Streetwise (Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition)
Skills
Definition
Streetwise represents knowledge of the urban underworld—criminal organizations, street culture, where to find illicit goods and services, and how to survive in dangerous neighborhoods. For vampires, Streetwise provides access to mortal criminal networks that can be useful for feeding, territory control, and avoiding law enforcement attention. It's the skill of knowing how the streets really work.
How it works
**Common Rolls**:
- Charisma + Streetwise: Making underworld contacts
- Wits + Streetwise: Reading dangerous situations
- Intelligence + Streetwise: Knowledge of criminal operations
**Specialties**: Gangs, Drug Trade, Black Market, Fences, Safe Houses, Specific Cities
Tips
**Character Concepts**: Gang member, dealer, fence, undercover cop, street hustler.
**Synergies**: Useful for Alleycat predators who hunt in dangerous areas. Pairs well with Larceny.
Frequently asked questions
Does Streetwise work in Kindred society?
Streetwise specifically covers mortal criminal culture. Kindred politics use Etiquette and Politics, though criminal vampires might use Streetwise-like knowledge.