A Halfling Scout.[2]
Although they will not admit it publicly, Halfling Thieves are the best around, although they do prefer to be called Scouts. Hiding within infantry units, they sneak out and steal magical or useful items from the enemy.[1]
Overview[]
Halflings are well known for their nimble feet and even nimbler fingers. While many follow their fathers and turn their dexterous skills to works of craft such as basket-making, cobbling and cookery (in fact a lot of cookery) many also find themselves drawn towards the danger and excitement of stealing. Of course, Halflings never take anything too valuable (except by accident) as that would not be nice to the person who previously owned the item.[2]
Nonetheless, it is surprising the number of things that go "missing" when a Halfling is about. The poor little chaps don't know they're doing it half the time, they just seem to acquire rings, boxes of matches and small pets as they go about their normal business. In fact, Halflings have a very relaxed attitude towards property in general, and casually swap items with one another all of the time (mostly without realising they're actually swapping). Halfling birthdays are a celebration of this attitude and many gifts are freely given away by the Halfling whose birthday it is (usually as a consequence of inviting another twelve Halflings to your house and then falling asleep after dinner).[2]
Many Halflings find that the skills which were taught to them as part of their natural childhood and adolescence are frowned upon by people outside of the Moot. They also find themselves very popular with certain organisations, such as the Thieves' Guild and the local Watch patrol. As can be expected, the speed and agility of Halfling Thieves has been noted by many of those who seek their fortune delving into abandoned Dwarf Holds and performing mighty deeds in dungeons.[2]
Halflings make excellent bait for monster traps and are usually quick and lucky enough to escape once the monster has fallen for the trap. Their diminutive size allows them to be pushed through sewers, under badly fitting gates and into rat-infested nooks and crannies. As you might tell, a Halfling is considered by some to be the most essential piece of dungeoneering equipment you could get.[2]
Despite this rough treatment, most Halfling "Treasure and Property Removal Experts" don't mind popping down the odd dungeon. With a couple of big, burly trained bullies and a sneaky looking wizard to back you up, the City Watch don't come calling at your door so often! Besides, where else can you find so many gifts; pretty gems, silver plates, Swords of Mystical and Magical Significance. Not only all that, someone actually listens to what you're saying, even if they do decide to ignore you completely when you finished giving your advice.[2]
Famous Halfling Thieves from the history books include: Nikkit Kwik (also known as the Burglar of Brionne), Bumblebean Lightfoot, Nifflet "Statue Stealer" Stumbly, and the Halfling who once managed to steal the Great Bell out of the Temple of Sigmar in Nuln, "Two-feet-tall" Telworth Buttercup. The King of Thieves is the renowned Ned Neddley, responsible for stealing almost anything that wasn't nailed down (and if he had a claw hammer with him, he'd steal the nails too).[2]