An argument/discussion i had with one brute was about the fitness pool. He argued that CoV was designed with not needing any of them in mind. I think this isn't true. Although, I do remember hearing about it from someone before the game was released.
From experience I'd say fitness is necessary and, also, if it really wasn't, why would they have it available? With mods to char types to account for not using it plus adding it would give double the benefit. And they seem very strict about maintaining a balance.
