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'''Streetwisdom''' is a [[Sage Field|sage field]] available to [[Thief (class)|thieves]], describing familiarity with the criminal element and how to best to handle themselves in rough quarters and among rough people. Characters with this knowledge are savvy and elusive, and often possess unexpected talents.
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The field includes the following [[Sage Study|sage studies]]:

* '''[[Collaboration (sage study)|Collaboration]]''': grants skill in bring criminal entities together and encouraging their cooperation, allowing the formation of an organized counterweight against the rule of law.

* '''[[Extortion (sage study)|Extortion]]''': the act of obtaining benefit through coercion or blackmail, used to force unwilling persons to act in accordance with the character's wishes.

* '''[[Guile (sage study)|Guile]]''': the practice of encouraging innocents to trust the speaker, while allowing the character to appear ordinary in the presence of others.

* '''[[Jack-of-all-Trades (sage study)|Jack-of-all-Trades]]''': the accumulation of low-level skills from non-thief classes, enabling the character to successfully act as a trader, official, religious figure or other professional.
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 The field includes the following [[Sage Study|sage studies]]:
-* '''[[Coercion (sage study)|Coercion]]''': the act of obtaining benefits through intimidation or extortion, used to force persons to act in accordance with the character's wishes.
+:* '''[[Coercion (sage study)|Coercion]]''': describes the use of intimidation, threats or extortion to compel others to act in accordance with the character's wishes, relying on psychological pressure rather than physical force; functions by exploiting vulnerabilities, whether through implied consequences, such as harm to reputation or resources, or explicit demands backed by a credible threat.  Includes forcing compliance in situations such as obtaining lower prices from a merchant, pressuring officials to ignore certain actions, or compelling individuals to provide information, resources, or other aid.
-* '''[[Guile (sage study)|Guile]]''': the practice of encouraging innocents to trust the speaker, while allowing the character to appear ordinary in the presence of others.
+:* '''[[Guile (sage study)|Guile]]''': the ability to foster trust in others through subtle manipulation, encouraging innocents or unwary individuals to believe in the character’s sincerity; allows the character to present themselves as harmless, ordinary or otherwise unremarkable, deflecting suspicion or scrutiny. The practice involves maintaining a demeanor that appears genuine, calm or friendly, concealing the character’s true intentions.  A convincing display of guile can divert attention away from the character entirely, allowing them to blend into a crowd or escape notice while influencing those around them.
-* '''[[Jack-of-all-Trades (sage study)|Jack-of-all-Trades]]''': the accumulation of low-level skills from non-thief classes, enabling the character to successfully act as a trader, official, religious figure or other professional.
+:* '''[[Jack-of-all-Trades (sage study)|Jack-of-all-Trades]]''': permits the accumulation of sage abilities associated with non-thief classes, allowing the character to be adaptable in a broad variety of situations, expressing resourcefulness and the solving of problems creatively.
 The field includes innate knowledge and strategies for living that fall out of mainstream behavior.  For example, streetwise characters understand how to get a bed for the night, and food to eat, without needing money.  They understand how to diffuse aggressive situations and the manner in which different cultures interact positively or negatively with one another.
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	The field includes innate knowledge and strategies for living that fall out of mainstream behavior. For example, streetwise characters understand how to get a bed for the night, and food to eat, without needing money. They understand how to diffuse aggressive situations and the manner in which different cultures interact positively or negatively with one another.		The field includes innate knowledge and strategies for living that fall out of mainstream behavior. For example, streetwise characters understand how to get a bed for the night, and food to eat, without needing money. They understand how to diffuse aggressive situations and the manner in which different cultures interact positively or negatively with one another.
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	'''Streetwisdom''' is a [[Sage Field\|sage field]] available to [[Thief (class)\|thieves]], describing familiarity with the criminal element and how to best to handle themselves in rough quarters and among rough people. Characters with this knowledge are savvy and elusive, and often possess unexpected talents.		'''Streetwisdom''' is a [[Sage Field\|sage field]] available to [[Thief (class)\|thieves]], describing familiarity with the criminal element and how to best to handle themselves in rough quarters and among rough people. Characters with this knowledge are savvy and elusive, and often possess unexpected talents.
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