[Deadalready]

Care has to be taken some of the perks that give "a slight penalty" to skills, carries all the way through. For example many times I've been screwed because I wasn't able to max dodge/melee because of the penalty and thus lost out on certain quests and masteries.

Strangely I find many of the traits quite useful, some are very enjoyable to play as well because it offers a strong kick in the right direction. Experimentation is often the key though, there are many that I've played through with and realised too late their shortcomings.