Help me fill a spy's backpack

[Herschel]

For magic gear: summoned armor and Dynamic weapon.

 

[mneme]

Theiving weapon? Possibly worth picking up a below level one -- lets you steal in combat as a daily power (when you hit with it, but still).

Deep Pocket Cloak -- sure, uses your neck slot -- but a Bag of Holding and Fast Hands in one handy item!

Look over the consumable and wonderous items -- there are lots of gems there, particularly if you're going with a "bag of gadgets" approach. Nail of sealing, Heartflow, Smokestick for consumables; eternal chalk, Window of Escape (if your GM doesn't disallow it), Floating Lantern, etc.

 

[Crazy_Dragon]

ALL PHB I
items:
Daggers
Hand crossbow
Leather Armor
Climber's kit
Silk rope
Thieves tools (of course)

feats:
Escape Artist
Nimble blade
Quick Draw
Skill focus (Bluff/Thievery)
Sure Climber

Skills
Perception
Insight
Streetwise
Bluff

PHB II
Melee Training (highest attribute)

PHB III
Fast Hands (skill power)

MP
Two Fisted Shooter
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AV
Sandals of Precise stepping
Gloves of Storing, a must
Gem of Colloquy
Reading Spectacles
Bag of Holding

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

I don't know how well changelings can change form but a Hat of Disguise would be useful to a spy.

It doesn't matter- it would be useful to a Changeling as well.

Why?

Because, if it is discovered and then confiscated, the Changeling then "reverts" to a preselected appearance not his own...so when he alters his appearance later, nobody will be expecting it.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

On the non-magical side:

1. vials of acid
2. vials of pepper
3. vials of salt
4. vials of glue
5. vials of grease
6. vials of invisible ink
7. twine/rope/wire
8. marbles and/or caltrops
9. concealments (false bottom boxes & scabbards, hidden pouches in clothing, etc.)

 

[Lord Ernie]

I just want to thank everyone for the comments in this thread . I've been watching Burn Notice for a while, which inspired me to make a spy-type character. My next character was actually going in the same direction as this one (in fact, I was making him a Changeling Rogue as well), so I'm going to be keeping an eye on this thread.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

There are far worse characters to emulate than Michael Weston...and if I were you, I'd try to cop some MacGyver tricks as well.

In addition, I'd check out the DK Eyewitness book on [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Spy-Eyewitness-Books-Richard-Platt/dp/0756650348/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1275984948&sr=1-1"]Spies.[/ame]

Yeah, I know its a kids' book, but it is surprisingly informative. A lot of the info in it showed up in sections of a show on spies I saw on Discovery or some such channel a few months ago. Plus, its full of pictures. If nothing else, you'll get LOTS of inspiration.

Hmm...given that there's a new 2009 edition, maybe I'll track one down for myself.

 

[jbear]

Don't forget your fresh T-Bone steak spiced with sleeping pills. Sleepings dogs don't bark!

 

[Jhaelen]

It doesn't matter- it would be useful to a Changeling as well.

Why?

Because, if it is discovered and then confiscated, the Changeling then "reverts" to a preselected appearance not his own...so when he alters his appearance later, nobody will be expecting it.

Ooh, clever! I like that.

 

[twilsemail]

Thanks again to everyone. These have been truly awesome suggestions.