Face

Face

 * "We’re a different sort of thief here, Lamora. Deception and misdirection are our tools. We don’t believe in hard work when a false face and a good line of bullshit can do so much more."


 * - The Lies of Locke Lamora, Scott Lynch
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The Face is a skillful operator, choosing to sweet talk their way around problems before resorting to force. Their role is bargaining, conning, and information gathering. They handle the personal aspects of shadowrunning.

Knowing the Right People
A Face's value isn't just in their infiltration skills. Their ability to leverage social networks provides a valuable resource to the team. This is usually accomplished through the I Know a Guy mechanic. Any player can use this mechanic, but Face characters, with their strong social skillset, are well-suited for persuading Guys into helping out.
 * 1) Once per session, a player can declare that their character "Knows a Guy" that can help them.
 * 2) The player makes up a name and occupation for the Guy, and describes how their character knows them. The Guy should be related to the character's background.
 * 3) The player rolls Knowledge to determine how good of a relationship they have with the Guy.

Choosing Your Approach
Faces have a lot of options open to them at any given time. Choosing the right tactic is a matter of experience and quick thinking. For instance, if there’s a receptionist blocking your way into a corporate building, do you: In this situation, 2 and 3 will probably have lower difficulty thresholds than the other options. However, the same tactics would be less useful if you were trying to get around a leering gang member in a dark alley. The tactics used should match the situation as best as possible.
 * 1) (Presence) Threaten her family if she doesn’t let you in and keep her mouth shut.
 * 2) (Presence) Walk right through with an air of confidence so strong that she doesn't question you.
 * 3) (Charm) Convince her that you’re a member of the accounting staff but you were mugged this morning and had your keycard stolen.
 * 4) (Stealth) Try to sneak around the state-of-the-art cameras and the secretary’s watchful eye.
 * 5) (Perception) Look around the area for another way in, like an unguarded maintenance entrance.
 * 6) (Knowledge [Corporate Background]) Inform the secretary that you are an auditor, and are here to review the company's financial in accordance with company policy C3-X91.