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A What is a generic word that describes something a person is or does like a skill?

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A generic word that describes something a person is or does

I am in charge of deciding the name of a skill in a role-playing game that serves as a catch-all for abilities/skills that are otherwise unlisted in our handbook (think skills that will help players flesh-out their character's personality, quirks, and life). Such a skill could be a profession type, a craft (e.g.,whittling), or something more exotic like hyperlexia.

  • Profession and Craft do not capture the spirit well enough.
  • Ability seems too generic, as are its multi-word variants, e.g. Unlisted Ability.
  • Knack seems closer to the mark but open to suggestions.