Swashbuckler [Profession Page]

Swashbuckler-

• Proficient in agility-based combat and social skills.
  
• Access to some firearms such as pistols.
  

• Each Profession comes with a list specific skills that define their unique capabilities. These skills enhance your character's effectiveness in their chosen profession and contribute to the overall gameplay experience. 
  
• As stated in the Character Creation Guide, your first Skill must always be chosen from your Profession's specific list.
  
• The Skill you choose at time of Char Creation counts as Slotless for you.
  
• You can only start out with the Novice version of the Skill.
  
• For more information on Skills, see the Skills Guide.
  

Swashbuckler Skills-

• Finesse Weapon Proficiency: Increased prowess when using melee weaponry with the Finesse tag in combat.
  
• Firearm Proficiency: Increased prowess when using weaponry with the Firearm tag in combat.
  
• Subterfuge: Increased expertise in conversing with others while being deceitful or telling a lie.
  
• Seafaring: Proficiency in knowing how to traverse along the seas and manning a ship.
  
• Smuggling: Able to move stolen or illicit goods from one location to another without being caught, can be used for wealth accumulation.
  

• Abilities are unique maneuvers, techniques, or spells that set your character apart within their chosen profession. These abilities provide additional strategic options and enhance your character's overall capabilities. 
  
• Character's are more than free to app their own Abilities as well, the ones listed below are simply the main Profession based ones. 
  
• Unlike Skills, a person is not limited to choosing from one of these for their first Ability; but, keep in mind some of the Abilities in these lists are still limited to certain Professions, most notably the Spellbinder's Spellsteal.
  
• The Ability you choose at time of Char Creation counts as Slotless for you.
  
• You can only choose the Novice Rating version of an Ability if it has multiple Ratings
  
• For more information on Abilities, see the Skills and Abilities Guide.
  
• Abilities marked with a * at the end indicate the prerequisite of having the Spellcasting Skill. Abilities marked with ** at the end indicate the prerequisite of having a specific Skill. Abilities marked with *** at the end indicate the Ability being locked to the Profession's list it is on.
  

Swashbuckler Abilities-

• Riposte: Carefully deflect an opponent's attack and immediately launch a counter with a precise and powerful strike.**
  
• Evasive Maneuver: Execute swift and nimble maneuvers to evade attacks, reducing damage taken for a short duration.
  
• Quickstep Lunge: Move with lightning speed and grace, closing the distance to an enemy with a lunging attack.***
  
• Flourish: Perform a dazzling acrobatic maneuver in combat, possibly knocking a target prone or disarming them.**
  
• Snake Charmer: Exude confidence and charm in combat, distracting enemies and potentially causing them to be charmed by you.***