Skillwarden

Skillwarden [Minor] by Iczer

'Yeah I said we needed a mechanic, we just don't have to pay him'

The character can acquire the skills and abilities of those around him, copying reflexes and memories of skills directly into the character's nervous system.

The character gains the skill of all around him within 100 feet per level. If he does not already possess this skill, he gains it at 25%. Otherwise he gains skills at +1% per level, with a bonus of +1% for every person in range that possesses that skill.
The character's muscles and reflexes do not alter to accommodate though. Physical skills are gained without physical alteration. The target also gains generic and nonspecific memories of those around him as well. he is at home with a stranger's kitchen, instinctively knowing where the good china is kept (as long as the stranger is in range) but the character cannot pick up passwords, combinations, or specific memories.
This power can be directed at a single target. while not useful for information gathering, a quick scan of individuals can pick up unusual details (The older portly man on the left has 8th level in ninjitsu and 4th level WP Rifle?!?!?)
Likewise this power has limited utility in combat. Apart from being able to guage an opponent's fighting skills and level, the character gains a +1 to parry, dodge, roll and initiative vs living foes.