Patlin
Explorer
Rystil Arden said:(OOC: While it does take a very very long time for a sneaky PC to overcome the psicrystal's +12 Size bonus to Hide, Vanitri is one of the few (perhaps the only?) in LEW who has done so, particularly thanks to Horizon Walker giving him a +4 bonus. With +20 to Hide, Vanitri is actually less likely to be spotted)
ooc: Let's not foget the advantages of flying, though. Those on the ground will probably receive a penalty on their spot checks due to range, and if all else fails the construct can simply rise higher and gain total concealment from the forest canopy. Vanitri is certainly a better scout than the construct, but the consequences of Vanitri being discovered are substantially higher than the consequences if the construct botches the job.
I don't think this is on the table, but if Vanitri does want to go, Ironwolf will ask him to carry the construct so that the group can remain in telepathic contact with the scout.