Burglar or Second Story Man
Also called “Cracksmen” in underworld parlance. A “Screwsman” is a burglar that specializes in opening safes.
Stealth and silence and awareness of what is happening around them are essential for a burglar getting in and out without being caught. As a result Burglars have the following benefits regarding Surprise Rolls;
Rogue Hit Dice is a D8
Weapon Proficiency
| Class | Initial Number | Non-Proficient Penalty | Added Weapon Proficiency Per Level |
| Rogue | 3 | -3 | 1/4 |
Burglar Abilities
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Level of Burglar |
Open Locks |
Find & Remove Traps & Search |
Move Silently |
Hide in Shadows |
Hear Noise |
Climb Walls |
|
1 |
25% |
20% |
15% |
10% |
10 % |
85% |
|
2 |
29% |
25% |
21% |
15% |
10 % |
86% |
|
3 |
33% |
30% |
27% |
20% |
15 % |
87% |
|
4 |
37% |
35% |
33% |
25% |
15 % |
88% |
|
5 |
42% |
40% |
40% |
31% |
20 % |
90% |
|
6 |
47% |
45% |
47% |
37% |
20% |
92% |
|
7 |
52% |
50% |
55% |
43% |
25% |
94% |
|
8 |
57% |
55% |
62% |
49% |
25% |
96% |
|
9 |
62% |
60% |
70% |
56% |
30% |
98% |
|
10 |
67% |
65% |
78% |
63% |
30% |
99% |
|
11 |
72% |
70% |
86% |
70% |
35% |
99.1% |
|
12 |
77% |
75% |
94% |
77% |
35% |
99.2% |
|
13 |
82% |
80% |
99% |
85% |
40% |
99.3% |
|
14 |
87% |
85% |
99% |
93% |
40% |
99.4% |
|
15 |
92% |
90% |
99% |
99% |
50% |
99.5% |
|
16 |
97% |
95% |
99% |
99% |
50% |
99.6% |
|
17 |
99% |
99% |
99% |
99% |
55% |
99.7% |
Being Surprised
-2 to Surprise Roll when Indoors
-1 to Surprise Roll when outside in an urban environment
0 modification to Surprise Roll in the countryside or rural/wilderness environment
Surprising Others
+2 to Surprise Roll when Indoors
+1 to Surprise Roll when outside in an urban environment
0 modification to Surprise Roll in the countryside or rural/wilderness environment
Tools of the Trade for a Cracksmen
The Jemmy (a small crowbar used to wrench open doors and windows) also called a “Rook.”‘
The Cutter (a tool to cut holes in woodwork)
A dozen Betties (lockpicks),
A Jack for removing or bending iron bars
A Dark-Lantern,
A Life-Preserver (a sap or blackjack)
A Chiv (a knife, to cut glass)
A Rope, to be used as a rope ladder
A few Kates (skeleton keys)
Lists are strips of cloth that the tools are wrapped in to facilitate easy disposal if a search by police seems likely.
Jack-in-the-box is a special tool designed to pry open all but the toughest safe, or “Peter.”
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Basic Burglar Skills |
Relevant Ability |
Notes & Modifier Check |
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Appraising* |
IQ |
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Contacts* |
CH |
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Fence Goods* |
IQ |
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|
IQ |
* A Burglar has these Core skills to start with at NO COST. The Burglar has these skills at a skill equal to Ability Score. The Rogue may elect to improve these skills by spending additional points.