Fast Talking
Fast-talk is the art of distraction and conning. If a successful proficiency check is made, the fast-talker is able to get away with whatever scam he is attempting. Modifiers are based on the Intelligence and Wisdom of the target, as shown on the table below. The DM may also introduce modifiers according to the difficulty or plausibility of what the character is attempting.
| Target's Intelligence | Modifier | Target's Wisdom | Modifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 or less | n/a | 3 or less | -5 |
| 4-5 | -3 | 4-5 | -3 |
| 6-8 | -1 | 6-8 | -1 |
| 9-12 | 0 | 9-12 | 0 |
| 13-15 | +1 | 13-15 | +1 |
| 16-17 | +2 | 16-17 | +3 |
| 18 | +3 | 18 | +5 |
| 19 | +5 | 19+ | n/a |
| 20 | n/a | - | - |
Modifiers are cumulative. Targets of Intelligence 3 or less are so dim that attempts to fast-talk them fail automatically because they can't follow what's being said. (Creatures that are so stupid are easy to fool in other ways, however.) Targets with Intelligence of 20 or more or Wisdom of 19 or more are impervious to fast-talking.
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