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GAMBLER (Rogue Archetype)
The gambler is a rogue that relies on his good fortune and good looks rather than sneak attacks. Most are professional gamblers or daredevils out for illicit thrills. A gambler can be found in the plush palors of the elite or basement speakeasies taking on...
Gentleman’s Emporium (Dandy Desideratum and Doodads)
For every practical and popular invention there are scores of devices that are neither. Eventually such wares find their way into second hand stores and travelling merchants attempting to find a niche market for a unique device after its...
Obviously its a benefit to have a short sword thats easy to hide and never be disarmed, so "fragile" is to keep it from being too OP.
You could have a rule for unjamming it during combat, just fight with a "broken" weapon (-2 to attack), or just start punching.
How about something like this:
Spring Blade Gauntlet (Light Exotic or Racial Martial Weapon): This metal gauntlet has twin telescoping foot foot long blades that slide behind the wrist when not in use. While retracted the wearer can use other weapons or hold objects with that hand, but when...
Technological marvels are not limited to gentlemen's attire, but have revolutionized ladies fashions as well. The well dressed femme fatale may avail herself of any of the technological items below artfully complementing the fashions of the day.
Atomizer Accelerant: The cheap perfume held by...
Druid Archetype: Scrimshaner
The scrimshaner is a trapper or frontiersman that has developed from a deep and abiding passion for untamed wilderness and the natural order. This druid archetype is proficient in the use of firearms has developed a deep spiritual bond with her favored gun as a...
She doesn't want to be a drow. Wants to be a halfling or gnome artificer/rogue hybrid.
Backstabber, Versatile Expertise, and Crossbow Caster are good ideas.
Does Crossbow Expertise (HoFK) stack with Versatile Expertise?
The hand crossbow is still good with sneak attack right?
What about...
Looking for advice on how to best build two different approaches a hand crossbow build: A Rogue and an Artificer.
My initial take on race is a Drow Rogue and Shardmind Artificer.
Have you seen this feat?
Two Shield Fighting
As to race:
I agree the dwarf seem to have the mindset for using two heavy shields in combat.
In "Plot & Poison" by Green Ronin. Dual Shield fighting style called "Mithral Carapace" is an option available to drow.
Human Gladiators might also...
Marvelous Optimal Apparel v2
Marvelous Optimal Apparel (MOA) is a special collection of steam marvels that is greater than the sum of its parts. Each MOA is composed of 5 Marvelous Items in 5 different body slots that work in synergy to produce an extra ability. Each Marvelous Item starts at...