Scratch

Scratch
Stats
Level 2
STR 11 DEX 13 (+1) CON 12 (+1) INT 3 (-4) WIS 13 (+1) CHA 6 (-2)
Race	Beast
Type	Beast
HP	11
AC	11
Movement Speed	9m/30ft
Size	Medium
Weight	60kg/120lbs
Proficiency Bonus	+2
Initiative	+1
Passive features
Opportunity Attack  Pack Tactics
Character information
Location	Forest Campsite
Allies	Gomwick
Experience on kill	5
Additional information
Voice actor	Shaun Mendum
3D Model

Scratch is a dog and a potential Camp Follower encountered in the Forest during Act One.

Recruiting as a Camp Follower

Scratch can be recruited as a pet Camp Follower and will remain in the Campsite after being recruited.

Scratch is found in the Forest west of the Owlbear Nest X: 69 Y: 476. When you find him, he's defending the body of his dead master, a messenger named Gomwick. You can comfort him and urge him to follow you back to your camp. Scratch stays with his master, but will find his way to the Campsite during your next long rest. Doing so will also reward 15 Experience.

Shouting at the corpse will turn Scratch hostile.

Companion Interactions

When meeting Scratch by the remains of Gomwick in the Forest while using Speak with Animals.

Succeed a check to calm him down then tell his friend isn't going to wake up.

• Prove the man is dead - shout at his corpse. (Causes Scratch to attack.)

 -1  -1  -1

• "Come on, you can travel with me if you like." Followed by "If he doesn't wake up, follow my scent. I have a camp."

 +1  +1  +1  +1

Locations

• Forest
• Campsite

Achievements

Fetch Quest
Play fetch with Scratch - the best boy in the Realms.

You Have Two Hands for a Reason
Pet Scratch and the owlbear cub at the same time - the greatest joy an adventurer could ask for.

Trivia

• You can pet Scratch. The first time this will cause several camp companions to like you more.
• Attacking, shoving and throwing Scratch after being recruited in your camp will make him and everyone that isn't in your current party hostile.
• At some point, Scratch will bring you an item called Scratch's Ball. Succeeding in a Strength, Sleight of Hand, or Animal Handling check will allow you to take the ball and throw it to play fetch, Scratch will retrieve and return the ball to your inventory. Having Scratch's Ball in your inventory allows you to summon him as a familiar who can find hidden items.
  • Speak with Animals bypasses the Ability Check.
• If Scratch died and his ball is thrown, each character has 4 new unique voice lines.
• Having Scratch summoned out in the world will allow him to alert and point towards dig sites when nearby that can then be uncovered via a survival check.

External Links

• Scratch (dog) on the Forgotten Realms Wiki