Variant Criminal (Spy)

D&D 2024 background: Variant Criminal (Spy). Source: Player's Handbook (2014). skills Deception, Stealth, tools Thieves' Tools Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Stealth Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, thieves' tools Equipment: A crowbar, a set of dark common clothes including a hood, and a belt pouch containing 15 gp Feature: Spy Contact You have a reliable and trustworthy contact who acts as your liaison to a network of other spies. You know how to get messages to and from your contact, even over great distances; specifically, you know the local messengers, corrupt caravan masters, and seedy sailors who can deliver messages for you. Specialty There are many kinds of criminals, and within a thieves' guild or similar criminal organization, individual members have particular specialties. Even criminals who operate outside of such organizations have strong preferences for certain kinds of crimes over others. Choose the role you played in your criminal life, or roll on the table below. 1 Blackmailer 2 Burglar 3 Enforcer 4 Fence 5 Highway robber 6 Hired killer 7 Pickpocket 8 Smuggler Suggested Characteristics Criminals might seem like villains on the surface, and many of them are villainous to the core. But some have an abundance of endearing, if not redeeming, characteristics. There might be honor among thieves, but criminals rarely show any respect for law or authority. 1 I always have a plan for when things go wrong. 2 I am always calm, no matter what the situation. I never raise my voice or let my emotions control me. 3 The first thing I do in a new place is note the locations of everything valuable-or where such things could be hidden. 4 I would rather make a new friend than a new enemy. 5 I am incredibly slow to trust. Those who seem the fairest often have the most to hide. 6 I don't pay attention to the risks in a situation. Never tell me the odds. 7 The best way to get me to do something is to tell me I can't do it. 8 I blow up at the slightest insul...