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Faldred · 06-09-06, 05:00 PM

As has been pointed out, a Rogue isn't just a thief. Many Rogues aren't theives at all. They are "skillful" characters, and depending on your focus, can lead to several different characterizations.

The typical "thief" rogue is clever (high INT) and nimble (high DEX). She (any pronoun will do) is going to focus on stealth, opening locks, and dealing with traps (set, detect, disable), and lastly combat support skills.

A "scout" rogue (my favorite way to play one), is similar in skill set, though is more likely to focus on spot and listen skills rather than locks and traps. This would be the most likely way to multi-class a ranger, as the "scout" mentality syncs well with a ranger's skills.

A "diplomat" rogue may put more emphasis on CHA, and related skills of bluff, intimidate, and persuade. This is more of a RP rogue than a combat rogue.

A "thug" (high STR and CON, lower INT) won't be as skillful, but will likely compliment her other combat skills with some stealth. A fair fight is for Paladins, not thugs.

06-09-06, 05:00 PM	#13
Faldred Character Approver Characters Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: US-Eastern Posts: 1,006 Thanks: 21 Thanked 68 Times in 52 Posts	RE: Rogue Levels As has been pointed out, a Rogue isn't just a thief. Many Rogues aren't theives at all. They are "skillful" characters, and depending on your focus, can lead to several different characterizations. The typical "thief" rogue is clever (high INT) and nimble (high DEX). She (any pronoun will do) is going to focus on stealth, opening locks, and dealing with traps (set, detect, disable), and lastly combat support skills. A "scout" rogue (my favorite way to play one), is similar in skill set, though is more likely to focus on spot and listen skills rather than locks and traps. This would be the most likely way to multi-class a ranger, as the "scout" mentality syncs well with a ranger's skills. A "diplomat" rogue may put more emphasis on CHA, and related skills of bluff, intimidate, and persuade. This is more of a RP rogue than a combat rogue. A "thug" (high STR and CON, lower INT) won't be as skillful, but will likely compliment her other combat skills with some stealth. A fair fight is for Paladins, not thugs.