diff --git a/evennia/contrib/rpg/traits/traits.py b/evennia/contrib/rpg/traits/traits.py
index da1e5b5e9d..d528dc121a 100644
--- a/evennia/contrib/rpg/traits/traits.py
+++ b/evennia/contrib/rpg/traits/traits.py
@@ -173,9 +173,10 @@ if trait1 > trait2:
 
 `value = (base + mod) * mult`
 
-The static trait has a `base` value and an optional `mod`-ifier and 'mult'-iplier. A typical use
-of a static trait would be a Strength stat or Skill value. That is, something
-that varies slowly or not at all, and which may be modified in-place.
+The static trait has a `base` value and an optional `mod`-ifier and 'mult'-iplier.
+The modifier defaults to 0, and the multiplier to 1.0, for no change in value.
+A typical use of a static trait would be a Strength stat or Skill value. That is, 
+somethingthat varies slowly or not at all, and which may be modified in-place.
 
 ```python
 > obj.traits.add("str", "Strength", trait_type="static", base=10, mod=2)
@@ -200,15 +201,16 @@ that varies slowly or not at all, and which may be modified in-place.
     min/unset     base    base+mod                       max/unset
     |--------------|--------|---------X--------X------------|
                                   current    value
-                                             = current
-                                             + mod
+                                             = (current
+                                             + mod)
                                              * mult
 
 A counter describes a value that can move from a base. The `.current` property
 is the thing usually modified. It starts at the `.base`. One can also add a
 modifier, which is added to both the base and to current. '.value' is then formed 
-by multiplying by the multiplier. The min/max of the range are optional, a boundary 
-set to None will remove it. A suggested use for a Counter Trait would be to track skill values.
+by multiplying by the multiplier, which defaults to 1.0 for no change. The min/max 
+of the range are optional, a boundary set to None will remove it. A suggested use 
+for a Counter Trait would be to track skill values.
 
 ```python
 > obj.traits.add("hunting", "Hunting Skill", trait_type="counter",
@@ -1210,8 +1212,8 @@ class CounterTrait(Trait):
     min/unset     base    base+mod                       max/unset
      |--------------|--------|---------X--------X------------|
                                     current   value
-                                              = current
-                                              + mod
+                                              = (current
+                                              + mod)
                                               * mult
 
     - value = (current + mod) * mult, starts at base + mod