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{{ambiguous|Scout}}
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{{5e Monster
|name=Scout 
|sorttext=Scout NPC
|refs={{SRD5ref}} <ref name="hab">Habitat &mdash; Not part of the [[SRD5]].</ref> <ref name="dmg5hab">habitat - {{pub|Dungeon Master's Guide (5e)}} p.302-305</ref> <ref name="rlyhab">habitat (Underground) - [[user:Rlyehable]] (unofficial)</ref>
|size=Medium 
|type=Humanoid 
|swarm= 
|subtype=Any Race, Scout 
|align=Any Alignment 
|ac=13 
|acfluff=leather armor 
|hp=9 
|hd=3d8+3 
|speed=30 ft. 
|str=11 
|dex=14 
|con=12
|int=11
|wis=13
|cha=11
|saves= 
|skills={{SRD5|Nature}} +4, {{SRD5|Perception}} +5, {{SRD5|Stealth}} +6, {{SRD5|Survival}} +5
|damageresistances= 
|damageimmunity= 
|conditionimmunity= 
|senses= 
|perception=15 <!--Passive-->
|languages=Any one language (usually Common) 
|habitat=Arctic, Coastal, Desert, Forest, Grassland, Hill, Mountain, Swamp, Underdark, Underground  
||cr=1/2 <!--Challenge Rating-->
|xp= <!--Experience points for destroying-->
|canon=true
|npc=true
|summary={{SRD5|NPC}}s that act as guides or gather intelligence ahead of a military force 

|feature1=Keen Hearing and Sight
|flimit1=
|fdesc1=The scout has {{srd5lc|Advantage}} on {{SRD5|Wisdom}} ({{SRD5|Perception}}) checks that rely on hearing or sight.

|action1=Multiattack
|alimit1=
|adesc1=The scout makes two {{srd5lc|Melee Attack}}s or two {{srd5lc|Ranged Attack}}s.

|action2=Shortsword
|alimit2=
|adesc2=''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}:'' +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 5 (1d6+2) {{srd5lc|Piercing}} damage.

|action3=Longbow
|alimit3=
|adesc3=''{{SRD5|Ranged Weapon Attack}}:'' +4 to hit, {{srd5lc|Range}}d 150/600 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 6 (1d8+2) {{srd5lc|Piercing}} damage.
}}
'''Scouts''' are skilled hunters and trackers who offer their services for a fee. Most hunt wild game, but a few work as bounty hunters, serve as guides, or provide military reconnaissance.
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===Found in Adventures===
{{5e Creature Adventure List|Scout}}

==List of Scouts==
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{{5e Monster List|Scout}}
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==Sources and Notes==
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[[Category:SRD5 Monsters]]
[[Category:SRD5 NPCs]]

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Alignment	Any Alignment +
Author	SRD-CC v5.1 + and SRD-OGL v5.1 +
CRval	0.5 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	1/2 +
Creature Name	Scout +
Experience Points	100 +
Features	Keen Hearing and Sight +, Multiattack +, Shortsword + and Longbow +
Habitat	Desert +, Arctic +, Coastal +, Forest +, Grassland +, Hill +, Mountain +, Swamp +, Underdark + and Underground +
Hit Dice	3d8+3 +
Hit Points	9 +
NPC	true +
Name	Scout +
Publication	SRD-CC v5.1 + and SRD-OGL v5.1 +
Size	Medium +
SortText	Scout NPC +
Subtype	Any Race + and Scout +
Summary	NPCs that act as guides or gather intelligence ahead of a military force +
Type	Humanoid +