Forgery

Name

Forgery

Skill Attribute & Difficulty

Int - Hard

Defaults

4+Int, Counterfeiting-2

Prerequisites

None

Description

This is the ability to create falsified documents (identity cards, passports, etc.). It is not taught except by intelligence agencies and the underworld – although you can always study it on your own. The time required to create a forgery ranges from days to weeks (GM decides). When you use a forged document, make your Forgery roll each time it is inspected – unless you roll a critical success on your first attempt. Failure means someone spots the forgery. Some tasks require Dex-based skill rolls. The GM may allow Forgery to default to a suitable Artist specialty at -5 if you are doing the work entirely by hand.

Specializations

None

Modifiers

Equipment modifiers, +3 if you merely altered a genuine document, -5 if you did not have a sample to copy. The GM may also assign modifiers based on the severity of the inspection. For instance, a routine border check would give a +5 bonus.