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Rules / Talents / Stealth Talents

Stealth Talents

Smuggling, sneaking and moving unseen.

TalentTierRequirementsBenefit
Experienced Smuggler11+ ranks in StealthWhen the GM checks whether passive observers notice a small concealed item on you, treat your d20 as at least 10 (15 at 5+ ranks; automatic success at 10+).
Terrain Stalker11+ ranks in StealthChoose rubble, snow or underbrush. While Undetected in it, Sneak up to 5 ft without a check if you stay more than 10 ft from enemies, and approach to 15 ft while Avoiding Notice.
Quiet Allies12+ ranks in StealthWhen you Avoid Notice and allies Follow the Expert, the group rolls one Stealth check with the lowest modifier.
Foil Senses15+ ranks in StealthYou are always considered to be taking precautions against special senses when you Avoid Notice, Hide or Sneak.
Swift Sneak15+ ranks in StealthSneak at full Speed, including while burrowing, climbing, flying or swimming.
Legendary Sneak2Swift Sneak; 9+ ranks in StealthHide and Sneak without cover or concealment. During exploration you get the benefits of Avoiding Notice while using other tactics.

Experienced Smuggler

Tier 1
Skill

Requires: 1+ ranks in Stealth

When the GM checks whether passive observers notice a small concealed item on you, treat your d20 as at least 10 (15 at 5+ ranks; automatic success at 10+). No help against active searches.

Terrain Stalker

Tier 1
Skill

Requires: 1+ ranks in Stealth

Choose rubble, snow or underbrush. While Undetected in it, Sneak up to 5 ft without a check if you stay more than 10 ft from enemies, and approach to 15 ft while Avoiding Notice.

Special: this talent can be taken multiple times.

Quiet Allies

Tier 1
Skill

Requires: 2+ ranks in Stealth

When you Avoid Notice and allies Follow the Expert, the group rolls one Stealth check with the lowest modifier.

Foil Senses

Tier 1
Skill

Requires: 5+ ranks in Stealth

You are always considered to be taking precautions against special senses when you Avoid Notice, Hide or Sneak.

Swift Sneak

Tier 1
Skill

Requires: 5+ ranks in Stealth

Sneak at full Speed, including while burrowing, climbing, flying or swimming.

Legendary Sneak

Tier 2
Skill

Requires: Swift Sneak; 9+ ranks in Stealth

Hide and Sneak without cover or concealment. During exploration you get the benefits of Avoiding Notice while using other tactics.