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shared_worlds:thick_as_thieves_specialisations [2015/10/28 17:53] – Petikeshared_worlds:thick_as_thieves_specialisations [2020/02/10 19:19] (current) – Updating to new link format timothyc
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 **COUNSELLOR**\\ **COUNSELLOR**\\
-Description TBA.\\+Guilds are larger organisations, and owing to their size, they’re also more vulnerable to accepting strangers into their ranks, as new recruits. As much as a thieves' guild needs new members from time to time, there is also a need for a screening process. Though guilds are far more welcoming of error than more typical crime gangs, there are still limits to their patience. The counsellor’s primary duty is to screen new recruits into a guild, in order to ensure they won’t pose a threat to other members and can be relied upon as long-term associates. Recruiters can provide new apprentices if needed, but the final decision rests with the Counsellor. After also doing some consulting with a guild’s Boss, of course. If the Counsellor decides against recruiting someone, that person is simply not recruited. Furthermore, the counsellor also has the invaluable duty of providing professional advice to individual guild members. Not only established ones, but also rookies or relatively skilled but still learning thieves. It's not unusual seeing a counsellor cooperating with guild bureaucrats or with stealth and combat skill trainers, while explaining things to guild newcomers. Though this can vary from guild to guild, the general practice is to have several veterans working in conjunction to advise or instruct a guild member. More people educating, warning or explaining is seen to have greater impact than leaving it all to a single person. All guild members working as Recruiters are subordinates to the Counsellor. They ultimately answer to him, then secondarily to the Guild Boss (though the latter is only in major cases or when he sends for them).\\
  
 __Type:__ Guild Management\\ __Type:__ Guild Management\\
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 b.) //SPECIALISATIONS AVAILABLE TO BOTH FREELANCERS AND GUILDS//\\ b.) //SPECIALISATIONS AVAILABLE TO BOTH FREELANCERS AND GUILDS//\\
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 +==== A ====
  
 **ACCOUNTANT**\\ **ACCOUNTANT**\\
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 __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Lightly armed, unarmoured or lightly armoured, and carrying plenty of useful equipment, the adventure focuses on hunting down ancient treasures and artefacts, though not in as scientific a way as an archaeologist.\\ __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Lightly armed, unarmoured or lightly armoured, and carrying plenty of useful equipment, the adventure focuses on hunting down ancient treasures and artefacts, though not in as scientific a way as an archaeologist.\\
 __Recommended combos with:__ Heist Planner, Gentleman Thief, Boxman, Melee Teacher, Marskmanship Teacher, Master of Disguise\\ __Recommended combos with:__ Heist Planner, Gentleman Thief, Boxman, Melee Teacher, Marskmanship Teacher, Master of Disguise\\
-__See also:__ [[shared_worlds/thick_as_thieves_stealth|Stealth]], [[shared_worlds/thick_as_thieves_combat|Combat]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#burglar_skills|Burglar skills]], [[shared_worlds/thick_as_thieves_onthemove|Movement skills]]\\+__See also:__ [[shared_worlds:thick_as_thieves_stealth|Stealth]], [[shared_worlds:thick_as_thieves_combat|Combat]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#burglar_skills|Burglar skills]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets?&#movement_skills_basic_skills|Movement skills]]\\
  
 **ALCHEMIST**\\ **ALCHEMIST**\\
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 __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Whenever you need to buy, sell, mend or modify various types of armour and shields, the armourer is at your disposal.\\ __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Whenever you need to buy, sell, mend or modify various types of armour and shields, the armourer is at your disposal.\\
 __Recommended combos with:__ Bladesmith, Poleturner, Melee Teacher\\ __Recommended combos with:__ Bladesmith, Poleturner, Melee Teacher\\
-__See also:__ [[shared_worlds/thick_as_thieves_armaments|Weaponry and armour]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#artisan_skills|Artisan skills]]\\+__See also:__ [[shared_worlds:thick_as_thieves_armaments|Weaponry and armour]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#artisan_skills|Artisan skills]]\\
  
 **ARTWORK FENCE**\\ **ARTWORK FENCE**\\
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 __Recommended combos with:__ Dough Fence, Jewellery Fence, Gemcutter, Heist Planner, Pawnbroker\\ __Recommended combos with:__ Dough Fence, Jewellery Fence, Gemcutter, Heist Planner, Pawnbroker\\
 __See also:__ [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#managerial_skills|Managerial skills]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#diplomatic_skills|Diplomatic skills]]\\ __See also:__ [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#managerial_skills|Managerial skills]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#diplomatic_skills|Diplomatic skills]]\\
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 +==== B ====
  
 **BEGGAR**\\ **BEGGAR**\\
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 __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ A fairly multi-purpose guild informant operating in various public spaces. Can easily "blend into the city's social scenery" and work as an "early warning system", decoy or obstacle for his fellow guildmates during recons, active heists and other larger-scale thieving operations. \\ __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ A fairly multi-purpose guild informant operating in various public spaces. Can easily "blend into the city's social scenery" and work as an "early warning system", decoy or obstacle for his fellow guildmates during recons, active heists and other larger-scale thieving operations. \\
 __Recommended combos with:__ Footpad/Hoyden, Squealer, Cutpurse, Guttersnipe, Thimblerigger, Dogsbody, Boxman, Master of Disguise\\ __Recommended combos with:__ Footpad/Hoyden, Squealer, Cutpurse, Guttersnipe, Thimblerigger, Dogsbody, Boxman, Master of Disguise\\
-__See also:__ [[shared_worlds/thick_as_thieves_conmanship|Tricks and conmanship]], [[thick as thieves stealth|Stealth]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#diplomatic_skills|Diplomatic skills]]\\+__See also:__ [[shared_worlds:thick_as_thieves_conmanship|Tricks and conmanship]], [[thick as thieves stealth|Stealth]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#diplomatic_skills|Diplomatic skills]]\\
  
 **BLADESMITH**\\ **BLADESMITH**\\
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 __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Whenever you need to buy, sell, mend or modify various types of bladed weapons, the bladesmith is at your disposal.\\ __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Whenever you need to buy, sell, mend or modify various types of bladed weapons, the bladesmith is at your disposal.\\
 __Recommended combos with:__ Poleturner, Armourer, Melee Teacher\\ __Recommended combos with:__ Poleturner, Armourer, Melee Teacher\\
-__See also:__ [[shared_worlds/thick_as_thieves_armaments|Weaponry and armour]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#artisan_skills|Artisan skills]]\\+__See also:__ [[shared_worlds:thick_as_thieves_armaments|Weaponry and armour]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#artisan_skills|Artisan skills]]\\
  
 **BOMBMAKER**\\ **BOMBMAKER**\\
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 __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Whenever you need to buy, sell, mend or modify various types of explosives or detonators, the bombmaker is at your disposal.\\ __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Whenever you need to buy, sell, mend or modify various types of explosives or detonators, the bombmaker is at your disposal.\\
 __Recommended combos with:__ Gadgeteer, Clacker, Gunsmith, Boxman, Alchemist\\ __Recommended combos with:__ Gadgeteer, Clacker, Gunsmith, Boxman, Alchemist\\
-__See also:__ [[shared_worlds/thick_as_thieves_armaments|Weaponry and armour]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#artisan_skills|Artisan skills]]\\+__See also:__ [[shared_worlds:thick_as_thieves_armaments|Weaponry and armour]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#artisan_skills|Artisan skills]]\\
  
 **BOWYER-FLETCHER**\\ **BOWYER-FLETCHER**\\
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 __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Whenever you need to buy, sell, mend or modify your traditional ranged arms (bows, crossbows, slings) and their ammunition (arrows, bolts, stones), the bowyer-fletcher is at your disposal.\\ __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Whenever you need to buy, sell, mend or modify your traditional ranged arms (bows, crossbows, slings) and their ammunition (arrows, bolts, stones), the bowyer-fletcher is at your disposal.\\
 __Recommended combos with:__ Gunsmith, Marskmanship Teacher\\ __Recommended combos with:__ Gunsmith, Marskmanship Teacher\\
-__See also:__ [[shared_worlds/thick_as_thieves_armaments|Weaponry and armour]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#artisan_skills|Artisan skills]]\\+__See also:__ [[shared_worlds:thick_as_thieves_armaments|Weaponry and armour]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#artisan_skills|Artisan skills]]\\
  
 **BOXMAN**\\ **BOXMAN**\\
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 __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ An expert lockpicker, to whom no (or very few) locks, padlocks or chests are a daunting prospect. Can double as a teacher of lockpicking to other thieves.\\ __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ An expert lockpicker, to whom no (or very few) locks, padlocks or chests are a daunting prospect. Can double as a teacher of lockpicking to other thieves.\\
 __Recommended combos with:__ Safecracker, Gadgeteer, Clacker, Adventurer\\ __Recommended combos with:__ Safecracker, Gadgeteer, Clacker, Adventurer\\
-__See also:__ [[shared_worlds/thick_as_thieves_lock-n-trap|Lockpicking and trap disarming]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#burglar_skills|Burglar skills]]\\+__See also:__ [[shared_worlds:thick_as_thieves_lock-n-trap|Lockpicking and trap disarming]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#burglar_skills|Burglar skills]]\\
  
 **BRIGAND**\\ **BRIGAND**\\
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 __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Security provider for professional thieves. Need a street agent and bodyguard who can really go toe-to-toe with other armed men and bring in some expert fencing and dirty blows when needed ? Hire a Brigand, obviously. If you are content with a mostly unarmed and less fancy combatant, try a Thug instead. If you want to have a more static and guarding-focused variation, try an armed Guard or an unarmed/lightly-armed Fixer instead.\\ __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Security provider for professional thieves. Need a street agent and bodyguard who can really go toe-to-toe with other armed men and bring in some expert fencing and dirty blows when needed ? Hire a Brigand, obviously. If you are content with a mostly unarmed and less fancy combatant, try a Thug instead. If you want to have a more static and guarding-focused variation, try an armed Guard or an unarmed/lightly-armed Fixer instead.\\
 __Recommended combos with:__ Driver, Dogsbody, Squealer, Guttersnipe, Smuggler, Melee Teacher\\ __Recommended combos with:__ Driver, Dogsbody, Squealer, Guttersnipe, Smuggler, Melee Teacher\\
-__See also:__ [[shared_worlds/thick_as_thieves_combat|Combat]]\\+__See also:__ [[shared_worlds:thick_as_thieves_combat|Combat]]\\ 
 + 
 +==== C ====
  
 **CHARMER/CHARMETTE**\\ **CHARMER/CHARMETTE**\\
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 __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ To a true professional thief, the arts of diplomacy, haggling, deceit and seduction should never be frowned upon. Charisma and personality can often go a long way in acquiring what you want...\\ __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ To a true professional thief, the arts of diplomacy, haggling, deceit and seduction should never be frowned upon. Charisma and personality can often go a long way in acquiring what you want...\\
 __Recommended combos with:__ Gentleman Thief, Master of Disguise, Adventurer, Squealer\\ __Recommended combos with:__ Gentleman Thief, Master of Disguise, Adventurer, Squealer\\
-__See also:__ [[shared_worlds/thick_as_thieves_conmanship|Tricks and conmanship]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#diplomatic_skills|Diplomatic skills]]\\+__See also:__ [[shared_worlds:thick_as_thieves_conmanship|Tricks and conmanship]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#diplomatic_skills|Diplomatic skills]]\\
  
 **CLACKER**\\ **CLACKER**\\
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 __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ A swift and skilled deliverer of the latest news, messages and intel. The steampunk version of le parkour is the courier's bread and butter.\\ __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ A swift and skilled deliverer of the latest news, messages and intel. The steampunk version of le parkour is the courier's bread and butter.\\
 __Recommended combos with:__ Driver, Footpad/Hoyden, Thug, Brigand\\ __Recommended combos with:__ Driver, Footpad/Hoyden, Thug, Brigand\\
-__See also:__ [[shared_worlds/thick_as_thieves_onthemove|Movement skills]]\\+__See also:__ [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets?&#movement_skills_basic_skills|Movement skills]]\\
  
 **CUTPURSE**\\ **CUTPURSE**\\
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 __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ A bona fide versatile pickpocketing specialist, pure and simple.\\ __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ A bona fide versatile pickpocketing specialist, pure and simple.\\
 __Recommended combos with:__ Pickpocketing Teacher, Dogsbody, Footpad/Hoyden, Thimblerigger, Shadowblade\\ __Recommended combos with:__ Pickpocketing Teacher, Dogsbody, Footpad/Hoyden, Thimblerigger, Shadowblade\\
-__See also:__ [[shared_worlds/thick_as_thieves_conmanship|Tricks and conmanship]], [[shared_worlds/thick_as_thieves_stealth|Stealth]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#burglar_skills|Burglar skills]]\\+__See also:__ [[shared_worlds:thick_as_thieves_conmanship|Tricks and conmanship]], [[shared_worlds:thick_as_thieves_stealth|Stealth]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#burglar_skills|Burglar skills]]\\ 
 + 
 +==== D ====
  
 **DOGSBODY**\\ **DOGSBODY**\\
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 __Recommended combos with:__ Courier, Dogsbody, Footpad/Hoyden, Brigand, Thug, Smuggler\\ __Recommended combos with:__ Courier, Dogsbody, Footpad/Hoyden, Brigand, Thug, Smuggler\\
 __See also:__ [[thick as thieves mounts and vehicles|Mounts and vehicles]], [[thick as thieves riding and driving|Riding and driving]]\\ __See also:__ [[thick as thieves mounts and vehicles|Mounts and vehicles]], [[thick as thieves riding and driving|Riding and driving]]\\
 +
 +==== F ====
  
 **FELDSHER**\\ **FELDSHER**\\
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 __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Security provider for professional thieves. If you want to arm him better and teach him some fencing and fancier tactics, try a Guard instead. If you want to have a more dynamic and reconnaissance-focused variation, try an armed Brigand or an unarmed/lightly-armed Thug instead.\\ __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Security provider for professional thieves. If you want to arm him better and teach him some fencing and fancier tactics, try a Guard instead. If you want to have a more dynamic and reconnaissance-focused variation, try an armed Brigand or an unarmed/lightly-armed Thug instead.\\
 __Recommended combos with:__ Dogsbody, Guard, Melee Teacher\\ __Recommended combos with:__ Dogsbody, Guard, Melee Teacher\\
-__See also:__ [[shared_worlds/thick_as_thieves_combat|Combat]]\\+__See also:__ [[shared_worlds:thick_as_thieves_combat|Combat]]\\
  
 **FOOTPAD/HOYDEN**\\ **FOOTPAD/HOYDEN**\\
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 __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ One of the most versatile occupations in a guild, a jack-of-all-trades lackey for lower-level street work and occassionally for guild management as well. Dogsbodies can be thought of as a younger variation on the Footpad and Hoyden.\\ __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ One of the most versatile occupations in a guild, a jack-of-all-trades lackey for lower-level street work and occassionally for guild management as well. Dogsbodies can be thought of as a younger variation on the Footpad and Hoyden.\\
 __Recommended combos with:__ Courier, Driver, Skulker, Cutpurse, Thimblerigger, Beggar, Guttersnipe\\ __Recommended combos with:__ Courier, Driver, Skulker, Cutpurse, Thimblerigger, Beggar, Guttersnipe\\
-__See also:__ [[thick_as_thieves_onthemove|Movement skills]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#diplomatic_skills|Diplomatic skills]]\\+__See also:__ [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#movement_skills_basic_skills|Movement skills]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#diplomatic_skills|Diplomatic skills]]\\ 
 + 
 +==== G ====
  
 **GADGETEER**\\ **GADGETEER**\\
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 __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Security provider for professional thieves. Though the area he can serve in is relatively restricted, a guard in the services of the guild is its best armed and best trained combat-oriented employee (particularly when it comes to defence of the guild's turf). If you are content with a mostly unarmed and less fancy combatant, try a Fixer instead. If you want to have a more dynamic and reconnaissance-focused variation, try an armed Brigand or an unarmed/lightly-armed Thug instead.\\ __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Security provider for professional thieves. Though the area he can serve in is relatively restricted, a guard in the services of the guild is its best armed and best trained combat-oriented employee (particularly when it comes to defence of the guild's turf). If you are content with a mostly unarmed and less fancy combatant, try a Fixer instead. If you want to have a more dynamic and reconnaissance-focused variation, try an armed Brigand or an unarmed/lightly-armed Thug instead.\\
 __Recommended combos with:__ Fixer, Melee Teacher, Marksmanship Teacher\\ __Recommended combos with:__ Fixer, Melee Teacher, Marksmanship Teacher\\
-__See also:__ [[shared_worlds/thick_as_thieves_combat|Combat]]\\+__See also:__ [[shared_worlds:thick_as_thieves_combat|Combat]]\\
  
 **GUNSMITH**\\ **GUNSMITH**\\
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 __Recommended combos with:__ Skulker, Squealer, Beggar, Footpad/Hoyden, Thug, Adventurer\\ __Recommended combos with:__ Skulker, Squealer, Beggar, Footpad/Hoyden, Thug, Adventurer\\
 __See also:__ [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#artisan_skills|Burglar skills]]\\ __See also:__ [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#artisan_skills|Burglar skills]]\\
 +
 +==== H ====
  
 **HABERDASHER**\\ **HABERDASHER**\\
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 __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Whenever you need to buy, sell, mend or modify clothes, apparel and footwear, the haberdasher is at your disposal.\\ __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Whenever you need to buy, sell, mend or modify clothes, apparel and footwear, the haberdasher is at your disposal.\\
 __Recommended combos with:__ Armourer, Cook-quartermaster, Pencil-pusher, Feldsher, Dogsbody, Profiteer, Master of Disguise\\ __Recommended combos with:__ Armourer, Cook-quartermaster, Pencil-pusher, Feldsher, Dogsbody, Profiteer, Master of Disguise\\
-__See also:__ [[shared_worlds/thick as thieves apparel|Clothing and Footwear]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#managerial_skills|Managerial skills]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#artisan_skills|Artisan skills]]\\+__See also:__ [[shared_worlds:thick as thieves apparel|Clothing and Footwear]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#managerial_skills|Managerial skills]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#artisan_skills|Artisan skills]]\\
  
 **HEIST PLANNER**\\ **HEIST PLANNER**\\
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 __Recommended combos with:__ Aide, Scribe, Pencil-pusher, Artwork Fence, Dough Fence, Gem Fence, Pawnbroker, Smuggler\\ __Recommended combos with:__ Aide, Scribe, Pencil-pusher, Artwork Fence, Dough Fence, Gem Fence, Pawnbroker, Smuggler\\
 __See also:__ [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#managerial_skills|Managerial skills]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#burglar_skills|Burglar skills]]\\ __See also:__ [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#managerial_skills|Managerial skills]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#burglar_skills|Burglar skills]]\\
 +
 +==== J ====
  
 **JEWELLERY FENCE**\\ **JEWELLERY FENCE**\\
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 __Recommended combos with:__ Gemcutter, Dough Fence, Artwork Fence, Heist Planner, Pawnbroker\\ __Recommended combos with:__ Gemcutter, Dough Fence, Artwork Fence, Heist Planner, Pawnbroker\\
 __See also:__ [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#managerial_skills|Managerial skills]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#diplomatic_skills|Diplomatic skills]]\\ __See also:__ [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#managerial_skills|Managerial skills]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#diplomatic_skills|Diplomatic skills]]\\
 +
 +==== L ====
  
 **LIGHTSNEAKING TEACHER**\\ **LIGHTSNEAKING TEACHER**\\
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 __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Thieving and stealth expert who teaches others how to become proficient in the art of not being seen and mastering the management of light and shadows.\\ __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Thieving and stealth expert who teaches others how to become proficient in the art of not being seen and mastering the management of light and shadows.\\
 __Recommended combos with:__ Soundsneaking Teacher, Pickpocketing Teacher, Master of Disguise, Shadowblade\\ __Recommended combos with:__ Soundsneaking Teacher, Pickpocketing Teacher, Master of Disguise, Shadowblade\\
-__See also:__ [[shared_worlds/thick_as_thieves_stealth|Stealth]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#visual_stealth|Visual stealth skills]], [[shared_worlds/thick_as_thieves_onthemove|Movement skills]]\\+__See also:__ [[shared_worlds:thick_as_thieves_stealth|Stealth]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#visual_stealth|Visual stealth skills]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets?&#movement_skills_basic_skills|Movement skills]]\\ 
 + 
 +==== M ====
  
 **MARKSMANSHIP TEACHER**\\ **MARKSMANSHIP TEACHER**\\
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 __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Combat expert who teaches others how to become proficient in ranged combat - whether it's archery, throwing weapons or gunplay...\\ __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Combat expert who teaches others how to become proficient in ranged combat - whether it's archery, throwing weapons or gunplay...\\
 __Recommended combos with:__ Bowyer-fletcher, Gunsmith, Adventurer\\ __Recommended combos with:__ Bowyer-fletcher, Gunsmith, Adventurer\\
-__See also:__ [[shared_worlds/thick_as_thieves_combat|Combat]], [[shared_worlds/thick_as_thieves_armaments|Weaponry and armour]]\\+__See also:__ [[shared_worlds:thick_as_thieves_combat|Combat]], [[shared_worlds:thick_as_thieves_armaments|Weaponry and armour]]\\
  
 **MASTER OF DISGUISE**\\ **MASTER OF DISGUISE**\\
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 __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Sometimes, a classic approach to stealthiness will not do. In such cases, having a specialist in the art of faking one's own appearance and identity can be a major asset to any fellowship or guild of thieves.\\ __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Sometimes, a classic approach to stealthiness will not do. In such cases, having a specialist in the art of faking one's own appearance and identity can be a major asset to any fellowship or guild of thieves.\\
 __Recommended combos with:__ Pickpocketing Teacher, Charmer/Charmette, Gentleman Thief, Shadowblade, Adventurer, Beggar\\ __Recommended combos with:__ Pickpocketing Teacher, Charmer/Charmette, Gentleman Thief, Shadowblade, Adventurer, Beggar\\
-__See also:__ [[shared_worlds/thick_as_thieves_stealth|Stealth]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#burglar_skills|Burglar skills]]\\+__See also:__ [[shared_worlds:thick_as_thieves_stealth|Stealth]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#burglar_skills|Burglar skills]]\\
  
 **MELEE TEACHER**\\ **MELEE TEACHER**\\
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 __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Combat expert who teaches others how to become proficient in close combat - whether it's hand-to-hand melee, fencing, the use of polearms or blunt weapons...\\ __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Combat expert who teaches others how to become proficient in close combat - whether it's hand-to-hand melee, fencing, the use of polearms or blunt weapons...\\
 __Recommended combos with:__ Brigand, Guard, Bladesmith, Poleturner, Armourer (I was thinking of adding Thug and Fixer too, but those are more hand to hand in terms of melee, so I don't know)\\ __Recommended combos with:__ Brigand, Guard, Bladesmith, Poleturner, Armourer (I was thinking of adding Thug and Fixer too, but those are more hand to hand in terms of melee, so I don't know)\\
-__See also:__ [[shared_worlds/thick_as_thieves_combat|Combat]], [[shared_worlds/thick_as_thieves_armaments|Weaponry and armour]]\\+__See also:__ [[shared_worlds:thick_as_thieves_combat|Combat]], [[shared_worlds:thick_as_thieves_armaments|Weaponry and armour]]\\ 
 + 
 +==== P ====
  
 **PAWNBROKER**\\ **PAWNBROKER**\\
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 __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Thieving and stealth expert who teaches others how to become proficient in the art of pickpocketing.\\ __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Thieving and stealth expert who teaches others how to become proficient in the art of pickpocketing.\\
 __Recommended combos with:__ Cutpurse, Shadowblade, Lightsneaking Teacher, Soundsneaking Teacher\\ __Recommended combos with:__ Cutpurse, Shadowblade, Lightsneaking Teacher, Soundsneaking Teacher\\
-__See also:__ [[shared_worlds/thick_as_thieves_conmanship|Tricks and conmanship]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#burglar_skills|Burglar skills]]\\+__See also:__ [[shared_worlds:thick_as_thieves_conmanship|Tricks and conmanship]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#burglar_skills|Burglar skills]]\\
  
 **POLETURNER**\\ **POLETURNER**\\
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 __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Whenever you need to buy, sell, mend or modify polearms of various types, the poleturner is at your disposal.\\ __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Whenever you need to buy, sell, mend or modify polearms of various types, the poleturner is at your disposal.\\
 __Recommended combos with:__ Armourer, Bladesmith, Melee Teacher\\ __Recommended combos with:__ Armourer, Bladesmith, Melee Teacher\\
-__See also:__ [[shared_worlds/thick_as_thieves_armaments|Weaponry and armour]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#artisan_skills|Artisan skills]]\\+__See also:__ [[shared_worlds:thick_as_thieves_armaments|Weaponry and armour]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#artisan_skills|Artisan skills]]\\
  
 **PROFITEER**\\ **PROFITEER**\\
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 __Recommended combos with:__ Cook-quartermaster, Haberdasher, Smuggler, Accountant, Pencil-pusher\\ __Recommended combos with:__ Cook-quartermaster, Haberdasher, Smuggler, Accountant, Pencil-pusher\\
 __See also:__ [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#managerial_skills|Managerial skills]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#diplomatic_skills|Diplomatic skills]]\\ __See also:__ [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#managerial_skills|Managerial skills]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#diplomatic_skills|Diplomatic skills]]\\
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 +==== R ====
  
 **RECRUITER**\\ **RECRUITER**\\
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 __Recommended combos with:__ Counsellor, Aide, Pencil-pusher, Pawnbreaker, Profiteer, Dogsbody __Recommended combos with:__ Counsellor, Aide, Pencil-pusher, Pawnbreaker, Profiteer, Dogsbody
 __See also:__ [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#managerial_skills|Managerial skills]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#diplomatic_skills|Diplomatic skills]]\\ __See also:__ [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#managerial_skills|Managerial skills]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#diplomatic_skills|Diplomatic skills]]\\
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 +==== S ====
  
 **SAFECRACKER**\\ **SAFECRACKER**\\
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 __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Being a lockpicking expert in the vein of the Boxman is just the start. For more complex and demanding burglaries and heists, you might as well hire the services of a safecracker.  __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Being a lockpicking expert in the vein of the Boxman is just the start. For more complex and demanding burglaries and heists, you might as well hire the services of a safecracker. 
 __Recommended combos with:__ Boxman, Gadgeteer, Clacker, Gentleman Thief\\ __Recommended combos with:__ Boxman, Gadgeteer, Clacker, Gentleman Thief\\
-__See also:__ [[shared_worlds/thick_as_thieves_lock-n-trap|Lockpicking and trap disarming]], +__See also:__ [[shared_worlds:thick_as_thieves_lock-n-trap|Lockpicking and trap disarming]], 
 [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#burglar_skills|Burglar skills]]\\ [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#burglar_skills|Burglar skills]]\\
  
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 __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ The master of combining sneaking skills and fast melee skills. In between the Skulker and the Adventurer. \\ __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ The master of combining sneaking skills and fast melee skills. In between the Skulker and the Adventurer. \\
 __Recommended combos with:__ Lightsneaking Teacher, Soundsneaking Teacher, Pickpocketing Teacher, Conjurer, Master of Disguise, Cutpurse, Smuggler \\ __Recommended combos with:__ Lightsneaking Teacher, Soundsneaking Teacher, Pickpocketing Teacher, Conjurer, Master of Disguise, Cutpurse, Smuggler \\
-__See also:__ [[shared_worlds/thick_as_thieves_stealth|Stealth]], [[shared_worlds/thick_as_thieves_combat|Combat]], [[shared_worlds/thick_as_thieves_onthemove|Movement skills]]\\+__See also:__ [[shared_worlds:thick_as_thieves_stealth|Stealth]], [[shared_worlds:thick_as_thieves_combat|Combat]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets?&#movement_skills_basic_skills|Movement skills]]\\
  
 **SKULKER**\\ **SKULKER**\\
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 __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Many thieves and scouts prefer to be at least lightly armed and be willing to hazard a confrontation, but the Skulker prides himself in being a true master of stealth, a complete ghost of a person. The Shadowblade is further up the scale and the Adventurer is the other end of the scale.\\ __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Many thieves and scouts prefer to be at least lightly armed and be willing to hazard a confrontation, but the Skulker prides himself in being a true master of stealth, a complete ghost of a person. The Shadowblade is further up the scale and the Adventurer is the other end of the scale.\\
 __Recommended combos with:__ Lightsneaking Teacher, Soundsneaking Teacher, Guttersnipe, Beggar, Squealer, Footpad/Hoyden\\ __Recommended combos with:__ Lightsneaking Teacher, Soundsneaking Teacher, Guttersnipe, Beggar, Squealer, Footpad/Hoyden\\
-__See also:__ [[shared_worlds/thick_as_thieves_stealth|Stealth]], [[shared_worlds/thick_as_thieves_onthemove|Movement skills]]\\+__See also:__ [[shared_worlds:thick_as_thieves_stealth|Stealth]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets?&#movement_skills_basic_skills|Movement skills]]\\
  
 **SOUNDSNEAKING TEACHER**\\ **SOUNDSNEAKING TEACHER**\\
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 __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Thieving and stealth expert who teaches others how to become proficient in the art of mastering one's own noise management.\\ __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Thieving and stealth expert who teaches others how to become proficient in the art of mastering one's own noise management.\\
 __Recommended combos with:__ Lightsneaking Teacher, Pickpocketing Teacher, Master of Disguise, Shadowblade, Adventurer, Skulker, Conjurer\\ __Recommended combos with:__ Lightsneaking Teacher, Pickpocketing Teacher, Master of Disguise, Shadowblade, Adventurer, Skulker, Conjurer\\
-__See also:__ [[shared_worlds/thick_as_thieves_stealth|Stealth]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#aural_stealth|Aural stealth skills]], [[shared_worlds/thick_as_thieves_onthemove|Movement skills]]\\+__See also:__ [[shared_worlds:thick_as_thieves_stealth|Stealth]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#aural_stealth|Aural stealth skills]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets?&#movement_skills_basic_skills|Movement skills]]\\
  
 **SQUEALER**\\ **SQUEALER**\\
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 __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Informant for freelancers and guild-organised thieves alike. Hire or train squealers and pay them well and they'll happily bring you the latest gossip, rumours and overheard conversations.\\ __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Informant for freelancers and guild-organised thieves alike. Hire or train squealers and pay them well and they'll happily bring you the latest gossip, rumours and overheard conversations.\\
 __Recommended combos with:__ Skulker, Beggar, Courier, Guttersnipe, Footpad/Hoyden, Dogsbody, Charmer/Charmette\\ __Recommended combos with:__ Skulker, Beggar, Courier, Guttersnipe, Footpad/Hoyden, Dogsbody, Charmer/Charmette\\
 +__See also:__ [[shared_worlds:thick_as_thieves_conmanship|Tricks and conmanship]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#diplomatic_skills|Diplomatic skills]]\\
  
 **SMUGGLER**\\ **SMUGGLER**\\
-Description TBA.\\+Let's not beat around the bush. These people are virtually //everywhere//, dealing with nearly every imaginable type of goods worth smuggling. Officially, city authorities like to pretend the vast majority of trade in The City (and the income from it) is conducted legally, but this is hopelessly idealistic. Even before the founding of the local monarchy, the city state was home to illegal trade that, like its criminal underworld, formed the other side of the same coin. A shadier side, but one that became the traditional, near-equal lifeblood of the state's economy, for better and worse. Contemporary smugglers in Melza and beyond are people from a wide variety of backgrounds, from near-destitute henchmen looking to earn a bit of coin, to wealthy and unscrupulous speculators belonging to the nouveau riche. Average people, tradesmen and shopkeepers smuggle. The mobsters smuggle. The mudlarks and scamps smuggle. Dubious men for hire smuggle. Some merchants from abroad risk smuggling as well. Even the authorities often turn a blind eye to smuggling, provided there are some benefits ! And thieves are no different, having some of the better organised local smuggling networks. Of all the field occupations in a thieves' guild, smuggling might be the most perpetually dangerous business. The risk of eventually getting caught red-handed is often higher than in the case of heists, those more unpredictable endeavours. Whole departments of the local police force have been devoted to stamp out the worst of smuggling, or keep it under control. Enter you, someone brave enough (or foolhardy enough ?) to take part in this effort, an effort ill fit for anyone unable to cope with a near-constant sense of paranoia. A good smuggler trusts his instincts, a good smuggler is paranoid in just the right ways. Ask the professionals.  
  
 __Type:__ Field Agent, Conman\\ __Type:__ Field Agent, Conman\\
 __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Without the tireless efforts of these people, traders and smuggling missions would be practically impossible. Smugglers might not be the most pleasant bunch at face value, but they are invaluable to any bigger and better connected guild. All smugglers are directly subordinate to a guild Aide.\\ __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Without the tireless efforts of these people, traders and smuggling missions would be practically impossible. Smugglers might not be the most pleasant bunch at face value, but they are invaluable to any bigger and better connected guild. All smugglers are directly subordinate to a guild Aide.\\
 __Recommended combos with:__ Profiteer, Dough Fence, Artwork Fence, Gem Fence, Brigand, Driver, Shadowblade\\ __Recommended combos with:__ Profiteer, Dough Fence, Artwork Fence, Gem Fence, Brigand, Driver, Shadowblade\\
-__See also:__ [[shared_worlds/thick_as_thieves_conmanship|Tricks and conmanship]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#managerial_skills|Managerial skills]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#diplomatic_skills|Diplomatic skills]]\\+__See also:__ [[shared_worlds:thick_as_thieves_conmanship|Tricks and conmanship]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#managerial_skills|Managerial skills]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#diplomatic_skills|Diplomatic skills]]\\ 
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 +==== T ====
  
 **THIMBLERIGGER**\\ **THIMBLERIGGER**\\
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 __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Conman who specialises in robbing people clean of their hard-earned money via cunning gambling tricks.\\ __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Conman who specialises in robbing people clean of their hard-earned money via cunning gambling tricks.\\
 __Recommended combos with:__ Dogsbody, Footpad/Hoyden, Thug, Brigand, Pawnbroker, Squealer\\ __Recommended combos with:__ Dogsbody, Footpad/Hoyden, Thug, Brigand, Pawnbroker, Squealer\\
-__See also:__ [[shared_worlds/thick_as_thieves_conmanship|Tricks and conmanship]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#diplomatic_skills|Diplomatic skills]]\\+__See also:__ [[shared_worlds:thick_as_thieves_conmanship|Tricks and conmanship]], [[thick_as_thieves_skillsets#diplomatic_skills|Diplomatic skills]]\\
  
 **THUG**\\ **THUG**\\
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 __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Security provider for professional thieves. Need a street agent and bodyguard who can deliver the brawns and bare-handed blows when needed ? Hire a Thug, obviously. If you want to arm him better and teach him some fencing and fancier tactics, try a Brigand instead. If you want to have a more static and guarding-focused variation, try an armed Guard or an unarmed/lightly-armed Fixer instead.\\ __Specialisation in a nutshell:__ Security provider for professional thieves. Need a street agent and bodyguard who can deliver the brawns and bare-handed blows when needed ? Hire a Thug, obviously. If you want to arm him better and teach him some fencing and fancier tactics, try a Brigand instead. If you want to have a more static and guarding-focused variation, try an armed Guard or an unarmed/lightly-armed Fixer instead.\\
 __Recommended combos with:__ Dogsbody, Driver, Squealer, Guttersnipe, Smuggler, Melee Teacher\\ __Recommended combos with:__ Dogsbody, Driver, Squealer, Guttersnipe, Smuggler, Melee Teacher\\
-__See also:__ [[shared_worlds/thick_as_thieves_combat|Combat]]\\+__See also:__ [[shared_worlds:thick_as_thieves_combat|Combat]]\\
  
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 ==== Source ==== ==== Source ====
  
-**[[http://www.alternatehistory.com/discussion/showthread.php?p=9702833#post9702833|Character Specialisations and Professions]]**+**[[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/1/post-9702833|Character Specialisations and Professions]]**
  
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