There are several character jobs available in Rebuild 2, and getting high stats in any of them is a key part of having a successful run of the game. Stats can be increased by having characters perform the appropriate tasks –as long as they are led by a character with the needed knowhow.
Leadership – characters with this trait are marked with a blue flag (by default, your character will have this trait). Leaders have the ability to inspire and organize people, this means that they are perfect for recruiting new members to join the group and they would do well preaching in a church or bartending as they can easily uplift the morale of everyone in town (at a high enough level, a leader can raise the morale of the city by one point each day).
Soldiers – these are the fighters of the group, characters with this ability have a bull’s eye icon on their status. With their proficiency in the use of firearms, soldiers are the key elements to successfully removing zombies from new locations and in fending off attacks from both hordes and gangs.
Builders – are equipped with the knowhow when it comes to buildings and structures, this means that if you want to expand your borders, you will need their help. Characters with the builder skill have a hammer and screwdriver icon on their status and will be able to fortify buildings, change the purpose of certain structures and most importantly, reclaim blocks to expand your active territory. Having builders early on helps a lot, since they can provide you with schools, farms or any other utility structure early on.
Scavengers – these are the characters who are able to seek out and obtain important items such as food, weapons and other materials from locations outside of your territory. Scavenging nearby locations is a hit or miss thing –sending in highly skilled scavengers does not necessarily equate getting good loot, but with zombies running at you from every angle, every little bit helps. Also, characters with the scavenger skill are also well suited for running farms in order to ensure that there is a steady flow of food for the city.
Scientists – marked by a green flask icon in their status bar, these characters are your ticket to getting upgrades for the farm, defense, recruitment and even a chance at finding a cure for the zombie plague. While their only purpose is to do research in a laboratory, the rewards for the time and effort needed to finish their studies are truly worth it. Of course, it goes without saying that focus on the use of scientists should only be pursued mid-game and onwards (unless you are really lucky to have recruited a high level scientist and easily acquire a laboratory).