====== Rogue ======
Rogues are jacks of all trades, thriving in stealth, subterfuge, and sabotage. They slip into the shadows, strike from unexpected angles, and use a variety of tricks to stay one step ahead. From poisons and traps to the art of assassination, the Rogue is never where you expect—but always where it matters most.

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===== 🗡️ Class Overview =====

  * **Combat Role:** Skirmisher / Utility / Tactical Assassin
  * **Magic Access:** None
  * **Armor Access:** May wear **up to 25 points** of armor
  * **Weapon Access:** Generally favors **small or one-handed weapons**
  * **Health Gain:** 3 points per level:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

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===== 🧪 Core Specialties =====

Rogues often excel in:

  * **Poison Use** – via the **Create Poison** skill
  * **Alchemy** – crafting unique and volatile brews
  * **Assassination** – including the **Backstab**, **Waylay**, and **Assassinate** skill chain
  * **Trap Mechanics** – with access to **Trap Making** and **Disarm Trap**
  * **Infiltration** – such as **Pick Locks** and **Evaluate**

They can also dabble in various craft and knowledge skills based on build.

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===== 🧱 Restrictions =====

  * May not wear more than **25 points** of armor
  * May not use spell slots or cast magic
  * Must acquire Rogue-centric skills through XP and prerequisites—no innate abilities

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===== 🧭 Roleplay Suggestions =====

  * Rogues thrive on cunning—play a character who watches, waits, and then strikes
  * Avoid the center of attention in combat; your strength lies in unpredictability
  * You may be a thief, an assassin, a scout, or a saboteur—but you’re always dangerous

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===== 📘 XP Costs & Skills =====

Common skills accessible to Rogues include:

^ Skill              ^ Related Perks                 ^ Rogue XP Cost ^
| Backstab           | Bonus damage from stealth     | 150           |
| Waylay             | Temporarily disable a foe     | 150           |
| Assassinate        | Execute weakened enemies      | 150           |
| Create Poison      | Craft and apply toxins        | 30            |
| Trap Making        | Build mechanical traps        | 40–80         |
| Disarm Trap        | Bypass mechanical traps       | 30            |
| Pick Locks         | Unlock mundane locks          | 30            |
| Evaluate           | Assess item value or purpose  | 30            |
| Alchemy            | Craft explosive compounds     | 30            |

See the [[operations:public:interactive_rulebook:core:xp_costs|XP & Skill Cost Tables]] for full breakdown.

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**Play a Rogue if you want to outsmart your foes, strike where it hurts, and turn every situation to your advantage.**