D&D 5E I'm making my first Rogue :) Could I have some guidance please? :)

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Hi

So I've came up with a number of characters I'm still kind of a nub but I'm trying to have a bit of variety so I can cover many roles I'm not entirely sure which role I like yet but I do like my characters at least

I've got Mariana (Ranger), Mariana (Fighter), Muffin (Necromancer), Muffin (Older Muffin whoose sort of an Eldrich Knight with a giant fort of undead), Maryn (Angry Fish Lady Paladin) and F&@K F&@K B^S£ard Face the Only (A really tanky Fighter who straps weapons to his groin and is very stupid).

Now I'm working on my Rogue who I've named Aurora (because she's pretty but too difficult to fully understand).

Aurora is an "Chaotic Evil Rogue" who is pretty much a meanie My idea is that instead of "flirting" with people and doing "snu snu", she uses her beauty to "lure people in" and then "breaks their spirit" though "intimidation" and "torture" I would also like her occupation to be that of a locksmith

What I would like to know is what kind of build I should/could use for what it is essentually a slightly strong utility Rogue I don't know how I could make her useful in combat if she's utility based I don't see her as being like a backstabber I'm not sure how she could be useful in a fight against something like a dragon I'm not even sure what feats I should take The only thing I'm certain of is that she's a Half-Elf with a lot hair
I even came up with a sort of visual concept for her https://www.heroforge.com/load_config=115982

Thank You

 

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Now I'm working on my Rogue who I've named Aurora (because she's pretty but too difficult to fully understand).

Aurora is an "Chaotic Evil Rogue" who is pretty much a meanie My idea is that instead of "flirting" with people and doing "snu snu", she uses her beauty to "lure people in" and then "breaks their spirit" though "intimidation" and "torture" I would also like her occupation to be that of a locksmith

Occupation is the easy part. You say "I'm a ______". After that all you really need is proficiency with thieves tools to back it up - wich you have just because you're a rogue. But even that's optional as 5e doesn't forbid you from trying a skill if you aren't proficient. If you are, you just enjoy a higher bonus.
I'd pick your thieves tools as one of your expertise slots.

As for the luring, & breaking of spirits? That occurs two ways. 1) Backstory - those who know you might well know your reputation....
2) During play. You'll probably want to be proficient in both persuasion & intimidation. Use your your 2nd expertise slot either persuasion or intimidate - whichever you want the higher bonus to (I'd pick persuasion myself).
After that it all depends upon actual play.

What I would like to know is what kind of build I should/could use for what it is essentually a slightly strong utility Rogue

I'd plan her as an Arcane Trickster. So stat wise I'd prioritize Dex (defense, most uses of thieves tools, and offense if using dex/versatile weapons), Intelligence (casting stat) & Charisma (persuasion/intimidation). Then slightly above average strength.

I don't know how I could make her useful in combat if she's utility based I don't see her as being like a backstabber I'm not sure how she could be useful in a fight against something like a dragon

Fortunately 5e takes care of this for you. All you have to do is A) use weapons that align with your Str/Dex (whichever is higher), or B) Do useful things during combat. What those useful things are varies wildly. And if you can't think of anything useful? Then do entertaining things. But whatever you do, do something. Add to the scene that's developing. Don't just sit there not participating.

I'm not even sure what feats I should take The only thing I'm certain of is that she's a Half-Elf with a lot hair

Reading through the feats, wich ones sound like things that describe your character? Take those.
It might also be the case that taking a feat isn't the answer. Sometimes an ability score increase fits the story more.


[/QUOTE]I even came up with a sort of visual concept for her https://www.heroforge.com/load_config=115982
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Your mini looks nice.