Conceal (DEX)

This specialty skill represents the ability to hide objects from view or sensors. While Stealth is used to hide oneself, Conceal is used to hide items, such as weapons on one’s person, contraband in a vehicle, or a secret compartment in a room.

Results

The degree of success on a Conceal check provides a penalty to an observer’s Awareness-perception or Investigate-search check to find the hidden object:

• Ordinary: +1 penalty to observer
• Good: +2 penalty to observer
• Amazing: +3 penalty to observer

Hiding Weapons

A concealed weapon is worn in a place not normally searched or not subject to easy spotting (the small of the back, inside of the forearm, etc.). The concealed weapon must be either a small handgun or a blade. Concealment provides a +2 penalty to all but the most intrusive searches.