--- /dev/null
+### Character Advancement ###
+
+----
+*"Frying pans without fires are often far between"*
+
+----
+
+* 10 additional points can be spent on returning characters.
+* No more than 5 points of Good Stuff allowed.
+* The powers have still been divided into [[partial powers|Character Creation/Partial Powers]].
+* We are still not expecting any of the characters will have Pattern!
+* There are some [[things to be aware of|Character Creation/Notes on Powers]] when purchasing powers.
+* Various kinds of [[allies|Character Creation/Allies]] are available, but if you want a new ally you will need to suggest what might have brought you to the attention of someone powerful.
+* Still no constructs and no Jewel of Judgement attunement!
+* There are some FAQs below; more will be added as they come up.
+* Please let us know who you think you gave Trumps of yourself to last time!
+
+
+----
+**FAQ**
+
+**Can I spend more than 10 points on a power?**
+: Yes, you may take additional Bad Stuff
+
+<br />
+**Can I bank some points for subsequent games/to find out about in play?**
+: Yes, but points beyond 5 will not count towards your Good Stuff
+
+<br />
+**Can I reduce my stats to buy a bigger power?**
+: Yes, you can, though you will need a convincing explanation for it, but see the answer to the last question below!
+
+<br />
+**My character was in an untenable position at the end of the last game. Can I...**
+: **... make a new character?**
+: Yes, you have 60 points, just as if your character was a returning character.
+: **... play them anyway?**
+: Yes, if you really want to, we'll come up with some way to make it work, but please bear in mind that we can't influence the opinions of the other players/characters!
+
+<br />
+**Can I keep a magical item I picked up on the last adventure?**
+: Yes; you can either pay points for it, in which case it is yours, or not, in which case it will continue to be ours - see the last question below!
+
+<br />
+**Can I do something not covered above?**
+: Yes.
+
+<br />
+**Is it a good idea?**
+: Find out in play!
+
+<br>