The art of breaking in, staying hidden, and slipping out unseen.

## Tier 1 (Subterfuge 1+)
*  Light Fingers – Mark a die as Effectful; on success, pick pockets or lift items unnoticed.
*  Bypass Lock – You can pick simple locks without penalty; mark a die as Persistent to handle advanced ones.
*  Misdirection – Once per scene, inflict 1 Slight by diverting attention from yourself or an ally.
## Tier 2 (Subterfuge 2+)
*  Silent Entry – You can open doors or windows without noise penalties.
*  Sabotage (Subterfuge/Mechanics) – Mark a die as Risky; on success, disable a device or alarm. Failure may trigger it.
*  Hiding Spot – You can conceal small items or messages on your person without detection.
## Tier 3 (Subterfuge 3+)
*  Cat Burglar – You may reroll one failed die per scene when infiltrating secured locations.
*  Escape Artist (Subterfuge/Dodge) – Mark a die as Persistent; on success, slip free of bonds, grapples, or restraints.
*  False Trail – You can erase evidence of your passage, making Tracking rolls against you one success harder.
## Tier 4 (Subterfuge 4+)
*  Ghost Step – Once per session, move through a secure area entirely undetected (unless magical sensors are present).
*  Master Thief – You may declare you “already planted” a tool or device in a location you previously visited.
*  Absolute Disguise – You can fully assume another person’s appearance for one scene (requires prep time and resources).