Waylayer

At 1st level, a waylayer gains a bonus on initiative checks equal to 1/2 her level (minimum +1) if she acts in a surprise round, and is never flat-footed at the start of combat (even if she fails to act during the surprise round). This ability replaces trapfinding.

At 4th level, a waylayer becomes especially skilled at attacking unaware foes. When she makes a sneak attack during a surprise round, she uses d8s to roll sneak attack damage instead of d6s. This ability replaces uncanny dodge.

At 8th level, a waylayer is never considered an unaware combatant and is always able to act in the surprise round. This replaces improved uncanny dodge.

At 12th level, a waylayer can move up to her speed before taking her action in a surprise round. This replaces the rogue talent gained at 12th level.

At 20th level, a waylayer’s initiative roll is automatically a natural 20. This ability replaces the rogue talent gained at 20th level.

The following rogue talents complement the waylayer archetype: camouflage APG , cunning trigger APG , quick trapsmith APG , slow reactions, surprise attack, and underhanded UC .

The following advanced talents complement the waylayer archetype: entanglement of blades APG , hide in plain sight UC , knock-out blow APG , and weapon snatcher UC .