CharlatansSource Interstellar Species pg. 158
Throughout the galaxy charlatans run countless cons, scams, and tricks, from small scale to large, from harmless to downright dangerous. Although their methods, modes, and goals vary, charlatans are nearly always selfish, greedy, and unscrupulous. Occasionally, a charlatan uses their skills to entertain, inspire, and astound—or to rip off oppressors, villains, and faceless mega corporations—but they’re the exception, not the rule. The following charlatans represent a diverse array of con artists, scammers, and impostors. Aliens in the "Charlatans" FamilySource Interstellar Species pg. 158Grifter CR 2XP 600
Worlanisi
CN Small humanoid (worlanisi)
Init +4; Perception +7
DefenseHP 25
EAC 13; KAC 15
Fort +4; Ref +6; Will +1; –1 vs. mind-affecting effects
Weaknesses psychic reverbOffenseSpeed 30 ft., climb 20 ft.
Melee tactical switchblade +10 (1d4+3 S)
Ranged diffraction perforator pistol +7 (1d4+2 So; critical bleed 1d4)StatisticsSTR +1; DEX +4; CON +1; INT +0; WIS +1; CHA +2
Feats Improved Feint
Skills Acrobatics +7, Bluff +7, Sleight of Hand +12
Languages Common, Worlanisi; limited telepathy 60 ft.
Other Abilities distracting prattle, multiarmed (4) , worlanisi gamble , worlanisi luck
Gear freebooter armor I, diffraction perforator pistol with 2 batteries (20 charges each), tactical switchbladeSpecial AbilitiesDistracting Prattle (Ex) As a move action, the grifter talks incessantly, covering their motions and distracting their marks with misleading conversation. The grifter gains a +2 circumstance bonus to Bluff and Sleight of Hand checks until the end of their turn. DescriptionGrifters work up close and personal, earning their credits through sleight of hand and misleading prattle, and are always ready to flee if they’re caught cheating or their marks lose their temper. Most pick pockets or run street-corner hustles, but many work at festivals and circus midways, or play or rig games at casinos and gambling dens. Some work in groups, with one grifter distracting an audience or mark while another relieves them of their credits, possessions, or vehicle. The most benevolent work as magicians and use their skills to entertain.
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