Name:Kleptomaniac
Category:Personality
Description:A kleptomaniac is someone with a compulsion to steal. A kleptomaniac will steal things whenever possible and possibly not even realize. Items stolen are generally of little or no value because a kleptomaniac steals to satisfy her need, not for the value of the items stolen.
Many kleptomaniacs primarily steal a particular kind of item (e.g. ballpoint pens).
Kleptomania is considered a mental disease in present day industrial society. Even so, governments don't accept it as a defense in criminal trials.
Some kleptomaniacs may have a guilty conscience, but they can't stop stealing.
Combat Technique:Any or none.
Preferred Skills:Pickpocketing and stealing skills are essential. Stealth skills are helpful.
Benefit:None.
Disadvantage:A kleptomaniac may be required to make some sort of will check to avoid stealing items of the category(ies) they prefer.
Fictional Examples:Real World Examples:Appropriate For:Anyone.
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