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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Hellcow" data-source="post: 1653114" data-attributes="member: 15800">Dragonmarks are shimmering and vivid. A mundane tattoo isn't going to be convincing. Rules for recognizing a dragonmark are provided on page 47 of the CSB. Knowledge (nobility) will allow you to recognize the heraldry, common physical traits, and typical clothing/trappings of the house, so it will let you say "I think she's Cannith" -- provided she's not trying to hide this fact. It should also be used when you're trying to remember customs of the houses, leader's names, that sort of thing. DC should be determined normally -- I'd make it a 5 to recognize heraldry (pretty darn well known, and probably could also be done with a DC 10 Int check), going up to 15 for house clothing, 20+ for customs and facts.   This depends on how the character presents himself. If he's wearing a house signet ring, dressed in glamerweave, and looks confident, he'll be treated like a wealthy merchant -- which is what they'll assume that he is. If he's dressed in a traveler's outfit, they'll assume that he's a low-ranking member of the house. Sure, be a little respectful because he's got family, but you don't need to bow and scrape to everyone with a least dragonmark -- a lot of them are working stiffs too. The average least-marked Ghallanda is an innkeeper. You want to respect her connections, but it's not as if she's a duchess.</blockquote>