A trait is just a perk that you can only get at Character Creation.

We haven't seen what perks we will start with so no telling one way or the other on traits.

And if they aren't there, then someone will mod them in.

No.

It's a perk that has both positive and negative effects that you only get at character creation.

Where did you get the idea I don't like that?

thats the very reason I DO like the series.

Well since the Lone Survivor is a vet and F3 and FONV always allowed three tagged skills, I'm betting we will get to chose some skill perks to start with.

That would also be the time to select any traits.

I really think this is just wishful thinking.

Would've been nice if he actually was a veterinarian and the idea was to go on with that as a basis for building a character. As opposed to gimmicky combat veteran (possibly to justify being combat adept from the get go and dumping the need to show a character that does not know how to fight).