There are 17 individual special skills that the characters can use throughout the game.
Some skills customize armor and weapons, others make healing products or valuable items to sell.
There are even specialties which can let you rob someone of give helpul game hints. As you become more proficient in a specialty, you will gain levels. The higher the level, the greater chance for sucess. Characters can also increase their sucess rate by wearing a Beret as they use their skill. The highest level one can reach in any skill is Level 10.