The measure of a character’s guile and plotting, characters with high cunning excel at espionage related activities, as well as organizing complicated maneuvers. Picking a lock, sneaking a deck of trumps from someones pocket, subtly adding poison to a drink are all signs of high cunning. If it sounds sneaky, having a high cunning can help with that. It can also be used to organize clever tactics in groups of soldiers, as well as help in sorcery.