Criminal/Spy

You are an experienced criminal with a history of breaking the law. You have spent a lot of time among other criminals and still have contacts within the criminal underworld. You’re far closer than most people to the world of murder, theft, and violence that pervades the underbelly of civilization, and you have survived up to this point by flouting the rules and regulations of society.

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Criminal Specialty

There are many kinds of criminals, and within a thieves’ guild or similar criminal organization, individual members have particular specialties. Even criminals who operate outside of such organizations have strong preferences for certain kinds o f crimes over others. Choose the role you played in your criminal life, or roll on the table below.

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Feature Criminal Contact

You have a reliable and trustworthy contact who acts as your liaison to a network o f other criminals. You know how to get messages to and from your contact, even over great distances; specifically, you know the local messengers, corrupt caravan masters, and seedy sailors who can deliver m essages for you.

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Suggested Characteristics

Criminals might seem like villains on the surface, and many of them are villainous to the core. But some have an abundance of endearing, if not redeeming, characteristics. There might be honor among thieves, but criminals rarely show any respect for law or authority.

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Variant Criminal: Spy

Although your capabilities are not much different from those of a burglar or smuggler, you learned and practiced them in a very different context: as an espionage agent. You might have been an officially sanctioned agent o f the crown, or perhaps you sold the secrets you uncovered to the highest bidder.

Career

Qualifications

Have to get the attention of a crime syndicate to get some really good jobs or just do whatever you want without getting caught.

Career Progression

Depending on how valuable you are to your crime syndicate, you will get into various levels of trust. At the lower levels, you should expect that you will be instantly thrown away if it meant saving someone at the top.
Influence can vary based on items stolen, race, syndicate payouts, bribes, shakedowns, blackmail.

Payment & Reimbursement

Depending on the job, payment is based on the value of the item taken.

Other Benefits

Well the loot is always nice, and you get to look shady looking gear without anyone ever questioning you evidently.

Perception

Purpose

To acquire things that are not yours and make them yours.

Social Status

If discovered, generally frowned upon and can risk imprisonment.

Demographics

Rampant throughout the world. Highest concentration in cities or busy roads as the rewards are higher.

Operations

Tools

Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Stealth
Tool Proficiencies:One type of gaming set, thieves' tools
Equipment:A crowbar, a set of dark common clothes including a hood, and a belt pouch containing 15 gp

Materials

Usually requires thieves tools, some kind of distraction mechanism, and possibly a disguise.

Workplace

Anywhere and everywhere that there is an opportunity.

Provided Services

Stealing artwork, collecting intel

Dangers & Hazards

Getting caught can normally lead to incarceration or death. Some methods of stealing require methods of entry that can be dangerous to do and can be life threatning.

Alternative Names

Burglar, Catpurse, Thief, Robber, Shoplifter, Pickpocket, mugger, poacher, bandit, pirate

Demand

staple

Legality

Crime syndicates can normally bribe or blackmail people to look the other way, but generally is considered illegal in all aspects. Charges can range from a few days of imprisonment to death sentence.

Other Associated professions

• Rogue

Related Locations

• Continent of Khorvaire