Species Template Rules

If a DM uses a species template, they should use these rules:   Ability bonuses: Added as the last step of character creation, but count towards later progression.   Skill bonuses: Added before spending skills in character creation, but count towards later progression.   Additional advantages: Added before buying Traits in character creation. Do not count against a trait limit and do not take trait points. Improving these advantages costs trait points as usual.   Optional disadvantages: Unique disadvantages tied to the species. Add trait points as per a usual disadvantage, but count towards maximum trait points.