Outlaw

The Outlaw is one of six core Archetypes in the Rainwall system. Outlaws are best at robbing and stealing. These people take full advantage of the fact that law and order has gone out the window. They operate best with high Dexterity and Economic Influence scores. The three sub-types for the Outlaw are Hustler, Smuggler, and Spy.

Description

A world rendered lawless. Sometimes the only way to get what you need is to acquisition it through methods previously viewed as unscrupulous. It's a dog-eat-dog world out there, and when other methods fail the Outlaw comes in. Stealing, grifting, and forgery are the name of the game for these individuals. Having someone skilled in these methods can give a group the edge it needs to get ahead in this miserable landscape. In a constant battle for resources, often the best play is to acquire what you need without the heavy risk of using head-on force. And when negotiations fall through, the Outlaw finds another way.

Outlaw Sub-Types

• Hustler - The Hustler, also known as the swindler or con artist, is highly adept at scamming people. They are part Charmer, part thief, and they can make just about any fool part with their hard-won resources. They are unmatched when it comes to lying.
• Smuggler - The Smuggler excels at acquiring resources and transporting them. They understand the importance of safeguarding their wares and concealing them from those who would want to steal them.
• Spy - The Spy excels at blending in wherever they are. They will infiltrate even the most dangerous places to observe or collect valuable information. They rely on their charm and casual demeanor to disarm even the most untrusting people.

Base Traits

If you choose to go with a ready-made character of the Outlaw Archetype, the base trait stats are as follows:

• Aptitude - 5
• Charisma - 6
• Dexterity - 7
• Perception - 6
• Fortitude - 4
• Strength - 5

Outlaw Bonuses

• Outlaws automatically get a 4 skill rating in Stealing and start with a Poisonry skill of 1.
• They also get 2 non-combat actions and 3 combat action per turn during combat.
• can upgrade Reflex at a cost of 1000 Experience Points for 1 reflex point.
• can purchase an additional Archetype Trick for 2000 XP.

Outlaw Tricks

The following Archetype Tricks are available only to Outlaws.

1. Black Market - gains a 10% bonus when buying and selling items (buying is 10% less than final price, selling is 10% more)
2. Bladeslinger - +3 Luck points toward throwing a blade during combat (range 3x Strength in feet)
3. Coward's Boon - +1 Character Difficulty Rating while taking cover (in addition to the automatic one)
4. Disarmer - +2 Luck points toward any rolls during combat when attempting to disarm an enemy combatant
5. Double Wielder - can do two attacks for 1 Action Point when dual-wielding edged weapons
6. Ghost Mode - can hide completely in night or other visually challenging environments until they give away their position
7. Lawless - +1 Luck point toward any rolls when interacting with a Regulator (law enforcement) type character
8. Locksmith - reduces all lock and safe DR by 1
9. Rogue's Choice - can choose how to spend Action Points during combat instead of being tied to the defaults
10. Sneak Attack - +2 Luck points toward any rolls when attacking while sneaking