Dexterity

Dexterity is one of the six attributes that form your Statistics.

Influences starting combat skill points, To-Hit Chance (for Dexterity-based weapons), action points, and sequence in combat. It is checked in dialogues and interactions with the gameworld.

source: https://rpgcodex.net/forums/threads/eyestabbers-in-depth-guide-to-dr-aod-mechanics.111868/