DoubleZero: Thief
Reissued March 2024
Welcome to DoubleZero: Thief, an indispensable toolkit tailored for those who thrive in the shadows and excel in the art of stealth, subterfuge, and larceny within modern-day roleplaying scenarios. Within these meticulously crafted pages, you'll uncover a wealth of resources and insights essential for sculpting dynamic thief characters who navigate the urban jungle with finesse and cunning. Whether you envision yourself as the master cat burglar orchestrating elaborate heists, the quick-fingered pickpocket slipping through crowded streets unnoticed, or the skilled infiltrator adept at bypassing the most sophisticated security systems, DoubleZero: Thief provides you with the expertise and inspiration to weave tales of high-stakes intrigue and thrilling escapades in the clandestine world of clandestine operations and illicit endeavors.
Expand the world of modern roleplaying with the DoubleZero: Professions series. Explore distinctive character types and tailor them to your preferred setting and genre. Each volume presents a rich array of options, profession variations, faction insights, worldbuilding support, and captivating plot hooks.
DoubleZero: Modern Roleplaying offers a fresh take on the roleplaying experience, where characters are grounded in reality without relying on magic or supernatural abilities. Dive into modern genres like crime, mystery, espionage, horror, romance, and science fiction, and watch your characters thrive. Our skill-driven system, utilizing two 10-sided dice, ensures dynamic play with degrees of success and outcomes that keep you on the edge of your seat.
Lightspress promotes a lo-fi approach to roleplaying, focusing on the utility and value of the content rather than flashy production. We strategically employ visual elements to amplify the message conveyed by the text, allowing us to create powerful and affordable toolkits. Remember, the true essence of the roleplaying experience lies not within the pages of a book, but in the creativity and collaboration fostered around your tabletop.
We structure our books using a uniform format and standardized content to improve clarity between the various titles in the series.
This Book Contains
Thief: About this profession, its background and requirements, and why it’s a compelling choice for a player character.
Skills: Characters possess a diverse array of skills, defined in this section, ranging from technical expertise to interpersonal abilities.
Advantages: This profession offers unique advantages, providing characters with specialized knowledge, resources, and opportunities.
Disadvantages: Characters face challenges and drawbacks, including risks to safety, ethical dilemmas, and societal scrutiny.
Variants: Players can explore five distinct variations, each offering its own set of abilities, motivations, and story possibilities.
Worldbuilding: Integrating this profession into the setting requires elements like relevant institutions, technologies, and societal norms.
Genre: Whether in crime, mystery, romance, horror, or science fiction, this profession adapts seamlessly to various modern genres.
Theme: Across different themes, this profession remains versatile, embodying themes of redemption, ambition, justice, and sacrifice.
Tone: Depending on the tone, this profession can be interpreted differently, from gritty and realistic to whimsical and fantastical.
Factions: Essential factions profoundly impact the lives of characters, providing allies, adversaries, and intricate power dynamics.
Plot Hooks: Tailored plot hooks await, offering exciting narrative arcs that resonate with their skills, motivations, and personal journeys.
96 pages. PDF. epub, and MOBI files included.
