Flamboyant Thief
Level 15Attacks
Abilities
A flamboyant thief's attempts to Steal don't automatically fail even if a creature is in combat or on guard. While being observed, the thief gains a +2 circumstance bonus to Deception checks to Create a Diversion or and to Thievery checks to or . However, they are compelled to leave a tangible sign of their presence, such as a calling card or symbol—often in place of a stolen item.
The flamboyant thief can and even without having cover or being Concealed.
Trigger The flamboyant thief rolls initiative
Effect The flamboyant thief draws all eyes to them. They attempt a performance check, comparing the result against the Will DC of any number of creatures within 120 feet. Each creature the thief succeeds against is Fascinated with the thief until the end of the thief's next turn.
When any detection, revelation, or scrying magic would reveal the flamboyant thief, the thief becomes aware of it and can attempt to counteract the magic with a counteract rank of 8th level and using their Stealth as their counteract modifier.
Trigger The flamboyant thief is targeted with a melee or ranged attack by an attacker it can see.
Effect The flamboyant thief gains a +2 circumstance bonus to AC against the triggering attack.
The flamboyant thief can Step, attempt a melee dagger Strike, and attempt a ranged dagger Strike, taking the actions in any order. Both Strikes count toward the thief's multiple attack penalty, but it doesn't increase until after both attacks.
The flamboyant thief throws down their smoke ball, then , then up to three times with a +2 circumstance bonus to their Stealth checks.
All the flamboyant thief's Strikes deal an additional 3d6 precision damage or 6d6 if the target is Fascinated with the thief. After the thief Strikes a creature, that creature becomes fascinated with the thief until the end of the thief's next turn.
There's no honor among thieves, but if there were points for style, these thieves would have 10s across the board. Some would say flamboyant thieves value showcasing their skills rather than successfully stealing an item, but what better way to show that you're the best than with an audience?
In the underbelly of society, the lawless reign supreme.