III Wa r h a m m e r Fa n ta s y R o l e p l ay

Charlatan
Halfling, High Elf, Human
Unscrupulous and charming, you separate fools from their money;
thankfully, there is no shortage of fools…
A Charlatan traffics in trust, yet profits from treachery. By preying on
emotions and psychological weaknesses, Charlatans offer their ‘mark’ a
prize that is too good to be true. Social privilege provides no protection,
and even the loftiest citizens can fall victim to a skilled Charlatan. In
addition to a knack for lying, a lack of conscience is also of benefit to
Charlatans.
Charlatans include Swindlers, Con Artists, Gamblers, and other
Scoundrels seeking to prey on the gullible. Halflings often operate
distraction cons in small family groups. Young High Elves, slumming it
with Humans, treat their cons as one big game, not motivated by profit,
but to prove their superiority. Some experienced Charlatans work with
artists, who forge documentation for a cut of any profits.
‘I’ve carried this across countless leagues from the highest towers
of the Elves. See how it sparkles in the moonlight? Only magic can
cause this inner light! Unbelievable as it may be, I must grudgingly
part with it. For such power, any price is but a trifle!’
– Wolmar Rotte, Con Man
‘The last living heir of Lord Schwalb, you say? Hogwash! You’re the
fifth ‘heir’ to call this afternoon! How much did you pay for that scrap
of paper? Better yet, who’s the swindler what sold it to you?’
– Gerold Behn, Irritated Butler
To avoid rousing suspicion, Charlatans rarely stay in one area for
long. Few Swindlers openly admit to their calling, preferring instead
to masquerade as anyone other than themselves. Because of this, there
is little stopping Charlatans from pursuing side-matters of interests;
equally, afterwards, they can return to grafting anywhere with rich
fools willing to part with coin on naught but a promise.

charlatan Advance Scheme

WS BS S T I Agi Dex Int WP Fel
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Career Path
h Swindler — Brass 3
Skills: Bribery, Consume Alcohol, Charm, Entertain
(Storytelling), Gamble, Gossip, Haggle, Sleight of Hand
Talents: Cardsharp, Diceman, Etiquette (Any), Luck
Trappings: Backpack, 2 Sets of Clothing, Deck of Cards, Dice

Charlatan — Brass 5
Skills: Cool, Dodge, Entertain (Acting), Evaluate,
Intuition, Perception
Talents: Blather, Criminal, Fast Hands, Secret Identity
Trappings: 1 Forged Document, 2 Sets of Quality
Clothing, Selection of Coloured Powders and Water,
Selection of Trinkets and Charms

Con Artist — Silver 2

Skills: Language (Thief ), Lore (Heraldry), Pick Lock,
Secret Signs (Thief )
Talents: Attractive, Cat-tongued, Dealmaker, Read/Write
Trappings: Disguise Kit, Lock Picks, Multiple Forged
Documents

Scoundrel — Silver 4
Skills: Lore (Genealogy), Research
Talents: Gregarious, Master of Disguise, Nose for Trouble,
Suave
Trappings: Forged Seal, Writing Kit

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