Dwarves and Halflings make respectable Scouts, Dwarves especially so in subterranean environments and Halflings because of their small stature and natural coordination. Elves and Half-Elves are the most common Scouts because of their ability to see in limited light and naturally keen senses. Races: Humans make exceptional Scouts because their diverse nature allows them to learn more skills than other equally experienced Scouts. A Scout is also highly trained in battle field tactics, warfare and the intricacies of battle. The job of a Scout is to operate as one of the first personnel in an area, provide forward reconnaissance and spotting for the military, and to navigate any necessary terrain, unnoticed, to find and relay key information about the enemy to commanders and leaders in the field. She gathers information by mounted or on foot reconnaissance patrols to track and report enemy movement and activities.
A Scout is also responsible for using Disable Device and Open Locks when needed and also for the ranged attack rolls which most Scouts prefer.Ĭharacteristics: When information about the enemy is needed, the military call in a Scout. Dexterity is next most important because it helps a Scout stay hidden and move silently. Wisdom also determines how often she can use the useful spell-like abilities that she gains every 4 levels. Wisdom is also responsible for allowing the Scout to use her Survival skill to track someone. A Scout is a reconnaissance specialist trained in an elite branch of the military whose job it is to obtain, distribute, and share vital combat and battlefield information on the enemy and on combat circumstances and environmental conditions.Ībilities: As a Scout's job is to look and listen from a distance, Wisdom - which is tied to the Listen and Spot skills - is the most important ability for the Scout.