All Chargen stats remain with a character unless or until they update their Chargen. Members are required to roleplay accordingly with the traits and abilities they have chosen. Some traits/abilities are permanant and may not be changed.

Unused Credits may be saved for future updates to the student's Chargen. Large purchases (such as Affinity 2 and Talents) will generally require more than one year of savings.

Applications
New Students
New members are given 10 credits to spend on the creation of their character.

• New non-1st year students will begin with any non-perishable school supply possessions they would have purchased from previous year(s).

Returning Students
Returning students may update their chargen between terms by spending any credits they have earned over the previous terms(s).

• Returning students begin with any non-perishable possessions they had at the end of previous term.

Categories
General
The general category provides contact and IRL information about the member and the character.

Family Background
The Family background category helps create the character's history by selecting from the following options.

• British Nationality- indicates a student is from the British Isles (including England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland).
• Non-British Nationality*- indicates a student is from another country not in the British Isles.

• Pureblood- indicates no known Muggle/squib blood in a person's family tree.
• Mixed Blood- indicates that there either is or has been muggle/squib blood in a person's family tree or the tree cannot be traced far enough to confirm pureblood. (This is the average witch or wizard.)
• Squib Parent- indicates that either the student's mother or father is a squib.
• Muggle Born- indicates the student was born to two Muggle parents and had no previous knowledge of the wizarding world.

• Famous Magic Ancestor*- indicates that the student's lineage can be traced back to a famous witch or wizard in magical history.
• Famous Muggle Ancestor*- indicates that the student's lineage can be traced back to a famous person in Muggle history.
• Ministry Son/Daughter*- indicates that the student is a child of a person currently employed by the Ministry of Magic.

* These options require an extended bio, which will be the basis of Admin approval.

Physical
The Physical category describes a character's looks. A character's looks is measured by the number of distinguishing traits (either attractive or unattractive). Attractive traits will cost credits, whereas unattractive traits will gain credits.

• If a member decides to use the physical category, they should choose traits they feel are either desirable or undesirable for their characters. The Admin will evaluate the traits selected for appropriateness and warrant.
• Traits may be either concrete or abstract.
  • Concrete traits are things that can be seen. Desirable traits might be things such as beautiful eyes, a dazzling smile, a strong body or perfect hair. Negative concrete traits might be things like acne, slouching or greasy hair.
  • Abstract traits are things that cannot be seen (not personality traits, though). Positive traits might be carriage or fashion-sense, and negatives might be their vices.
• Members should choose these traits carefully because they will be expected to roleplay according to their choices.
• New traits may be purchased or sold each term.
• Traits will retained unless/until member updates Chargen regarding that trait. Removing traits will result in a gain/cost of credits. Members should use reason to determine if a particular trait could be lost.

Personality
Personality is a no-cost category to help create a character. Members will pick 6 traits that best describe their character. While these are not the only traits a person will exhibit, they should be typical of the character. Members should select traits that compliment, not contradict, each other. (For example, either LOYAL and FRIENDLY, or LOYAL and SHY could complement each other, whereas FEARFUL and CONFIDENT would contradict each other.) Members should also seek combinations that will make a unique and well-rounded character.

Members should choose these traits carefully for two reasons. First, we will expect members to roleplay according to the traits they select. A member who selects SHY may not roleplay a talkative GOSSIP. A character may change over time to become less shy or friendlier but these changes will be slow. Secondly, the traits that are selected will be a deciding factor as to which House a character is sorted into.

Magic
The Magic category describes a person's ability to use magic in any form.

Ineptitude
Ineptidtude is a significant weakness or lack of comprehension in a particular magical discipline (charms, transfiguration, potions, etc.) It results in a gain of credits, but will require the character to work extra hard and obtain help to achieve passing grades in that subject. Ineptitudes may be purchased in multiple areas.

Affinity
An affinity is a special strength or ability to excel in a particular magical discipline. Once purchased, affinities are permanent.

Affinity 1 means that a member will easily understand the subject and will learn spells (i.e. have them Admin-approved) in that area more quickly than most students. Affinity 1 places the student approximately half a year ahead of other students. Affinity 1 may be purchased in multiple areas.

Affinity 2 is extraordinary ability in a particular subject. It is available only to 4th years and above. This will allow students to perform advanced spells in that area. It may be a prerequisite for certain talents. (An Affinity 2 in Transfiguration would likely be required to become an Animagi). Affinity 2 may only be purchased in 1 area and the student must already have had Affinity 1 in that area for 1 school year.

Talents
Talents are special, rare magical abilities that may either be derived from the HP series (Parceltongue, Animagus, etc.) or newly created. Talents are available only to returning members who have demonstrated superior roleplaying skills. Returning students desiring a Talent should discuss the matter with Admin prior to updating their Chargen. Members should be prepared to explain how the talent could enhance their personal roleplaying experience and the experience of the site as a whole. If approved, the Admin and the member will negotiate an appropriate credit cost.

Money
The Wizard's Wardrobe uses a monetary system that requires members to pay for all non-mundane purchases (See: Money System). In order to purchase a possession, students must have and be willing to spend the money.

Various options are available to new members. The average student will receive 50 galleons per year to purchase school supplies as well as any other items they want to buy. This is a no-cost option. Students may either buy or sell their credits to raise or lower this amount. The Key points are listed below.

• Wealth- indicates a person comes from a wealthy family. People with WEALTH are exempt from tracking their purchases (school supplies or otherwise), as it is assumed that money is never an issue. Extremely expensive items, however, (such as a Firebolt) will require Admin approval.
• Standard- indicates a person comes from a middle-class income family. They receive 50 galleons per school year to purchase school supplies and other items.
• Poor- indicates a person comes from a poor income family. They receive 20 galleons per school year to purchase school supplies and other items, which will require purchasing many second-hand items.

Possessions
The Possessions category is a no-cost category where students may select two freebie possessions (See: Money System). These must be non-magical items and may not include an animal. They should be unusual items and selected to help characterize the student. Examples might include a pocketknife, a jump rope, an unusual (Muggle) book or a diary.