Every way to put Frugal on a character. 32 options grant it to your own court outright, and 9 more can roll it up. See Frugal for what it does, how to remove it, all traits.
Who can get it
If the character fails any of these, the option that would grant it does not appear.
- the character must be at least 7
Born with it
- Min age 7
- On the childhood adjective roll
Children can also inherit it, as described on Trait Inheritance.
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Choosing the option gives the character the trait.
- "No, this is far too great a price to pay."the option does: Leader relationship: Disappointed WithGain trait: Frugal
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- "Forget it."the option does: Starts the festival that matches the city's culture levelGain trait: Frugal
- "Accept peace, and sell goods to [rival]."the option does: Remembered: Player Offer (5 turns)Peace with the rival nationGain trait: Frugal+160 Money (+40/city)
- "We cannot afford this right now."the option does: Gain trait: Frugal
- "Everyone should expect to make sacrifices."the option does: +240 Money (+60/city)Remembered (all families): Raised taxes (-40 opinion for 20 turns)Gain trait: Frugal
- "Tell them to take their meat elsewhere."the option does: Leader relationship: Plotting AgainstGain trait: Frugal
- "Nod wistfully."the option does: Gain trait: Frugal
- "Although the budget won’t support such an action just now, promise to spend more time with your beloved."the option does: -3 OrdersGain trait: Frugal
- "Count every coin like it is your last."the option does: Gain trait: Frugal
- "Inspect the treasury for inefficient practices."the option does: Gain trait: Frugal
- "We cannot spare the money."the option does: Gain trait: FrugalLeader relationship: Disappointed With
- "Ensure this stability by force. Any religious fanatics shall be imprisoned."the option does: Gain trait: FrugalLeader relationship: Endeared To+12 Orders+160 Science+80 Civics
- "I shall select Governor [character] for training."the option does: -40 Money (-10/city)Gain trait: Frugal
- "Let us train Governor [character]."the option does: -40 Money (-10/city)Gain trait: Frugal
- "We should train Governor [character]."the option does: -40 Money (-10/city)Gain trait: Frugal
- "The nation's budget won't support such an expense, but I shall take it upon myself to instruct him."the option does: -3 OrdersGain trait: Frugal
- "I shall bind [character] to me and become frugal."the option does: Gain trait: FrugalLeader relationship: Owes Favor To
- "While we lack sufficient resources for that, promise that you'll spend time on creative endeavors together in the year ahead."the option does: -3 OrdersGain trait: Frugal
- "Although we lack the funds to hire a true master, I shall do my best to instruct him myself."the option does: -3 OrdersGain trait: Frugal
- "There is still much work to be done!"the option does: Gain trait: FrugalLeader relationship: Endeared To+12 Orders+160 Science+80 Civics
- "We cannot afford it right now."the option does: -2 LegitimacyGain trait: Frugal
- "It is the family's responsibility to honor him."the option does: Gain trait: FrugalRemembered: Refused to fund funeral (-20 opinion for 20 turns)
- "I will not be tainted by your foul schemes!"the option does: Gain trait: FrugalLeader relationship: Vengeful Against
- this branch: Gain trait: Frugal
- "While the nation's budget won't support hiring a retired judge, offer to take the time to instruct your beloved personally."the option does: -3 OrdersGain trait: Frugal
- "[character] sets an example to us all, waste not want not."the option does: Gain trait: FrugalLeader relationship: Disappointed With
- "We can't afford this, intriguing or no."the option does: Gain trait: Frugal
- "Study the Code of Hammurabi, and request Peace."the option does: Remembered (leader of you): You respected the Code of Hammurabi (+40 opinion, permanent)-4 OrdersGain trait: Frugal
- "Save money and it will multiply tenfold. Spend freely, and you will soon be spending tenfold."the option does: Gain trait: Frugal
- "Explain that it isn't possible just now, but make a vow to spend more time with him in the year ahead."the option does: -3 OrdersGain trait: Frugal
- "While there's not enough money in the treasury to support an entire laboratory, promise to spend more time on intellectual pursuits with your husband in the coming year."the option does: -3 OrdersGain trait: Frugal
- "We cannot afford it. Besides, it is an old building whose purpose has long been forgotten."the option does: +200 StoneGain trait: FrugalBegin project: The Ziggurat Crumbles+60 Discontent (city)Remembered: Failed to restore The Ziggurat (-20 opinion for 40 turns)
- "An elaborate, private garden is too expensive, but commit to spending time with your husband tending a more modest garden plot."the option does: -3 OrdersGain trait: Frugal
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The roll happens on a later turn, not when you click.
- "Send a more modest mission, aiming to delay any thought of hostilities."the option does: 25% chance next turn: becomes FrugalThe religion spreads to the target
Pick this option, draw from a pool 3
The option draws one trait from a pool. Only traits the character can still take are in the draw, so your odds are one in the number still valid, and they improve as the character collects the rest of the pool.
- "Teach [character] the meaning of wealth."pool: Frugal, Miserablethe option does: Gain a random trait
- "One cannot serve two masters, the frugal know this best."pool: Frugal, Extravagant, Prosperousthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Hire the tutor."pool: Intelligent, Educated, Frugalthe option does: Gain a random trait-160 Money (-40/city)-7 Orders
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The event grants it whichever option you pick.