You juke left and right, throw sand, whip out your cloak, or otherwise try to distract your opponent and make them vulnerable to attack.

A rain of short, sharp strikes disorients your enemy.

Sometimes a good diversion is presented to you and though a foe might bloody you, your light fingers find opportunity in the exchange.

When a creature hits you with a melee attack, you can use your reaction to make a Sleight of Hand check against it.

With practice and training you learn how to shut off your facial reactions amidst battle, taking on a passive countenance from which nothing can be easily gleaned.

You gain an expertise die on Deception and Sleight of Hand checks made in combat

You make your move while your foe is busy casting a spell.