Speaking of Talents, I've always been a bit confused by the connection between Talents and Stats.
If I may use Fiore as an example:

[indent]Animal Handling (Cha): (Rank 1 + 5 Cha + 2 Other) = 8[/indent]

I understand that he is a Rank 1 in Animal Handling, and I also understand that he gets a +2 bonus toward Animal Handling Rolls thanks to his "Animal Magnetism" Trait, but...
What does the number 8 represent? Is it overall skill level? Roll bonus?
Why is the Charisma score added in? I thought Talents and Stats had their own separate, respective Rolls.
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