Rogue
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Rogues are found in every city, town and village in the world of Gaea. The most common criminals are experts and warriors, representing the typical thug and cutthroat, but Rogues are often the elite of criminal organizations, spies, explorers and infiltrators. Many also serve as diplomats and others even work to solve crimes and mysteries as investigators and inquisitive agents. For even more, the thrill of adventure and the hunting of ancient ruins and the solving of puzzles and traps is a tempting endeavor and at this they are second to no one.
The Rogue is a flexible class that can benefit from a number of different areas. Not all Rogues are thieves and criminals. A Rogue can easily be a gentleman spy as much as a bounty hunter or tracker. For those who are interested in life on the darker side of things, there are a number of criminal guilds that do appeal to Rogue like characters and that offer benefits for their loyalty and membership.
Rogue
Role: Rogues excel at moving about unseen and catching foes unaware, and tend to avoid head-to-head combat. Their varied skills and abilities allow them to be highly versatile, with great variations in expertise existing between different rogues. Most, however, excel in overcoming hindrances of all types, from unlocking doors and disarming traps to outwitting magical hazards and conning dull-witted opponents.
Alignment: Any.
Hit Die: d8.
Class Skills:Acrobatics (Dex), Appraise (Int), Bluff (Cha), Climb (Str), Craft (Int), Diplomacy (Cha), Disable Device (Dex), Disguise (Cha), Escape Artist (Dex), Intimidate (Cha), Knowledge (dungeoneering) (Int), Knowledge (local) (Int), Linguistics (Int), Perception (Wis), Perform (Cha), Profession (Wis), Sense Motive (Wis), Sleight of Hand (Dex), Stealth (Dex), Swim (Str), and Use Magic Device (Cha).
Skill Ranks per Level: 8 + Int modifier.
| The Rogue | |||||
| Level | Base Attack Bonus | Fort Save | Ref Save | Will Save | Special |
| 1st | +0 | +0 | +2 | +0 | Sneak attack +1d6, trapfinding |
| 2nd | +1 | +0 | +3 | +0 | Evasion, rogue talent |
| 3rd | +2 | +1 | +3 | +1 | Sneak attack +2d6, trap sense +1 |
| 4th | +3 | +1 | +4 | +1 | Rogue talent, uncanny dodge |
| 5th | +3 | +1 | +4 | +1 | Sneak attack +3d6 |
| 6th | +4 | +2 | +5 | +2 | Rogue talent, trap sense +2 |
| 7th | +5 | +2 | +5 | +2 | Sneak attack +4d6 |
| 8th | +6/+1 | +2 | +6 | +2 | Improved uncanny dodge, rogue talent |
| 9th | +6/+1 | +3 | +6 | +3 | Sneak attack +5d6, trap sense +3 |
| 10th | +7/+2 | +3 | +7 | +3 | Advanced talents, rogue talent |
| 11th | +8/+3 | +3 | +7 | +3 | Sneak attack +6d6 |
| 12th | +9/+4 | +4 | +8 | +4 | Rogue talent, trap sense +4 |
| 13th | +9/+4 | +4 | +8 | +4 | Sneak attack +7d6 |
| 14th | +10/+5 | +4 | +9 | +4 | Rogue talent |
| 15th | +11/+6/+1 | +5 | +9 | +5 | Sneak attack +8d6, trap sense +5 |
| 16th | +12/+7/+2 | +5 | +10 | +5 | Rogue talent |
| 17th | +12/+7/+2 | +5 | +10 | +5 | Sneak attack +9d6 |
| 18th | +13/+8/+3 | +6 | +11 | +6 | Rogue talent, trap sense +6 |
| 19th | +14/+9/+4 | +6 | +11 | +6 | Sneak attack +10d6 |
| 20th | +15/+10/+5 | +6 | +12 | +6 | Master strike, rogue talent |
Class Features
Rogue Talents
Starter Kits
Rogues are often sly thieves and glib-tongued skill masters. They aren't primary combatants, but can slip in and help where they're needed. Many of them focus on dexterity, with other attributes as secondary. They pick locks and find traps, but tend to be good at getting where they're not supposed to be. Since Tenebrae focuses on groups rather than a lot of solo adventures, be sure to be prepared to work with your party.
Rogues possess a number of tricks at their disposal and while competent in combat, aren't a primary combatant. This is a common mistake, though it doesn't mean they're incompetent, just that their role is different.
Common combat styles for the rogue include two-weapon fighting, fencing, or sword and shield fighting. Both of these styles require a high dex, and as many rogues aren't very strong, they tend to take Weapon Finesse. Another popular style is archery, though sneak-attack at a distance is difficult.
| Concept | Attributes | Feats and Skills | Notes |
| Scout | Dexterity, Strength | Feats: Alertness, Point-Blank Shot, Precise Shot
Skills: Stealth, Perception, Survival, Knowledge/Nature, Escape Artist, Diplomacy...any number of skills could fit into this concept, depending on if you're more city or nature focused |
You excel at sneaking up on foes and can make your way through basic wilderness. You're also quite adept with a bow. |
| Thief | Dexterity, Intelligence | Feats: Stealthy, Deft Hands, Skill Focus, Fleet, Alertness
Skills: Disable Device, Sleight of Hands, Stealth, Perception, Sense Motive, Escape Artist, Use Magic Device |
You're a quick-moving shadow. Combat isn't your main role, though you can be helpful in assisting your allies, especially with Use Magic Device. Consider picking up a bow or a light shield and blade. |
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