Panhandling

Secondary Abilities

Description: You are a skilled beggar. You are able to get people to give you money just by asking for it. The art of panhandling is performed through a subtle blend of Manipulation, Empathy, Intimidation, Streetwise and Subterfuge. You know whom to ask, how to approach them, what to say, and how to avoid police. This is a useful Talent for picking up quick cash or for creating a cover.

• Novice: You can tell a good hard-luck story.

• • Practiced: You can gain sympathy from most people.

• • • Competent: Real smooth. You can hit even the hardhearted for a few bucks.

• • • • Expert: People want to take you home and feed and clothe you.

• • • • • Master: You can get whatever you want (within reason) for free.

Possessed by: Street People, Addicts, Drifters, Professional Beggars

Specialties: The Rack, Yuppies, Sob Stories, Targeting