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Bandit Scout Skulk

Bandit Scout Skulk

Campaign Adversary

ADVERSARY: Bandit Scout (Mesa Guard)

Description: A hardened steppes survivor, skilled in stealth and tracking. This particular scout is tasked with guarding a hidden approach to the mesa known as the “Hidden Hand,” ensuring no unauthorized individuals reach a secret location.

Statistics

  • Tier: 1 Skulk
  • Motives & Tactics: Observe approaching parties, warn allies, ambush if advantageous, defend the mesa’s hidden path
  • HP: OO (4/8)
  • Stress: O

Combat

  • Short Sword: Melee, Very Close - 1d6 + 2 physical
    • Description: A swift, practiced strike.
    • Difficulty: 12
    • Special: Advantage if attacking from stealth.
  • Shortbow: Ranged, Far - 1d4 + 2 physical
    • Description: A quick shot from a hidden position.
    • Difficulty: 12
    • Special: Can attempt to Hide immediately after attacking (requires successful Stealth check, DC 12).
  • ATK: +2
  • Features
  • Steppes Survivalist: (Passive) Advantage on Stamina checks in desert environments.
  • Mesa Tracker: (Passive) Can’t be surprised within 1 range of the Mesa.
  • Surprise Attack: (Action) Make a stealth attack with Finesse (DC: 10)

Rewards

  • Stolen Supplies: The Bandit Scout carries a small pouch with rations and a waterskin, enough to replenish one PC’s depleted supplies.
  • Mesa Passphrase: Upon defeat, the Bandit Scout may reveal a passphrase or signal that allows passage to a hidden path up the mesa. This phrase grants access to Hidden Path to the Mesa Summit.
  • Crude Map: The Bandit Scout carries a roughly drawn map of the area, highlighting a hidden spring or cave near the mesa. The map leads to Mesa Oasis Cache.

This content is part of the Daggerheart campaign setting.