Every city has a fair portion of trade, but the laws of trade only protect "legitimate" trade. Many cities have additional laws which make great demand and great risk for smugglers, who shepherd illicit goods, services and people into and out of their known cities by secret routes. The Rogues Guild usually tightly controls all of this activity, taking its cut from sanctioned jobs and exacting punishment for independent jobs. Perhaps you trafficked luxury liquors to avoid tariffs or contraband to avoid seizure, or maybe you are a human who sympathizes with the halfings, getting them out of Bru'Donu. Either way, you have contacts in the smuggling community who can help you slip into and out of the city unnoticed, for a price.
Skill Proficiencies: Perception, Stealth
Language Proficiencies: One racial language
Tool Proficiencies: Forgery kit
Equipment: A forgery kit, a set of common clothes, a belt pouch, and 5 gp
You can call on your contacts within the smuggling community to secure secret passage into or out of your city for yourself and your adventuring companions, no questions asked, and no entanglements. Because you’re calling in a favor, you can’t be certain they will be able to help on your timetable or at all. Your Dungeon Master will determine whether you can be smuggled into or out of the city. In return for your passage, you and your companions may owe the Rouges Guild a favor and/or may have to pay bribes. [Note: This feature is a variant of the Sailor feature.]
When I'm not smuggling, I gamble.
I just love Halfling cooking and baking!
I party with dwarves whenever I can.
I'm a terrible singer, but I love to do it.
I was raised to honor Ktisis and still do.
The blood sports of the Arena sicken me.
I think different races are really interesting.
I exaggerate the tales of my exploits.
Fair: I think everyone deserves to be treated fairly. I don't play favorites. (Lawful)
Impulsive: Planning is often a waste of time. No plan survives contact with reality. It's easier to dive in and deal with the consequences. (Chaotic)
Curious: I want to learn as much as I can about the people and places I encounter. (Any)
Prepared: I think success depends on preparing as much as possible in advance. (Any)
Respectful: I think everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity, regardless of their race, creed, color, or origin. (Good)
Corrupt: I will break the law or act dishonestly if the money is right. (Evil)
I am loyal to the Rogues Guild and would do anything for them.
I love my city, despite the recent problems.
I admire the elves. I help them whenever I can.
A gnome helped me once. I pay the favor forward.
I enjoy tricking the guards at every opportunity.
I smuggled agricultural goods for unregistered farmers. I try to help them when I can.
My hatred for the city authorities burns so brightly that I have difficulty suppressing It around them.
I was caught me once before, and I was branded for my crime. If they catch me again, for any offense, the punishment will be dire.
I treat all nobles poorly. I am disgusted with their failure to protect the poor or unfortunate.
I have difficulty trusting strangers. Anyone could be a spy for the authorities.
I am greedy. There Isn't much I won't do for money.
I'm an informant for the authorities. They let me continue my activities, so long as I pass them information about illegal activity in the city.