Benefits: This is a skill feat that scales with your ranks in Gather Information. * 0 ranks: You gain a +3 bonus on your Gather Information checks. * 4 ranks: Your ability to pick up on the social context aids you in establishing rapport. After succeeding on a Gather Information check, you gain a +2 bonus to Knowledge checks, Sense Motive checks, and checks for Cha-based skills in the same milieu. * 9 ranks: With 2d6 hours of research, you can study a specific topic, such as a particular location or a well-known local monster, and substitute a Gather Information check for any Knowledge checks pertaining to the topic. You need access to local informants, a library, scholars, or other appropriate sources to use this ability. * 14 ranks: You can gain the benefits of Legend Lore