here's how i rank thief skills
use magic, open locks and search, set traps, remove traps & persuade + lore (these all have high values, and get the most points)
then pick pockets. sometimes parry.
then maybe some cross class skill, disipline. (just to resist special manuvers)
maybe 5 or 10 points in spell craft (saving throw bonus)
then the sneaky skills, hide / stealth.
then finally spot and listen.
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