Though it may come as a bit of a surprise, this topic is certainly in my sphere of interest. 

Gotta head out in a few minutes, but I do have to ask this- you've mentioned DnD/Pathfinder, but how familiar are you with world of darkness?  I can't help but note that WoD also has nine stats (they are divided three to each social, mental and physical), not to mention they also have a separate set of health boxes vaguely reminiscent of the hearts bars in Zelda games.  They also have resource stats as well, such as mana (for mages at least, it has other names for other classes).

I also see you posted this on another board as well, do you have any preference in which thread I reply to? XD