The Rogue

The Rogue is a pretty straight forward Class, they’re Stealers of their Aspect, but with their Passive Alignment, they’re more often than not Stealing for the benefit of others, giving them a sort of Robin Hood-esque stereotype. Often at odds with society, they can be quite lonesome, but they hold those they like dear and are incredibly fond of the ones they care about.

The Thief

There’s a bit of a stigma against Thieves. Just like Rogues, they Steal, however they’re doing it for their own benefit. This leads many to think of them as self-centered and extremely selfish, and while definitely a possibility, they don’t have to be like that. Just like the Rogue, they’re highly attached to those they respect, but they put a great deal of confidence in their own way of being. They won’t stop at anything, even if they have to cheat, to accomplish their goal, which may occasionally distance them from their group if they go too far, which is not to say they themselves won’t regret that loss just the same.

The Aspects

The Rogue of Time would be one to Steal Time for Others. Taking up the time of those they’re opposed against to give more Time to their allies could be seen as them acting like a nuisance, bothering and Strifing constantly as a distraction of sorts. Stealing Time, they may also be able to negate some part of the events that happened in the Timeline, and of course, using Time Travel to easily scavenge and take that which is no longer there would make them quite efficient thieves.

The Thief of Time would be one to Steal Time for Themselves. Scavengers, waiting for the moment they can spring to action and take what they want, or even hopping into a Strife at the best moment to steal the credit. They should be careful not to take much of their allies’ Time, and much like the Rogue, their control over Time may allow them to negate things or the flow of Time itself around them, perhaps making their own little distorted Bubble of Time flowing differently.

The Rogue of Space would be one who Steals Space for Others. This makes them sound like kleptomaniacal hoarders, that will take anything physical they may need useful for the future. And in the same way, they may be able to take away proportions or certain characteristics from one thing and give them to another, shifting sizes around or infusing certain materials in some way. The use of Space to Steal could also imply portals or teleportation, and Stealing Creativity could imply a tendency of taking ideas from other people.

The Thief of Space would be one who Steals Space for Themselves. Anything that isn’t bolted to the ground belongs to them, and just you wait until they get a saw and rip even that for themselves. They’re not ashamed of stealing virtually anything in order to further their goals. And when it comes down to it, it’s not just physical objects they may take for themselves- Taking upon the characteristics of objects around them or forming armor of some sort from materials around them, they’re not beyond changing their bodies with what they take to end up on top.

The Rogue of Heart would be one to Steal Heart for Others. Stealing Romance sounds like casting doubts upon a Relationship, and trying to get someone away from their current partner in order to give them a better half. Mediators in relationships and romantically focused, their way of being may, too, make others attached to them. And with the Persona and Soul, they may as well steal someone’s way of being in order to better themselves, or even take away their Souls entirely to give them to someone else, perhaps giving a stray Soul a new physical body.

The Thief of Heart would be one to Steal Heart for Themselves. When they like someone, they know they’re the best for them, and will not stop trying to get them together. Taking someone’s way of being to suit their needs, or even straight up stealing their Soul, hoarding the spirits and way of being of others for some purpose, the Thief of Heart should be careful of not going too far with those they actually genuinely like, lest they muddle their relationship. Additionally, Stealing using their Soul, manifesting outside of their bodies or even taking things away after having died and being a Ghost.

The Rogue of Mind may Steal Mind for Others. Taking upon the choices others don’t want to make and pushing through with determination, and taking strategies or ideas from others to incorporate to their own plans, their own style. Flexible and easily influenced by those around them, they may seem malleable as they take into account everyone’s ideas and piece their current way of being from them. They may also be able to Steal Mind to Give to someone else, in the sense that they can take someone’s thoughts or Memories and connect them to someone else, letting people share their Minds in a telepathic way.

The Thief of Mind, instead, would Steal Mind for Themselves. Stealing ideas they seem good enough to use, reading Memories and stealing what others may be thinking at the moment, they’re likely to take the initiative constantly, and choose to act in behalf of these ideas they have taken, in turn, stealing the Choice away from their peers. Determined and obstinate, but they may have trouble coming up with ideas of their own without help.

The Rogue of Hope would be one who Steals Hope for Others. It could be seen as how for a faction to be Hopeful and bright, those who oppose them must be rendered Hopeless and know they can’t do nothing against them, but not necessarily. They could be ones to build their own beliefs and faith from others, trusting in what their peers put their trust into and reinforcing these beliefs. And just like that, their desire to get something may eventually end up paying off.

The Thief of Hope would be one who Steals Hope for Themselves. Even in the most bleak of moments, they know there’s always a possibility- And that possibility is them. Confident in their skills and their chances of victory, but they may require those on their side to believe in them to fully come on top, that which the Session puts its trust upon, while taking Hope away from those who oppose them.

The Rogue of Rage would be one who Steals Rage for Others. Stealing through Rage is quite the potent ability as well- Taking moments of confusion, or Anarchy and lawlessness to Take whatever may be needed, others may not realize anything’s missing in the middle of the chaos until it’s already too late. And just like that, they may also Steal away the confusion and anger of those around them, at the risk of becoming aggravated themselves in the process.

The Thief of Rage would be one who Steals Rage for Themselves. Making things personal, they’re prone to being angered at anything negative that happens around them, only making them more driven to tear apart what’s in their way. In the same way, however, doing their own thing and pushing through aimlessly, they may end up being confused and unsure of what’s even going on anymore, but in the process, leave behind a clear picture for those who’re looking a bit deeper.

The Rogue of Light would be one who Steals Light for Others. Gathering information and offering it to those who are clueless, or making someone who’s risen to relevancy too much take a step back and let those who’ve been deemed secondary a chance, they may act as balancing factors to ensure no one becomes too self-centred and thinks they can simply do anything they want. And just the same, even with the Spotlight on them, they may be able to steal from right under people’s noses.

The Thief of Light would be one who Steals Light for Themselves. They know exactly what’s going on, and that puts them in the perfect position to take charge- Becoming relevant, stealing the limelight, they’re prone to put themselves at the centre of everything that happens around them, like a bright beacon you can simply not ignore. Stealing Luck and Fortune, too, may make chance just bend to their will, and taking away their Light, they may just leave those they oppose in the darkness- Perhaps even literally.

The Rogue of Void would be one to Steal Void for Others. Stealing secrets and uncovering the truth, shrouded in the darkness and in irrelevancy to spring up and take things away when no one’s looking, they may be experts in hiding or covering up their tracks. The canonical example gives an interesting twist to this Classpect as well- Stealing Nonexistence from an idea and making it real, allowing them to materialize things. But of course, this is not a power every Rogue of Void will have, nor a power everyone will come up with, but taking other’s irrelevance or reaching for that which doesn’t exist may still play into their roles.

The Thief of Void would be one to Steal Void for Themselves. Hidden, secretive, keepers of mysteries, but at the same time, they may end up being one unable to actually Steal, Stealing Nothing. Stealing the emptiness, the lack, could have a bit of a metaphorical meaning to it and let them ‘refill’ or ‘repair’ something in a sense, and of course, Stealing the power of the Horrorterrors, they may be able to take upon a more Grimdark-esque state without being necessarily influenced by the Will of the Dark Gods.

The Rogue of Breath would be one who Steals Breath for Others. In a sense, they may be the more Robin Hood-esque of the Rogues, taking from those in positions of Leadership, or even taking Leadership from those higher up to give it to those less fortunate. They may, however, also use their role as a leader to take away from others. Detached, free, they’re not bound to anything and as such may have no problem taking and sharing as they see fit. And of course, they may Steal Motion and Direction to stop someone in their tracks.

The Thief of Breath would be one who Steals Breath for Themselves. The most obvious and direct use of this power would be to literally leave someone without air and oxygen, suffocating them. They may also simply be so incredible they take their breath away. They may see themselves in a position of Leadership even after having been rejected as such. Stealing Motion and Direction for themselves, they may also prove to be quite fast, and take away anything they want before they even realize it’s gone.

The Rogue of Blood would be one who Steals Blood for Others. Taking through an oath or a bond of sorts, they could turn a deal on their head and make someone’s trick beneficial in the end. They’re just as likely to insert themselves into a friend group, and pull everyone to them, or try to unite different groups by slowly taking their friendship and getting everyone in good terms with each other. Whichever the case, they may appear as quite the popular member of a group, and wouldn’t shy away from expanding the friend circle.

The Thief of Blood would be one who Steals Blood for Themselves. In the most literal sense, this would be a Vampire’s most likely Classpect, draining blood from others, but it’d also be the most obvious one. They may use their bonds to others and their relationships to get stuff for free, and they could prove to be jealous at times, wanting to take someone’s friendship for themselves and away from others. Ultimately though, the bond they build with others is genuine, they just need to be careful not to take too much of those they care about.

The Rogue of Life would be one who Steals Life for Others. With Life’s ties to wealth and privilege, they would definitely steal from the powerful and give to those with less agency, or even use a advantageous position to take something others may need. Stealing Food for Others that cannot get it, and Stealing Life from those who are complacent and making less fortunate people suffering, seems like they may be concerned with aiding those who can’t do much by themselves, by any means necessary.

The Thief of Life would be that which Steals Life for Themselves. Taking someone’s lifespan to add to their own, killing for their benefit, and building up their wealth and power, they may come off as absolute rulers, but as long as they set their sights on those doing wrong, there’s nothing wrong with that, right? Even if they may come across as greedy, they will share their boon with those they deem close enough, with those they actually care about.

The Rogue of Doom would be one who Steals Doom for Others. They may be able to heal and ease someone’s pain and suffering, or even someone’s death, but it may come at a cost. Either to themselves, or others. And in the same way, they may be unable to heal someone, but definitely share their pain with others, and ensure the load someone carries on their shoulders is never too much. They may also benefit from their own suffering, being given things for their trouble, or even using their apparent limits to fool others into lowering their guard so they can take from them.

The Thief of Doom would be one who Steals Doom for Themselves. Doom doesn’t seem to have many practical uses selfishly, which may parse the Thief of Doom as someone who suffers in behalf of others, and then uses said pain to justify their authority or that they deserve something. They may Steal through Doom as well, benefiting from something or someone’s death or pain, looting from them at their weakest, or taking advantage of people’s limitations to get away with what they want. Or perhaps they really do Steal Death and Suffering for themselves, having a more morbid or borderline masochistic behaviour.