The hero is 12–15 years old (in human years— adjust this for other races). He has only 4 points to adjust his attributes instead of 5, and 10 skill points instead of 12. He may also have legal restrictions depending on the setting (can’t drive, own a firearm, and so on).
On the plus side, youths have a fair amount of luck. They draw one extra Benny at the beginning of each game session (this stacks with other Edges such Luck or Great Luck).
Most Young characters should also take the Small Hindrance, but it’s not mandatory.
As a Major Hindrance, the character is Very Young (8 to 11 years old). He has only 3 points for attributes and 10 for skills, and the Small Hindrance. Very Young heroes draw two extra Bennies at the start of each session.