Scout

The Scout is a character class that excels in stealth, mobility, and cunning. The scout is the best class at detecting and evading danger.

Scout Archetypes to be developed:

• Acrobat
• Arcane Trickster (mutliclass with Magician)
• Burglar
• Ranger
• Spy
• Swashbuckler (multiclass with Warrior)

Choosing the Scout Class

Play a Scout if:

• you want to think on your feet and improvise--a lot
• you're willing to wait for the right moment to use your best move
• you can laugh when a trap goes off in your character's face

Consider a different class if:

• you want to do a lot of damage in combat. In Adventure Band, scouts can fight, but they do less damage than Warriors.
• you hate it when your plan goes sideways
• making complicated tactical decisions every turn doesn't appeal to you

Creating a Scout

You get:

• Light Armor Proficiency
• Weapon proficiency with the quarterstaff, bow, and all one-handed weapons except Superior Weapons
• If you're starting as a first-level Scout, take five stunts. You can choose freely from both the Scout list and unrestricted stunts, but must obey the limitations of other Stunt lists you've unlocked (such as your Ancestry stunts).
• If you already have levels in another class, and fewer than five stunts, add one stunt.

Recommended Skills

• Notice is the quintessential skill of the Scout.
• Stealth lets you escape or ambush your enemies.
• Athletics lets you dodge attacks and traps and gives you mobility.
• Burglary helps you get into places and heist treasure.
• Fighting and Shooting are important.
• Rapport makes you a smooth talker.
• Deception helps you trick your enemies (or the authorities).
• Lore helps you understand the ancient ruins and strange inscriptions you may encounter.