In broad daylight, Soran's figure disappeared right in front of the hunters.
NPCs encountered few advanced professions because their numbers were as rare as spellcasters. At least 90% of the advanced professions were Fighters, and about 1% of them were casters and special advanced professions. Fighters had always been the mainstream profession because any race or creature could advance into a Fighter. Fighters were the only common profession that all races could choose.
The black Gnoll wasn't sure what ability Soran was using, but he was certain that Soran was in Sneak.
If the opponent was going to fight to the death, then it would threaten its life.