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One possibility is random stat caps rolled at creation (not displayed to the player). I think The Inquisition uses a system like this.
However while I'm not fond of randomization dictating your character's abilities either, I think some randomization is good for variety; perhaps you could modify the above in a couple of ways:
1) roll stat caps randomly, then weigh each cap based on character's chosen race and class, and answers to questions such as: "were your parents gentry/laborers/slaves", "as a child did you play outside/read".
2) of course the total sum of stat caps is the same for each character.
3) characters can increase stats past the cap, but must spend xp to do so; prior to the cap stats can increase with use or xp spent through trains.
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