Alliance

Cost:	Varies depending on the number of allies you have, their relative level of power, and the frequency with which they show up to help you out of a jam. See chart below for specifics.
Description:	You have someone or something that helps you accomplish your goals.
Benefit:	You have someone or something that helps you accomplish your goals.

Specifics of your ally:

# Involved	CP		Power	CP		Appear (on 3d6)	Multiplier
1-2	0		Average	0		15 or less	x4
3-5	5		Above Average	5		10 or less	x2
6-20	10		Very Powerful	10		7 or less	x1
21-100	20		Extremely Powerful	15
101+	30		Unearthly Strong	20

Example: In his youth, Loren was responsible for saving a man’s life. The man (0 CP) has sworn to devote his life to helping Loren, and has spent the past few years becoming a very capable swordsman (10 CP). He helps Loren at every opportunity (x4 multiplier). Brian’s support has cost Loren 40 (0 + 10 x 4) CP.