for a [Threat] of +8.