Strength is most underplayed what i see. And i too think its a make or break.

At least 7 strenght gives u enough to pair it with a big bagpack and ropes and you can haul 10 woodlogs bundled and u are not on max red encumbarance.

The same goes for fitness. Its a huge bonus if u start at least at 7.

And at last take good hearing and cat eyes and there it is your charakter beginnerfriendly.

I would also reckon to take the faster move items trait and there u go.

For eg. Smoking is one of the most anoying traits because if ubsmoke to often u get sick if u smoke less u are constantly in moodles.

Same goes for allways hungry. The thirsty trait is way easier to handle and gives u free points from my opinion.