Sleight of Hand

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Typically used with: Agility.

Sleight of Hand is a skill practiced by many con-men and thieves er — treasure hunters. This skill can be used to draw a small weapon unnoticed, snatch an item away from a table, pick someone's pocket, and other movements that require the hand to be faster than the eye.

Difficulty

Sleight of Hand checks shouldn't have a set DL; however, circumstantial bonuses or penalties apply.

Example DL
Object is very small or otherwise easy to conceal (a marble, a dagger, four aces) −5
Object is large, heavy, or otherwise very noticeable (a Dachshund, an axe, a sack of potatoes) +5
Object is being intently watched +5

Opposed Rolls

Sleight of Hand checks are opposed by a Spot check from a viewer.