It makes more sense for paladins to be allowed in outlander (which they can't join) than for thieves to be part of tribunal. I could see trib treating theives the same way as outlander, they have tons of extra hoops to go through and maybe lose some key skill (like steal).


what are other peoples thoughts?

Few things come to mind like

It takes a wolf to hunt a wolf.
I had a thief which had a role (it was a trapper, don't bag on me) Some thieves might learn the craft just to hunt down thieves. I think you certainly have many valid ways to approach the thief. I also think that some leaders will not let them in, like rangers and give the cabal room to interpret the best way to enforce the law.
Can you steal from a criminal in town? Thats a good question, which I bet changes depending on leadership and the payment of coward feels sketchy.

I think thieves will likely always walk among the tribunal. I would rather oppose conjurers and bards, which are not, but it leaves a lot of room for discussion and leadership to play a role

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As long as they don't attack/steal in protected cities I don't see any reason why they shouldn't be allowed. There are lots of ways to use thief skills to enforce law and order.

it has less to do with using the mechanics for one purpose vs another vs the idea of what a thief represents and what a tribunal represents.

thieves are by their very nature not ones to play by the rules (thats why they steal). They hide they backstab they kick you while you are down. I mean I just don't see your typical thief being an advocate of law and order. the only situation you should see that on a regular basis is when they are trying to exploiut the system for unsavory ends, a benevolent thief is a rarity.

>>thieves are by their very nature not ones to play by the rules (thats why they steal).

This is your take on thieves. Mine might be different. People who play Tribunal thieves would certainly disagree.

>>They hide they backstab they kick you while you are down.

Well, that's indisputable

>>. I mean I just don't see your typical thief being an advocate of law and order.

Your typical thief isn't. Some thieves are bound to disagree.

>>the only situation you should see that on a regular basis is when they are trying to exploiut the system for unsavory ends,

Again, this is your opinion. Nowhere in CF (or in the Dungeons & Dragons material that formed the basis for MUDs of this nature) is there a precedent that disallows a thief to be Orderly, Lawful, or Good.

>>a benevolent thief is a rarity.

But not an impossibility.

I'm more conflicted about Tribunal Druids, to be honest.

To weasel their way into the Tribunal.

Also, it's logical that an Orderly, law-oriented character, would not want to pollute his own nest. And if he behaves, why not allow him?