The Rogue is a role skilled in trickery and deceit. While not suited to front line combat, Rogues can be very effective in flanking attacks and ranged support. They also gain many skill points per level, allowing them to be useful in a variety of non-combat situations.
Rogues have skill with a moderate selection of weapons including most smaller weapon types. Their need to remain highly mobile means they usually wear light armor.
Dexterity is the most important ability score for Rogues, as it improves their Armor Class, ranged combat abilites, and melee combat abilities with light weapons. Intelligence is also important for improving a Rogue's skill selection and effectiveness.