Performance describes the social capabilities and creativity of your Main Character. This Stat is essential to the Influence Someone action.
When solving a problem, this stat will be rolled when the main character approaches the problem through smooth-talking, deception, or misdirection. This stat also applies when impressing others or performing a creative skill, like singing or painting. Not every social situation will warrant this stat. If your main character is trying to solve a problem with a more genuine social connection, Empathy may be the better choice.
In the alternate Battling style of Contests this stat replaces Trainer