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• Sneak AttackLevel 1

  When Once per turn on a qualifying weapon hit

  When Zep hits with a qualifying Finesse or Ranged weapon attack, they deal an extra 1d6 damage once per turn.

• Weapon MasteryLevel 1

  When When attacking with a mastered weapon

  Zep can use the mastery property of a dagger or shortsword. A dagger's Nick property lets them make the additional attack granted by Light weapons as part of the Attack action when appropriate, and a shortsword's Vex property can grant Advantage on a later attack against the same target after a hit.

• ExpertiseLevel 1

  Zep can add twice their proficiency bonus to ability checks made with Stealth and Persuasion. They also gain this benefit with thieves' tools.

• Thieves' CantLevel 1

  Zep knows the coded language used by rogues and can recognize and communicate simple hidden messages through ordinary conversation or markings.

• Constructed BiologyProtogenZep does not need to eat, drink, or breathe, though they can imitate these behaviors for comfort and social connection.
• Synthetic ResilienceProtogenZep has Advantage on saving throws against disease and resistance to poison damage.
• Integrated InterfaceProtogenZep can store and display simple visual symbols, messages, or maps on their face-screen.
• Sensitive DiagnosticsProtogenZep can identify common signs of injury, exhaustion, and emotional distress, but this does not replace medical training.
• Adaptive FrameProtogenZep's walking speed is 30 feet, and their cybernetic body counts as both organic and mechanical for setting-specific effects.
• Criminal ContactCriminal

  Zep has a contact among thieves who can arrange discreet meetings, pass along rumors, or provide limited information about criminal activity. Zep can usually recognize the signs of a criminal operation and knows how to find the local underworld without drawing unnecessary attention.