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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Klaus" data-source="post: 2632621" data-attributes="member: 607">Maybe Monks should have Weapon Finesse as an additional option of bonus feat at 1st level. That way, if you want a Str-based Monk, you choose Improved Grapple. If you want a Dex-based Monk, you choose Weapon Finesse. And if you want a Wis-based Monk, you choose Stunning Fist.As for role in the party, the Monk is a Reconaissance/Opportunistic Combat expert. He gets Hide/Move Silently/Climb/Jump as class skills, and their Wis is often high enough to provide a bonus to Spot/Listen (not to mention ranks). Jump doesn't need many ranks, since the eventual speed increase will put Jump through the roof. The increased speed also means Monks can use Hide/Move Silently at a faster pace than other characters. As for Opportunistic Combat, he excels at picking his targets from those his allies are engaging. Kinda like the same deal of a rogue, who excels at flanking foes.</blockquote>