Character Creation:
Chart #16:
Offense
Most will not start out with a bonus Offense to strike a creature.
A bonus Offense will increase your chance to strike a foe.
Example:
Your foe has a 12 defense, and so you need a 12 or higher roll to successfully strike it.
You roll an 11, which would normally be a miss. But you have a +1 Offense, and so you add +1 to your roll, making it a 12 (a successful hit!).
Note:
Certain abilities, enchanted items, spells, etc. will increase your character's Offense, making it easier to strike.
Next step: Chart #17