Leopard People

Leopard People by Stone Gargoyle

Elf-like humanoids with spotted fur all over their bodies, the leopard people are known by a variety of names, including the Jaguard, the Maguar, and the Cheetarrans. This is due to their variety of coloration in fur. In spite of resembling big cats in coloration, however, the leopard people actually have only a few catlike traits, which are limited to whiskers, catlike eyes, claws and fangs, and the fur, of course.
The leopard people are a valiant race of warriors living in remote jungle areas. Clashes with humans have made them wary of other races. They can be found in tropical areas and rain forests in tribes of 20-40, with the leopard people being mostly monogamous, with the exception of the tribal leader, who usually has a few wives. This is in part due to the fact that males are ousted from their original tribe upon adulthood to limit the possibility of inbreeding. Their fur patterns vary from tribe to tribe and family to family. To make best use of this natural camouflage, the leopard people hunt jungle cats with similar spots and dress in patterns which match their fur. In addition to skinning jungle cats, they also make use of the meat for food.
Children are raised to hunt from an early age, with female leopard people having litters of 2-4 kids at a time, and are seldom away from an adult until grown. They reach full maturity at age 12.

Alignment: Any, but tend towards good and selfish

Attributes: I.Q. 2d6, M.E. 3d6, M.A. 2d6, P.S. 3d6+1, P.P. 4d6+1, P.E. 3d6, P.B. 4d6, Spd 5d6

Hit Points: P.E.+1d6 per level of experience

S.D.C.: 20, plus those gained from O.C.C. and physical skills

P.P.E.: 3d6

Natural A.R.: 6, most wear animal hide armor

Natural Abilities: Climbing 50%, Track By Smell 60%, Wilderness Survival 80%, Prowl 40%

O.C.C.: Any

Attacks per melee: Five per round, or by hand to hand combat training, whichever is greater

Damage: Bite inflicts 1d6 damage, claw attacks do 2d6, can pounce attack for 2d6

Bonuses: +4 to Strike, +4 to parry and dodge

Magic: By O.C.C. only

Psionics: Standard

Average Life Span: 50 years, though some live past 80 years

Habitat: Tropical jungles and rainforests

Languages: Speaks leopard language of grunts and purrs, faerie and elven at 98%, plus can learn two additional languages at +10%

Enemies: None but defend forests against people who would destroy them.

Allies: Faerie folk

Size: 4-6 feet tall

Weight: 120-160 pounds