Characters in Dungeon Siege II have three attributes -- strength, dexterity, and intelligence -- which they improve by fighting in battles. Shown below are the benefits gained from each attribute.

Each point of Strength adds:

• 2.50 to health
• 0.05 to mana
• 0.15-0.25 to melee damage

Each point of Dexterity adds:

• 1.95 to health
• 0.60 to mana
• 0.15-0.25 to ranged damage

Each point of Intelligence adds:

• 1.15 to health
• 4.35 to mana
• Magnitude and mana cost to spells (the exact amount depends on the spell)

Note: These numbers might not be perfectly accurate, but they are close.