Key Stats: DEX, INT
Hit Die: 1d6
Starting HP: 10
Saves: DEX+, WIL-
Armor: Leather Armor
Weapons: DEX Weapons
Starting Gear: 2 Daggers, Sling, Cheap Hides, Chalk
Levels
Level 1
Sneak Attack
(1/turn) When you crit, deal +1d6 damage.
Vicious Opportunist
(1/turn) When you hit a Distracted target with a melee attack, you may change the Primary Die roll to whatever you like (changing it to the max value counts as a crit).
Distracted
A target is Distracted if it is adjacent to or Taunted by an ally, or if it cannot see you.
Level 2
Cheat
You’re a well–rounded cheater. Gain the following abilities:
- (1/round) You may either Move or Hide for free.
- (1/day) You may change any skill check to 10+INT.
- If you roll less than 10 on Initiative, you may change it to 10 instead.
- You may gain advantage on skill checks while playing any games, competitions, or placing wagers. If you’re caught though…
Magic?
The Cheat has some abilities that look magical-they might be, but don’t have to be. You have your ways, okay? No need to explain how you did that, not even to the GM!
Level 3
Subclass
Choose a Cheat subclass.
Sneak Attack (2)
Your Sneak Attack becomes 1d8.
Thieves’ Cant
You learn the secret language of rogues and scoundrels.
Level 4
Key Stat Increase
+1 DEX or INT.
Underhanded Ability
Choose an Underhanded Ability.
Trade Secrets
Whenever you spend a night talking shop with other roguish types during a Safe Rest, you may choose different Cheat options available to you
Level 5
Twist the Blade
Action: Change one of your Sneak Attack dice to whatever you like.
Quick Read
- (1/encounter) Gain advantage on an Assess check.
- (1/day) Gain advantage on an Examination check.
Secondary Stat Increase
+1 WIL or STR.
Level 6
Underhanded Ability (2)
Choose a 2nd Underhanded Ability.
THAT’S Not What Happened!
(1/Safe Rest) Action: After a Distracted enemy attacks you, you may change the Primary Die roll to whatever you like (changing the die to the minimum value counts as a miss).
Level 7
Subclass
Gain your Cheat subclass feature.
Sneak Attack (3)
Your Sneak Attack becomes 2d8.
Level 8
Underhanded Ability (3)
Choose a 3rd Underhanded Ability.
Key Stat Increase
+1 DEX or INT.
Level 9
Sneak Attack (4)
Your Sneak Attack becomes 2d10.
Secondary Stat Increase
+1 WIL or STR.
Level 10
Underhanded Ability (4)
Choose a 4th Underhanded Ability.
Level 11
Subclass
Gain your Cheat subclass feature.
Sneak Attack (5)
Your Sneak Attack becomes 2d12.
Level 12
Underhanded Ability (5)
Choose a 5th Underhanded Ability.
Key Stat Increase
+1 DEX or INT.
Level 13
Twist the Blade (2)
(1/turn) You can Twist the Blade for free.
Secondary Stat Increase
+1 WIL or STR.
Level 14
Underhanded Ability (6)
Choose a 6th Underhanded Ability.
Level 15
Subclass
Gain your Cheat subclass feature.
Sneak Attack (6)
Your Sneak Attack becomes 2d20.
Level 16
Underhanded Ability (7)
Choose a 7th Underhanded Ability.
Key Stat Increase
+1 DEX or INT.
Level 17
Sneak Attack (7)
Your Sneak Attack becomes 3d20.
Secondary Stat Increase
+1 WIL or STR.
Level 18
Underhanded Ability (8)
Choose an 8th Underhanded Ability.
Level 19
Epic Boon
Choose an Epic Boon.
Level 20
Supreme Execution
+1 to any 2 of your stats. When you attack with a blade, you do not require targets to be Distracted to trigger Vicious Opportunist.