Burglar

Burglars operate in major cities and ports, breaking into houses, storefronts, and warehouses to steal valuable goods. However, finding buyers for rare items can be challenging, as original owners often seek their return, cutting into profits. To sell stolen goods, burglars rely on fences—individuals who purchase stolen items and sell them to unsuspecting customers, taking a cut of the profits.

• Skill Proficiency: Perception
• Additional Equipment: Grappling hook, 50ft of hempen rope, kidskin gloves*, glass cutter*, vial of flour*

*Negligible item of no value.

Ability: Surveillance

After spending an hour observing, and succeeding on a medium-DC Wisdom (Perception) check, you can map out a building’s layout, including guard routes, entrances, exits, and potential valuables.

Ranks

Rank 1 – Snatcher

Specializing in lower-end neighborhoods, you’re adept at breaking into homes with simple locks. While risks are lower, so are potential rewards.

Holdings:

• Blueprints of a grand estate, detailing secret entrances and passageways allowing you to perform /pc-profession to advance your career.

Progression: Successfully robbing a reputable store in a wealthier district earns you notoriety and a substantial payday.

• Fence a total of 1,200gp worth of stolen goods.

Rank 2 – Burglar Specialist

Working in a team allows for more ambitious heists beyond the capabilities of a lone burglar. Your reputation attracts skilled thieves seeking to join your crew.

Holdings:

• A team of specialists operating under your guidance for executing larger heists.
• Contacts inside establishments you plan to rob, providing crucial information.
  • Grants a +1 bonus to your Wisdom proficiency bonus when performing your profession.

Progression: Membership in an established Thieves’ Guild in a major city or town.

• Fence a total of 2,400gp worth of stolen goods.

Rank 3 – Heist Master

Your skills as both a burglar and a leader have grown, enabling you to plan and execute major heists with confidence.

Holdings:

• A senior position in the Thieves’ Guild, mentoring junior members.
  • Any Adventuring Company you join or are a part of gains 500 prestige (one-time).
• Uncovering evidence of an assassination attempt on a noble whose estate you robbed.
  • Grants a +1 bonus to your Wisdom proficiency bonus when performing your profession. Stacks with prior rank (+2 total).

Progression: Orchestrating a large-scale heist to rob the estate of a local noble.

• Fence a total of 4,800gp worth of stolen goods.

Rank 4 – Prince of Thieves

With substantial wealth accumulated, you now pursue greater motivations through the exchange of information, blackmail, and acquisition of rare artifacts.

Holdings:

• Personal estate with staff, dealing in rare and valuable items through your network of thieves, fences, and buyers.

Source: Adapted from Grim Hollow Campaign