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From crowded marketplaces to winding back alleys, the streets of a city are a world unto themselves, filled with their own kind of wisdom and danger. As someone who grew up on these streets, you've learned to navigate the complexities of urban life with an ease that others may lack.

Your days may have been spent picking pockets, delivering messages for shady figures, or simply surviving through wits and agility. Whatever your past, you've come to understand the streets and the people who live there, gaining a keen insight into the inner workings of the city's underworld and its everyday citizens.

This life has taught you how to glean valuable information from overheard whispers in taverns, to read a situation at a glance, and to talk your way out of (or into) most situations. Whether you're bartering with a shopkeeper, convincing a guard to look the other way, or calming a tense situation, your experience has taught you the art of persuasion.

Your life on the streets has also taught you who to trust and who to avoid. Whether it's recognizing a criminal contact or knowing which noble to approach for a favor, your experiences have equipped you with a unique perspective and skills that others might lack.

Not all knowledge is found in dusty libraries or learned from aged scholars. Some wisdom can only be learned on the city streets, amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life. As a person who is Street Savvy, you know this all too well.

 
Skill Proficiencies: Insight: Your life on the streets has given you a unique ability to read people. You can tell when someone's lying, notice hidden emotions, or predict someone's next move based on their body language. This understanding of people, cultivated from countless interactions and close calls, helps you to discern truth from falsehood, and to read between the lines of what people say and do.

Persuasion: On the streets, words are often more valuable than gold. Your time navigating the intricacies of street life, negotiating deals, and talking your way out of difficult situations has given you a knack for persuasive conversation. You've learned how to appeal to others' desires and interests, coax information from the tight-lipped, and even convince people to see things your way. Whether it's haggling prices, garnering favors, or diffusing tension, your persuasive skills are an essential tool for survival.

Tool Proficiencies: Disguise Kit: The streets can be a dangerous place, and sometimes it's best not to be recognized. Over time, you've mastered the art of disguise. Whether you need to blend into a crowd, impersonate a specific individual, or just change your appearance, your proficiency with the disguise kit is invaluable. With a bit of makeup, a few props, and some well-chosen clothes, you can transform yourself into nearly anyone, helping you avoid unwanted attention or slip unnoticed into restricted areas. This skill is not only useful for evading capture but also for gathering information undetected. Your ability to convincingly disguise yourself can often be the difference between success and failure in your urban adventures.
Languages: You gain one language of your choice.
Equipment: Equipment: A set of common clothes, a disguise kit, a token from your life before you hit the streets (such as a small trinket or a piece of jewelry), a pouch containing 15 gp, and a collection of rumors you've heard on the street about a local noble or notable figure.
 
Feature: Information Broker

You're accustomed to navigating the urban underbelly and have a knack for gathering information. Whether it's from eavesdropping on conversations in crowded taverns, speaking with street informants, or picking up gossip from city folk, you have a talent for being in the right place at the right time. When you put your ear to the ground, you can quickly gather local rumors and news. This might include information about notable people, places, or recent events that might not be common knowledge. This information isn't always accurate, but it is usually a good starting point.

The DM might also rule that you have a contact who can provide information about the goings-on in other cities, though this connection is not reliable enough to provide assistance in tasks or combat.

While you are in a town or city, you can spend time (roughly 1d4 hours) and money (typically 5-10 gp) to gather information in this way. The amount of time it takes to gather information and the cost in gold depends on the scope of the information and the size of the city.

 
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