Legend:
(pp.X) Page X of the GURPS Basic Set.
(Z pp.X) Page X of GURPS Zombies.
[X] Costs X points instead of the book amount
[-] Not recommended for first session characters in this campaign, but not disallowed.
[+] Highly recommended for a first character focused on survival.
[r X] Limited to less than or equal to X ranks for starting characters.
[v 25] Limited to 25-point variant only.
[u (X)] Requires Unusual Background (X), and that background cost is in addition to the cost of the trait which required it in the first place.
[--u (X)] Characters with Unusual Background (X) can't take this trait.

Note that the following lists include higher and lower-point variants, unless stated otherwise.

Note that the following lists include trait variants in GURPS Zombies.

Note that most trait enhancements and modifiers are allowed -- but ask the GM first.

Allowed Skills: Unless a character has Unusual Background (Outlander), it should be assumed that they are buying the TL3 version of a skill.