This post will update with stat, and a small description as they are aquired/unlocked in the book.

  Health: Obviously how much life you have :)

  Mana: Used to cast spells and activate certain skills.

  Stamina: Used for certain melee attacks, arduous tasks,basically almost anything requiring physical activity.

  Strength: Determines Damage, and the maximum load a character can handle( armour weight, item weight ect.)

  You might be reading a pirated copy. Look for the official release to support the author.

  Dexterity: Quickens speed of strikes, helps better skills using the hands. ( skinning, fletching, jewlcrafting etc)

  Intellect: Increases mana 3 mana per point, and .1 mana regen per second per point.

  Wisdom: Increases spell power, and allows more advanced spells to be cast.

  Agility: Increases probability of dodging, and slightly increases movement speed.

  Vitality: Increases max health by 2 per point.