Warhammer 40K Rogue Trader gives players many different ways to build their characters and tweak the way they play inside of combat or when exploring the galaxy. It's best to decide what kind of character you'll want to play before creating a character, as the choices in character creation can further build that character in a specific way through characteristics.
Warhammer 40K Rogue Trader - Every Characteristic Explained
Characteristics effect how your characters performs in combat and which skills get bonuses; here's what every characteristic does in 40K Rogue Trader.