Exploits are single abilities or traits.  Exploits can be gained in various ways.

• Each race grants a number of exploits.
• Every time a character chooses a new career grade, she gains one exploit of her choice from the choice of exploits listed in that career.
• Young and old characters gain a free age exploit.
• You get one trait based on your lowest or your highest attribute.
• Monsters can have their own unique monster exploits.
• Characters may purchase universal exploits with experience points. Additionally, every character begins play with either Aim or Feint for free.