Originally Posted by Omega 
Thank you, very very much, Wolfing!
I knew that dexterity was involved, so I payed some attention to that one while constructing my dabbler burglar, but I never really understood how it all exactly worked.
And I neglect that Message Log too much, I'll keep it open more often from now on. Thanks!
It also helps to use the attribute spell on your lower attribute, so let's say a check is against CO DE AG and you have 15 14 11 in them, it helps to raise your AG with the spell so the check is more likely to succeed.