Characters are to be built on 100pts. or less. The first 50pts are free. Some disadvantages are mandatory per a particular character package.
A package is a group of skills, perks, talents, and/or talents that represent the basis for a type of character. Formerly called "Package Deals", in 5th edition, you don't get a cost break for them, you merely use them as a guide to create the character you have in mind.
5pts/3pts..... Acrobatics (Acrobat has +1)
3pts/5pts..... Breakfall (Aerialist has +1)
3pts..... PS: Acrobat or Aerialist
3pts..... PS: Barker (PRE)
3pts..... Acting
3pts..... Oratory
3pts..... Persuasion
3pts..... PS: Carney (INT)
3pts..... KS: Circus Lore
3pts..... Gambling or +1 Perception
3pts..... Sleight of Hand
4pts..... +2 OCV w/Firearms
2pts..... Animal Handler (Horses)
3pts..... Riding
4pts..... Weapon Familiarity (Small Arms, Knife, Lariat)
3pts..... Breakfall
3pts..... Acting
3pts..... Contortionist
3pts..... KS: Magic Tricks (INT)
2pts..... PS: Stage Magician (11-)
3pts..... Lockpicking
3pts..... Persuasion
5pts..... Sleight of Hand w/+1
3pts..... KS: Circus Lore (INT)
2pts..... AK: Carny Circuit (11-)
3pts..... Bureaucratics
3pts..... Oratory, Persuasion, or Bribery
2pts..... KS: Accounting, Advertising, or Carnival Construction
(11-)
3pts..... PS: Road Manager, Construction Manager, or Talent Manager
3pts..... Electronics
2pts..... KS: Vehicles (11-)
7pts..... Mechanics w/+2
2pts..... PS: Mechanic
3pts..... KS: Popular Music (INT)
3pts..... PS: Musician--specific instrument (DEX)
1pt..... Read Music (Language, Written)
3pts..... PS: Roustabout (STR)
3pts..... +3 STR
2pts..... KS: Circus Life (11-)
1pts..... Mechanics (8-)
1pts..... Electronics (8-)
3pts..... Acting or Dancing
3pts..... +3 PRE
3pts..... Oratory, Persuasion, Seduction, Ventriloquism or Disguise
3pts..... Appropriate PS (PRE)
50pt Base + up to 50pts from disadvantages
Stats max at 20, except by permission of GM
Select one or more packages and pay for the associated abilities
Stats
Skills
Talents
Perks