Fighter - "guardian stance" question

[RedNoak]

hello, got a quick question...

 

in the description (for the class trait: guardian stance) it states something like: grants pemalty to accuracy and bonus to deflection for nearby allies...

 

does that mean "the guardian" suffers a peanalty to accuracy while allies get the bonus? 

or

does everyone get both? (the peanalty AND the bonus)

[Zeejet]

I'm assuming both although the range is small. Best way to check is to look at stats before and after activating it. On the surface, this skill seems far less useful than shield stance. I regret getting it and saving over the file. I guess I'll have to dump Eder once his quests are fulfilled for a custom hireling.