Alertness

Class proficiency — see Proficiencies for the rules and the Proficiency Index for the full list.

The character is alert to danger. He gains a +1 bonus to avoid surprise. When using Adventuring proficiency to search or listen, he succeeds on a proficiency throw of 14+ (instead of the usual 18+). If separately proficient in Searching or Listening, he gains a +2 bonus to his throw instead.