Criminal

Overview

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.

Features

Skill Proficiencies

You have proficiency in the Deception and Stealth skills.

Tool Proficiencies

You gain proficiency with one type of gaming set and thieves’ tools.

Equipment

You start with a crowbar, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp.

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 of crimes over others. Choose or roll on the table below for the role you played in your criminal life.

d8 Specialty

1. Blackmailer
2. Burglar
3. Enforcer
4. Fence
5. Highway Robber
6. Hired Killer
7. Pickpocket
8. Smuggler

Criminal Contact

You have a reliable and trustworthy contact who acts as your liaison to a network of 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 messages for you.

Suggested Characters

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.