<aside> 🗡️ Rogue subclass: The Gentleman Thief
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The Gentleman Thief stands apart as a rogue of refined tastes and cunning exploits. Masters of etiquette as much as they are skilled in the arts of thievery, these rogues blend charm with deception to navigate high society and low alleys alike. With a penchant for swindling the elite and a code of honor that sets them apart, Gentleman Thieves employ a combination of grace, wit, and daring acrobatics to outmaneuver their foes and liberate valuable treasures.
"Vhyra is a high half-elf, the illegitimate daughter of an upper-city nobleman and a young courtesan. After her mother's untimely demise, her father sent the young girl to a secluded institution where she quickly learned that the only thing she cannot be deprived of is knowledge. After escaping from the abbey, she acquired the skills of a street thief. However, after stealing from the wrong person, she left Baldur's Gate in search of her rightful place in the world - and to pilfer some valuable books. She has just returned to the city with ambitious plans for the Sorcerous Sundries when chaos erupted."
<aside> ℹ️ (birthname: Amanodel) • Race: High Half-elf • Age: 78 • Gender: Female • Height: 170 cm (5'7) • Weight: 68 kg (150lbs) • Eye color: Silver • Hair color: White-ash • Alignment: Chaotic Good
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If you spend at least 1 minute observing or interacting with another creature outside combat, you can learn certain information about its capabilities compared to your own.
You have honed your ability to shape your personality and to read the personalities of others.
If you spend 1 hour observing a creature, you can then spend 8 hours crafting a disguise you can quickly don to mimic that creature. Making the disguise requires a disguise kit. You must make checks as normal to disguise yourself, but you can assume the disguise as an action.
When you choose this archetype at 3rd level, you gain proficiency with the disguise kit, the forgery kit, and one gaming set of your choice. You also learn two languages of your choice.
Additionally, you can unerringly mimic the speech patterns and accent of a creature that you hear speak for at least 1 minute, enabling you to pass yourself off as a native speaker of a particular land, provided that you know the language.
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Vhyra entered a world of intrigue from the moment of her birth as the illegitimate daughter of an upper-city nobleman and a young courtesan.
After her mother's untimely demise, Vhyra was sent to a secluded institution by her father. Determined to break free, she escaped to the streets of Baldur's Gate, where she discovered that knowledge was her only invulnerable possession.
During her teenage years, Vhyra found herself under the protection of a hag who ran a gang of children. In exchange for her thieving skills, the hag provided them with protection. It was during this time that Vhyra honed her skills as a street thief, learning the basics of deception and survival. However, her life took a dangerous turn when she stole from an important Guild member who sought her demise. Realizing the gravity of her actions, Vhyra made the decision to flee Baldur's Gate, seeking refuge in another city.
In her early thirties, Vhyra's life took a daring turn when she pickpocketed a member of the shadow thieves, earning her mentorship under a renowned deep gnome vault-breaker. Her skills as a thief evolved, and she found love with Keil, a charismatic black-haired high-elf. Their romance culminated in a drunken marriage ceremony officiated by a pirate captain, leading to blissful months of adventures and heists.
The turning point arrived during a grand heist to pilfer a secret Zhentarim vault hidden in the abandoned sewers. As a wizard, Keil's role was to provide magical portals for their escape. However, chaos erupted when the group triggered a silent alarm. In a shocking betrayal, Keil abandoned Vhyra and their mentor, leaving them captive to the Zentharim. Vhyra's mentor suffered a brutal demise, a trauma that would haunt her for years.
Facing captivity and torture, Vhyra used her wit and resourcefulness to navigate a treacherous path to freedom. She was forced to leverage her intelligence and, reluctantly, her body to escape the clutches of her captors. This dark chapter in her life left a lasting impact, shaping her approach to love and intimacy. Since, she became an elite thief working for high-profile clients, specializing in infiltration and stealing from the elite.
"Help me get back to Baldur’s Gate, let me do my thing on the way, and I’ll help you get so much richer by the time we step through the city gates… Easy."
