Focused

(Unearthed Arcana, page 88, DnD 3.5)

[Trait]

You can keep your attention on a task despite many distractions; however, events in the background pass you by.

Benefit

You gain a +1 bonus on Concentration checks. Drawback: You take a -1 penalty on Spot checks and Listen checks. Roleplaying Ideas: Characters with this trait often seem singleminded or even obsessive in their focus on a specifi c task.