Acting

This ability allows the character to act out roles for the purpose of stage plays and public performances.  While this is the primary use for this skill there are other uses for this ability.  Characters attempting to impersonate others (such as a guard or a messenger, etc.) can do so through the use of acting.  In this case, however, the Acting check is done at -4 against the normal proficiency because the people the actor is trying to fool are not engaged in an active suspension of disbelief. Constructs may not take this proficiency.

Critical Success: The actor gets a standing ovation and his name is spread forth as an actor of great skill.  If this skill is used for clandestine purposes, then the actor's job of impersonation is so good that the victims are left without the slightest shadow of doubt.

Critical Failure: The actor's job is so bad that he is treated to having rocks and bits of food hurled at him.