(spawned by the eparry thread, to make it more specific)
I think what rogues really need are ways to circumvent law.
There's no real reason in playing an assasin-type character when 9/10 times you'll get caught by one NPC or the other.
My suggestion would be a rogue/bard skill named 'Subterfuge'
By bribing the right people, disguising into someone else, spreading false rumors, making use of their fast-talk, rogues/bards should be able to confuse local authorities into not realizing they're lawbreakers. Obviously this skill should be charisma-based, and should drain some money from the player's account to reflect the bribes.
Just to catch some comments in advance, I know that in some cities, bribery seems unlikely. It's not like subterfuge is used to bribe the paladin, however. Just some people with influence that can get the hands on the judge's paperwork, replace the lawbreakers sketch with another, and so on.
How it could work:
Character uses the skill along with disguise to pass as an inconspicuous fellow. This means he needs to disarm himself, and lower the chances anyone would have of suspecting him. His equipment is replaced by the equivalent of a NPC (a wizard's garb or whatever is more fitting) and for so long as he does not wear a weapon, wear armor, or do something extravagant, he is hidden from authorities. Should someone attack him while he's hiding this way, he doesnt have the time to wear his armor and fight. However, should he initiate the attack, the character pulls his fake clothes off, revealing his normal equipment with a message 'X breaks his subterfuge!' or whatnot, and then is susceptible to law again. He is then also able to make use of his rogue/bard skills again.
Just a thought.
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