In Castles & Canaries, characters have 3 stats. These are BODY, MIND, and SOUL. These stats determine the character's aptitude for different actions they may wish to accomplish.
The physicality of a character. This is demonstrated as an ability to accomplish physically demanding tasks or deftly perform quick or delicate actions. Characters good with weapons and tools will have a high BODY stat.
The mental acuity and experience of a character. May know more about particular subjects, other languages, or can research quickly to find out. Characters high in MIND have better intuition and perception. Characters good with magic and puzzles will have a high MIND stat.
The force of will and personality of a character. This is demonstrated as an ability to influence others, resist influence, and perform actions that require a strong will. Characters good with divine, nature, or occult magic and social situations will have a high SOUL stat.
All of your stats start at 10. This is called your Stat Score. Your stats increase based on your Archetype and through leveling up. See the level advancement page for more information.
Each stat has a bonus associated with it. This bonus is added to your stat checks. Your stat bonus is your stat score - 10.