Puptaur

Puptaur by Stone Gargoyle

Puptaurs are child-like tauric creatures that are half-man, half-dog. They are believed to have been magically created at the whim of an insane wizard.
Puptaurs reach maturity at age 12. No matter what age, they continue to have the appearance of children. Due to their size, they are able to sneak into places larger creatures cannot, and as such make excellent thieves. Puptaurs do not live in the wild, but rather are bred in kennels as pets, though many have escaped to live in the alleyways and underbellies of towns and villages. They can be found mainly in the Eastern Territory.
Puptaurs are very gullible and trusting in general, and will ally themselves with any creatures who feed them. Once befriended, a puptaur will be loyal for life. The half-man and half-dog are often excellent hunters and trackers.

Alignment: Any, but most are of Good alignment

Attributes: I.Q. 2d6+1, M.E. 2d6, M.A. 2d6, P.S. 2d6, P.P. 3d6, P.E. 3d6, P.B. 3d6, Spd 6d6

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

S.D.C.: 2d6+10

Natural A.R.: None

Horror Factor: 8

P.P.E.: 4d6

O.C.C.s Available to Puptaurs: Any magic, thief or entertainer O.C.C.s

Natural Abilities: Nighvision 30 feet, prowl 45%, track (by smell) 90%, can smell prey one mile (1.6km) away, can leap 3 feet high and 6 feet long, can perform a leaping pounce that has a 01-33% chance of knocking human-size prey off balance or even off his feet (victim loses initiative and one melee attack). Sensitive to the supernatural a potential psychic energy (P.P.E.), and can sense the presence of immense magical energy and the supernatural, particularly supernatural evil. Can see the invisible and sense supernatural beings such as alien intelligences, demons and elemental beings by instinct, with a range of sensitivity of 1200 feet. Can sense ley lines, nexuses and places of power, as well as incredibly powerful creatures of magic (1500 P.P.E. or more), with a range of sensitivity of 600 feet.

Attacks Per Melee: Three per round or by hand to hand combat, whichever is greater.

Damage: Claws do two points of damage, or by weapon

Bonuses: +2 initiative, +3 to strike, +3 to dodge, +5 to save vs. Horror Factor

Magic: By O.C.C. only

Psionics: Standard

Average Life Span: 42-48 years

Value: 400 to 2400 gold to unscrupulous slavers

Habitat: Eastern Territory

Language: Three of choice (+15%)

Enemies: None

Allies: Any humanoids

Physical Appearance: They look like small dogs with a child-like human torso coming out of the neck. The head, hands and belly are all human.

Size: 1-4 feet tall

Weight: 30-120 pounds

Notes: Puptaurs are too small to use most weapons effectively and are limited to small blades such as knives and daggers, and to slings and blowguns. They can wear child size half suits of armor, also.