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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dannyalcatraz" data-source="post: 4894528" data-attributes="member: 19675">Yeppers!I don't think I've done better roleplaying in my 30+ years.  (Though I did equal it when I inadvertently caused the death of Mordenkainen's child...but that's a story for a different thread.)But beyond the "Gentle Giant fallen in with a (potentially) bad buddy/crowd" role?  The actual criminal route?He's strong enough to do any physical labor, from longshoreman or porter...to legbreaker.  And many blue collar jobs give one opportunity for potential criminal acts, even though the person may not be bright enough to figure out precisely how to do the job...or NOT do it.He's dexterous enough to do be a circus performer...or pull off second story jobs and pick pockets.He's tough enough to take a punch or 2, so he may occasionally engage in bareknuckle (or other) prizefighting as a legit way of making money.  (If so, do take the IUS feat, though.)The low Int means he's not particularly inventive in his criminal career, and generally relies on his physical talents.The low Wis means he may not realize he's being watched, or may not care.  He may underestimate risks and overestimate his prowess in general.  He may not figure out he's being doublecrossed or set up as a patsy, or just being manipulated in general.The low Cha could be ugliness, but it could also be an off-putting nature.  He could be grim and gruff.  He could have a crazy-man stare...and the lingo to reinforce it.  He may have a speech impediment that makes him loath to talk to anyone...and strong & silent can be intimidating.  (FWIW, I usually let PCs with high Str to substitute that stat for Cha, so you can be any of the above low Cha types and still flex and loom to get your way...)</blockquote>

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