Does a Permanent weakness such as Indebted count toward deck size, and does it start in play?

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Yes, it starts each game in play and is not shuffled into the deck. It does not count toward deck size but still counts toward deckbuilding restrictions, and it cannot be discarded.

Arkham Horror: The Card Game (Revised Core Set)

Does a Permanent weakness such as Indebted count toward deck size, and does it start in play?