Information Gathering

Based On: Perception, Presence

Used By: Demon Hunter, Investigator, Sheriff, Spelljacker, Spy, Tracker/Bounty Hunter

Time Required: Varies

Description: Information gathering measures a character’s ability to pick up rumors, street talk, and current underworld events from various informants.

Type of Information Difficulty
Rumors Easy
General feeling of “underground” populace Moderate
Specific incidents Difficult
Skills
System Book AcrobaticsAnatomyArcane LoreAssume IdentityBalanceBlindfightingCartographyComputer OperationsContacts«Creative Ability»«Creature» RidingCustoms of «Region or Cultures»Diagnose MaladyEtiquetteForgeryGamblingHagglingHealingHeraldryHistory of «Area»Identify «Subject»Information Gathering«Instrument»JumpingLawLibrary Use/Database UseLockpickingMeditation«Melee Weapon»«Missile Weapon»NavigationPublic SpeakingRead/Write «Language»Scaling«Science»Secret SocietiesShadowingSneakSpeak «Language»SwimmingTheatricsTheurgyTrackingTrapsUrban Geography«Vessel» Piloting«Weaponless Fighting Style»
Adventure AcrobaticsArtistBusinessCommandConDodgeFightingFlyingForgeryGamblingHideIntimidationInvestigationJumpingKnow-howLanguagesLiftingLockpickingMarksmanshipMelee CombatMettle«Missile Weapon»PersuasionPilotingRepair/CraftRidingRunningScalingScholarSearchSecuritySleight of HandSneakStaminaStreetwiseSurvivalSwimmingThrowingTracking
Space AcrobaticsArtistBusinessCommandConDodgeFightingFlyingForgeryGamblingHideIntimidationInvestigationKnow-howLanguagesLiftingMelee CombatMettle«Missile Weapon»PersuasionRidingRunningScholarSearchSecuritySleight of HandSneakStaminaStreetwiseSurvivalSwimmingThrowing
Fantasy AcrobaticsArtistCommandConDodgeFightingFlyingGamblingHealingHideIntimidationInvestigationJumpingKnow-howLiftingLockpickingMarksmanshipMelee CombatMettle«Missile Weapon»PersuasionRepair/CraftRidingRunningScalingScholarSearchSleight of HandStaminaStreetwiseSurvivalSwimmingThrowingTrackingTraps