Skulk Thief

PREREQUISITE: You must be size Small or smaller to be this subclass.

Skulk Thieves are usually of a species that is of short stature. They use their small size to their advantage, sneaking around much larger foes and targeting weak points with agility and precision. 

Features by Level

• Level 3: Complex Simplicity, Skillful Stature
• Level 9: Adept Thief
• Level 13: Target the Legs
• Level 17: Hard to Reach

Level 3: Complex Simplicity

You've learned to make do with relatively common equipment. When you make a melee weapon attack with a Simple Weapon, you add 1d4 to the attack roll. In addition, all melee Simple Weapons you wield count as having the Finesse and Light traits unless it has the Heavy or Two-Handed trait. 

Level 3: Skillful Stature

When you make a melee weapon attack against a creature that is size Medium or larger, you have advantage on the attack roll. In addition, you have a +1 bonus to AC when being attacked by a creature size Medium or larger.

Level 9: Adept Thief

You have advantage on Sleight of Hand checks made to pickpocket creatures that are size Medium or larger. In addition, you have advantage on Stealth checks made to hide.

Level 13: Target the Legs

When you hit a target with a Sneak Attack and it is size Medium or larger, you can choose to knock the target Prone and deal an additional 1d4 damage as a bonus action immediately after.

Level 17: Hard to Reach

A number of times per Long Rest equal to your Dexterity modifier, you can use a reaction when a creature that is Medium or larger targets you with an attack roll to give the target disadvantage on the attack roll and a penalty to the roll equal to your Dexterity modifier.