Thermal Sensitivity

COST: 4 KARMA

Like a snake, the character possesses infrared-sensitive receptors next to his olfactory organs that allow him to sense radiated heat. This quality allows the character to make a non-visual Perception Test to detect anything that produces heat (bodies, electronics, etc.) within ten meters. Thresholds and modifiers can be adjusted for factors such as warm environments, lower heat outputs (such as friction or decomposition), or heat pollution (too many sources, thermal smoke, etc.). Hits on the test give information on distance, movement, heat output, and location. The sense is not fooled by Invisibility or Silence spells. When using thermal sensitivity in combat, the sense reduces the Visibility and Light/ Glare modifiers by one level.