Cat Men

CAT MEN as converted from 1st Edition Palladium Fantasy to 2nd Edition from material appearing in Yin Sloth Jungle, by Reagren Wright

Alignments: Any, but usually selfish or good

The Eight Attributes: I.Q. 3D6, M.E. 3D6, M.A. 2D6, P.S. 3D6, P.P. 4D6+6, P.E. 3D6, P.B. 3D6, Spd 4D6

Hit Points: P.E. attribute number plus 1D6 per level of experience.

S.D.C.: 15 plus those gained from O.C.C.s and physical skills.

Horror Factor/Awe: 12, due to the Cat Lord myth rather than just the creature’s appearance.

P.P.E.: 3D6

Magic: Standard by O.C.C.

Psionics: Standard, those who become master psionic tend to become psi-healers or mind mages.

Available O.C.C.s: Those who become adventures can become the equivalent of a mercenary warrior, shaman, beastmaster, ranger, witch hunter (rare), warlock (rare), thief, assassins, and nomadic tribesmen.

Natural Abilities: Nightvision 120 feet (37 m), keen hearing and vision, track by smell 45%, prowl 80%, swim 60%, climb 66%, can leap 12 feet (3.6 m) or lengthwise and always tend to land on their feet.

Attacks per Melee: Three or by Hand to Hand Type

Damage: Bite inflicts 2D4 damage, retractable claws 1D6+2 damage, or by weapon.

Bonuses: +1 on initiative, +2 to strike, +4 to parry and dodge, +3 roll with punch/fall, and +2 to save vs. poison and disease.

Average Life Span: 100 years

Value: Western Empire loves to capture and enslave them as prized zoo oddities and as combatants in the arena.

Habitat: Yin Sloth Jungle, particularly the Northern Jungle Freelands

Language: Their native tongue is a system of grunts, growls, and purrs. They can learn to speak any language in a husky, growling voice.

Enemies: Ratling and Raton.

Allies: Jungle cats and krel, indifferent to most others.

Physical Appearance: Short humanoid cats completely covered by short, black fur. They have clawed hands and eerie green eyes which glow in any light. These creatures are elusive and will not allow themselves to be watched for a very long time.

Size: 3 to 4 feet (1.8 to 2.4 m)

Weight: 40 to 100 lbs (18 to 45 kg).

Rifts® Conversion Notes: Remains an S.D.C. creature in a Mega-Damage settings with In the Rifts® setting, they are found in South America, particularly in Omagua-City of Jaguars. They are also found in Africa and Asia. Those found in the former United States usually live in the south, usually in Florida. .

Note: Cat Men live a peaceful life, but see themselves as jungle guardians. Any interloper that engage in acts of evil, slavery, or destruction in their territory will be killed or stop however possible. When they enter combat the cat men wil don leather armor and arm themselves with knives and iron staves.