Thursday, October 26, 2006

Giant Razortooth Quirrel

A mutant relative of the grey squirrel. These odd creatures are primarily carrion feeders, but have also been known to turn predatory when carrion is scarce, or another larger carrion feeder is sharing the Quirrel's territory. Often times, if a settlement is nearby, they will find the community dump a veritable buffet. Normally, the razortooth quirrels will leave the community alone, but will attack if they feel their access to their food is threatened.

Size Level: 4 (Long)
Length: 3 feet (male), 2.5 feet (female)
Weight: 15 pounds
Hit Points: 3D4+6
SDC: 3D4
Psionics: None
Attacks Per Melee: 2
Damage: Bite does 1D8, Claws do 1D4
Bonuses: +1 on initiative, +1 to strike, +4 to Dodge, +2 roll with Fall/Impact, +4 vs. poison/disease
Natural Abilities: Rodent Leaping, Advanced Smell, Night Vision 60 feet, Prowl 40%, Climbing Claws
Average Life Span: 15 years
Habitat: Woodlands, sewer systems, and ruins
Notes: Razortooth Quirrels are nocturnal predators that typically hunt in packs of 2D4+1. There is a 45% chance that the quirrels are diseased (save vs. disease each time the character is bitten).

The Giant Razortooth Quirrels family pack typically consists of 6+1D4 adult members and 2D4 young, but have been found in numbers ten times as large. Razortooth Quirrels are also notorious scavengers and there is a 35% chance that 1D4 valuable items may be found stashed in their den (roll on the "Scavenger Uses & Value Table" and "Item Category Table" in AtB2, Pg 191 & 192).

1 comment:

Matt said...

Don't think squirrels can be ferrocious beasts?

Check out this story: Russian squirrel pack 'kills dog'

"Passers-by were too late to stop the attack by the black squirrels in a village in the far east, which reportedly lasted about a minute.

They are said to have scampered off at the sight of humans, some carrying pieces of flesh."