Cuttthroat

Some criminals employ intimidation to get what they want. They threaten harm if their demands aren’t met, a tactic known as “protection” or extortion, favored by those who are violent and ruthless. Many Cutthroats start in established gangs, collecting fees and intimidating targets on behalf of a boss. While small gangs may target a few businesses, powerful crime lords can influence entire cities or regions.

• Skill Proficiency: Intimidation
• Additional Equipment: Dice set, a dagger.

Ability: Underground Connections

After an hour of inquiry and succeeding on a medium-DC Charisma (Intimidation) check, you can establish credibility and find a contact within a local gang, Thieves’ Guild, or underground network, who will assist you with criminal matters.

Ranks

Rank 1 – Tough

Operating in impoverished areas, you mug unsuspecting victims or extort travelers for safe passage.

Holdings:

• A hideout for shelter and evasion from law enforcement allowing you to perform /pc-profession to advance your career.

Progression: Acquire a building as a base for your operations and recruit a group of criminals to follow your lead.

• Extort local merchants for 1,200gp a week to your organization.

Rank 2 – Crew Leader

As the leader of your team, you receive gifts and favors from shop owners seeking to remain on your good side.

Holdings:

• A group of thugs under your command, utilizing secret routes to evade law enforcement.
  • Grants a +1 bonus to your Charisma proficiency bonus when performing your profession.
• A rundown establishment for operating illicit activities.
  • A “shop” in chronica that illicit goods and services can be sold out of.

Progression: Expand your group to control an entire village or district within a city and establish a collection of shop owners for regular exploitation.

• Extort local nobles for 2,400gp a week to your organization.

Rank 3 – Gang Boss

You’re a significant figure, often clashing with rival gangs for control of territory, leading to violent confrontations.

Holdings:

• Warehouses and fronts for laundering and storing illicit goods.
  • Your shop has an expanded inventory of goods and services.
• A network of contacts for acquiring and selling illegal items.
  • Grants a +1 bonus to your Charisma proficiency bonus when performing your profession. Stacks with prior rank (+2 total).

Progression: Overthrow a rival crime lord or claim territory from surrounding gangs.

• Extort local royalty for 4,800gp a week to your organization.

Rank 4 – Crime Lord

At the top of the criminal hierarchy, you control a vast territory, exerting influence over various criminal enterprises.

Holdings:

• Expansive territory overseeing criminal activities and receiving profits in exchange for protection.
• Your Underground Connections never fail you.