Intense Scrutiny

Cost: 3 XP Requirements: Initiative 4+

When you have a chance to closely inspect someone, you can lay their soul bare. When you take the Scrutinise (page 129) action, you may choose to ask one of the following questions about your target, rather than the usual options.

• Are they being truthful?
• What is their strongest emotion right now?
• What do they most covet or desire?
• What are they most afraid of?
• Who do they answer to?
• Who answers to them?

The target is not compelled to answer any question aloud, but by reading their expression and demeanour you discern the truth of the matter, and the GM must reveal the target's actual thoughts or feelings.