diff --git a/TrekSharp.AdventureTools/Shared/LifepathWizard.razor b/TrekSharp.AdventureTools/Shared/LifepathWizard.razor
index b4ddb51..22e390c 100644
--- a/TrekSharp.AdventureTools/Shared/LifepathWizard.razor
+++ b/TrekSharp.AdventureTools/Shared/LifepathWizard.razor
@@ -241,7 +241,7 @@
     <WizardStage ValidatationFunction=hasUpbringing>
         <Content>
             <p> 
-                Select an upbrining for your character. Upbrinings represent the potential values and skilles your character would have been experienced to while in their formative years. Your character may choose to embrace this upbrining or reject it.
+                Select an upbrining for your character. Upbrinings represent the potential values and skills your character would have been experienced to while in their formative years. Your character may choose to embrace this upbrining or reject it.
             </p>
             <ListSelect @ref=upbringingSelect Title="UPBRINGING" List=upbringings Filterable=true OnSelectionChanged=StateHasChanged>
                 <Info>
diff --git a/TrekSharp/src/Character.cs b/TrekSharp/src/Character.cs
index f8cd186..b096eec 100644
--- a/TrekSharp/src/Character.cs
+++ b/TrekSharp/src/Character.cs
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ public int Determination {
         set => _det = (value < 0 ? 0 : value);
     }
 
-    public override int BonusStress => Talents.Select(talent => talent.StressModifier).Sum();
+    public override int BonusStress => Talents.Select(talent => talent?.StressModifier ?? 0).Sum();
 
 }