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In A20 each character gets a number of skill points equal to his intelligence modifier plus a bonus from his class (this total is multiplied at 1st level). Each point lets you gain one rank in any skill. There is no such thing as a class skill in A20, all skills are class skills for all characters. That means that your fighter can have as many ranks in pickpocket as a thief. The skills are as follows (in brackets are the 3.5 skills that they represent).

'''Acrobatics'''

This skill allows you to do any acrobatic activity.

'''Appraise'''

Work out the value of items.

'''Athletics'''

This skill allows you to do any sporting activity.

'''Bluff'''

This skill lets you lie, cheat, swindle ect.

'''Concentration'''

This skills primary use is to allow you to continue casting when in combat.

'''Craft'''

This skill allows you to create mundane items.

'''Decipher script'''

This skill allows you to understand texts.

'''Diplomacy'''

This skill lets you persuade someone and find information.

'''Disable device'''

This skill allows you to disarm traps and stop devices from working.

'''Disguise'''

This kill lets you change what others see using mundane means.

'''Forgery'''

This skill lets you copy documents.

'''Handle animal'''

This skill lets you handle animals and ride them.

'''Intimidate'''

This kill includes bullying someone as well as intimidation.

'''Knowledge'''

This skill is split into several sub skills. Generally a specific skill is worth more than a general one.

'''Listen'''

This skill allows you to hear what others say.

'''Perform'''

This skill allows you to use instrumrnts.

'''Profession'''

This kill covers all professions, from chef to merchant.

'''Search'''

This skill allows you to find hidden things, like secret doors.

'''Sense motive'''

This skill lets you determine when someone is lying to you.

'''Sleight of hand'''

This skill lets you do all manner of tricks with small objects, and can be used to pick pockets.

'''Spellcraft'''

This skill allows you to cast spells and identify things related to magic.

'''Spot'''

This skill allows you to see stuff.

'''Stealth'''

This skill lets you move around undetected.

'''Survival'''

This skill includes anything to do with nature.

'''Use magic device'''

This skill allows you to use magic items you normally couldn't.