Ability Scores

Strength
Strength measures muscle and physical power.

Classes
Fighters, Monks, Paladins, Rangers

Skills
Climb, Jump, Swim

Dexterity
Dexterity measures agility, reflexes, and balance- useful for characters who wear light or medium armor or no armor at all.

Classes
Rogues

Skills
Balance, Escape Artist, Hide, Move Silent, Sleight of Hand, Tumble, Use Rope

Constitution
Constitution represents your character's health and stamina.

Classes
All, Rangers

Skills
Concentration

Intelligence
Intelligence determines how well your character learns and reasons.

Classes
Wizards

Skills
Appraise, Craft, Decipher Script, Forgery, Knowledge, Psicraft, Search, Spellcraft

Wisdom
Wisdom describes a character's willpower, common sense, awareness, and intuition.

Classes
Cleric, Druids, Monks, Rangers

Skills
Autohypnosis, Heal, Listen, Profession, Sense Motive, Spot, Survival

Charisma
Charisma measures a character's personality, personal magnetism, ability to lead, and appearance.

Classes
Paladin, Sorcerers, Bards

Skills
Bluff, Diplomacy, Disguise, Gather Information, Handle Animal, Intimidate, Perform, Use Magic Device, Use Psionic Device