Anyone looking to find an ancient ruin or wage war in rough country will need a guide through the wilderness, someone who can find their way through forest or fog and spy out the movements of enemies. Every Scout is a master of finding their way, even under the direst conditions, and can make good speed over the roughest terrain.
Scouts are also superb trackers and foragers, though most never learn much of the ways of beasts.
A Scout's greatest assets, however, are their senses. A good Scout can spot potential foes hundreds of yards away, and most have honed their senses to such a degree that it is almost impossible to catch a Scout unawares. While capable in a fight, most Scouts on a job are loath to reveal themselves, bypassing trouble or looking to their skill at stealth to keep them from harm. A Scout's skills and quick wits are his only protection from death in the wild, and those who live to an old age are as wily as any Ranger. While Scouting is considered a legitimate profession by most, all Scouts are still Rogues at heart, and Commanders who treat their Scouts badly should beware.