Rogue and stealth builds emphasize cunning, agility, and subterfuge. Key attributes are Agility (for dodging and stealth skills), Speed (for movement), and Luck (for various checks). Primary skills should include Stealth, Lockpicking, Pickpocket, and a light weapon skill like Short Blade or Archery. Useful minor skills include Mercantile for better prices and Streetwise for gathering information. Recommended advantages include 'Increased Starting Gold' for tools, 'Immunity to Paralysis' for traps, and 'Expertise in [Stealth Skill]' for better success rates. Disadvantages like 'Critical Weakness to Magic' can be offset by magical items or careful avoidance. Joining the Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood is a natural fit for these characters. Focus on avoiding direct combat and utilizing stealth to bypass obstacles or gain the upper hand.
