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INTERIOR ARTISTS eo ees Div as Meme Com ae PERS TuOMEEON » | Raxpr Gatteaos, HowaKp Lrox, EDITING MANAGER | Warren Many, Michari PHrLuirrt, Kim Me |) Beanz Vouwnvcer, Eva Wioeamany, Ee rexan YanNer DESIGN MANAGER - 4 |} CARTOGRAPHER Cunistorun Praxiss Ries ease DEVELOPMENT MANAGER GRAPHIC DESIGNER Jesse Decker Raunt Jaooes DIRECTOR OF RPG R&D ~ GRAPHIC PRODUCTION SPECIALISTS Br Stavrosex Bam Donaips, ANGELIKA Loxorz PRODUCTION MANAGERS IMAGE TECHNICIAN Jose Fiscrsa, RanpaLt Cazws Cuaisris Wier Some information in this book is taken from or derived feom these Sources: “Songsubers of Waterdeep” by Mike Mearls and the Discos staff, Duaso Magazine 335, nd “The Silver Hexametic Folio" by Greg Maths, Daaaos Magazine 338, Based onthe original DuNcrws& Daacons* rules create by E. 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Its hundreds of etched demonic faces leered at her. “Ofcourse itis. That's your job. Deal with it” prodded Regdar, his armor clanking as he shifted impatiently “Tant. 1's no locked like that. Hennet, you want fo give this cane a try? “Darton me,'the sorcerer whispered ashe squeezed past Regdar, whose wide frame filled most of the tight hallway. Stepping in front of Lidda and gesturing his companions back, Hennet flamboyantly produced a wand, a flimsy thing little more than a gnarled twig. He closed his eyes and concentrated for a moment to sunnmnon the power inherent in kis blood, then focused on the wand. A silent wave of blue sparks washed over the evil-looking door, but as they struck its surface they vanished lke rain upon warm stone Its beyond the wands power” Hennet stated matter-of factly asthe blue light faded. Hee turned back, skirting past the fighter Regdar looked fo Lidda with an exasperated shrug. "Well, how do we get by?” ‘We look for another way” Annoyance tinged Lida’ vice 1 could try something," chirped Gimble from the rear Disbe lioving eyes turned toward the brightly dressed band. With his hhands stretched out ahead of him, the gnome forced hisway past his doubsful companions. He tossed Lidda a jaunty smirk and a quick raise of his eyebrows as he met her level gaze. ‘A litile room, please,” Gimble said in serious lones, mocking Hennet’s dramatic pose, The others stepped back as he put his back between them and the door. The gnome reached into his dloak fora split second, then pressed his hands against the doar «and began whispering slowly, ominously Rega glanced at Hennet, who arched an eyebrow dubiowsly. Their misgivings quickly gave way to surprise, though, as @ creaking echoed through the web-strewn hall. The heavy door swung inward at the gnome’ push. Howi you—?" Lidda started. ‘Old gnome tril.” Gimible waved hisarms toward the entrance like the most gracious host. "After you.” {As his companions passed by cautiously, Hennet fixed the gnome with asidelong ook. Gimble hung back a moment. Defy, he slipped the palmed stone with its sinister demon face—just like the ones on the door—back into his cloak. Held found ita few rooms back and pocketed it in case it might prove useful, as ithad. Skipping after his allies, Gimble smiled. They didn't need to now. That was the old gnome trick ——_____ YOUR SCOUNDREL A lot of the fun of the D&eD® game lies in playing iconic individuals and fantasy archetypes: the axe-wielding barbarian, the wise, staff bearing wizard, the expert sharp shooter elf. All these images hold an identifiable charm, Another classic fantasy figure is the witty rogue who lives by his luck and always comes out on top: the scoundrel. Scoundrels can be wildly different characters, including Bilbo Baggins, Robin Hood, Han Solo and Princess Leia, Sherlock Holmes, Zorro, and Lara Croft. All of them live by their wits, take chances when they must, and land on their feet against all odds, Each has a distinct personality and goals, from solving crimes to committing them, but these characters’ methods and outlooks, not their profes- sions or morality, make them scoundrels. {As personas for characters, scoundrels represent a sty of play rather than a class. They're the sneaks, the cheats, the bluffers, and the opportunists, They use improvisa- tion and imagination to gain an advantage, exploiting a weakness ora hidden benefit in even the worst situation. Anyone can play a scoundrel. Simply adjust how you prepare for encounters, react to situations, and interact with both NPCs and your fellow PCs. Lawful or chaotic sword-swinger or spellcaster, scoundrels come in all types Scoundrels are also fun and valuable tools for DMs. Whether a skilled but unreliable cheat the PCs can never be sure about, or an entire guild of trained sneaks and thrillseekers, the scoundrel archetype might enhance a campaign in any number of ways, The versatile new feats, skill tricks, spells, and equipment presented in this book might be just the way to spark a party's imagination and inspire new tactics. By the same token, putting these features in the hands of an opponent NPC allows you to confront even the most experienced player with something never seen before WHAT'S INSIDE Like earlier entries in this series, Complete Scoundrel is a resource for players and DMs who wish to add elements of this book’s theme to their game. Chapter 1 introduces the concept of the scoundrel What does it mean to play a scoundrel, and how ean you best craft your scoundrel character? This chapter explores the archetype in detail, giving players and DMs a primer on incorporating the rest of the book's elements in their roleplaying. The following chapters present new abilitiesand options for scoundrels ofall sorts. Chapter 2 details prestige classes, while Chapter 3 offers many new feats to exploit situation to the fullest. Chapter 3 also introduces two new rules subsystems: skin-ofyour-teeth luck feats and an exciting way to enhance your skills with special tricks. Chapter 4 presents a variety of new spells designed with the scoundrel in mind, Chapter §'s selection of new equipment—including alchemical, magical, mundane, and even living items—offers an array of useful gear for characters who seek the right tool for every job. Chapter 6 discusses the scoundrel adventure or eam paign, including how to challenge characters who live