Risus uses a cliche system clearly influenced by Atlas Games[?]' Over the Edge[?] and is also similar in some ways to Unknown Armies[?], another "skill-list-less" system.
... are 5,400 people, 1,693 households, and 1,286 families residing in the town. The population density is 387.5/km² (1,003.8/mi²). There are 1,723 housing units ...