First a random thing pulled from my fundament during game-aftermath last session (guard-goats), and then some crazy half-owl things.
GUARD GOATS
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This hand-raised guard-goat, known as "Strumpet", lived to the ripe old age of three before losing her life in a tragic green-slime-related accident. At the time of her death, she was getting pretty good at picking simple locks. |
Ernie Pyewackett has a farm south of Thistlemarch; there, he raises and trains animals. Although he has a number of fine dogs which he sells for a competitive price ($25 for a guard dog), most folk are far more interested in his guard-goats. These critters are, to all appearances, normal goats. Ernie insists that they're smarter than dogs and he trains 'em just the same; many goats develop very distinct - some would say eccentric - personalities over time, especially if their human owner is himself a bit of a weirdo (such as a gunslinger, explorer, or semi-professional brigand). Guard goats cost $30 each (stats as normal guard dog).
GUARD GOAT ALIGNMENT/PERSONALITY TABLE
1 - Lawful Clever
2 - Lawful Overprotective
3 - Neutral Stubborn
4 - Neutral Amorous
5 - Chaotic Daredevil
6 - Chaotic Destructive
GUARD GOAT APPEARANCE TABLE
1 - light grey, short-haired
2 - white and extremely fluffly long-haired
3 - black with a white blaze on its snout
4 - brown short-haired
5 - grey, long-haired coat done in dreadlocks all over
6 - black and white spotted or patches
7 - cream-colored, almost yellow
8 - inexplicably shaven; farmer will not discuss why
MORE OWL-THINGS
Although many realms have native owlbears, Wampus Country is very lucky in that it is home to a number of owl-derived species, owing perhaps to the genetic manipulation of an owl-based civilization in ancient times (it is supposed that the owls predate the apes in the march of history). Here are a few.
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Owl-dogs are devilishly difficult to train; they are willful, a bit cruel, and constantly hungry. |
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This owl-dog, called Mister Cranky, served as a wizard's familiar up until its master's grisly end in the City of Mazes. |
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"Fumble-face", a domesticated owl-dog trained for battle, has consistently missed every bite attack it has attempted. His owner, a mercenary attached to Massey's Men, is considering barbecuing the damn thing. |
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Hairless owl-cat, stuffed, found in a lich's tomb. |
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An adult owl-bunny will eat thrice its weight in carrots and candy corn daily. |
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Owl-bunnies have become popular fashion accessories amongst the hoi-polloi in River-Town of late; although they fit nicely in a handbag, rumors that owl-bunnies can detect ghosts have not been borne out by experiment. |
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The only known living koaowla, Oogol the Crafty is a skilled safe-cracker, second-story burglar, and strangler, with a thousand-dollar bounty on his tiny head. |
It is remarkable that so many realities are woefully bereft of owlish speciation. It's nice to see Wampus Country is not.
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