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<blockquote data-quote="Sarelth" data-source="post: 995287" data-attributes="member: 13038"><p>And one last one and I am done for the night.</p><p></p><p></p><p>----------</p><p></p><p><strong>Monkey Bird</strong></p><p><em>Small Humanoid</em></p><p></p><p><strong>Hit Dice: </strong>1d8 (3 hp)</p><p><strong>Initiative: </strong>+2 (+2 Dex)</p><p><strong>Speed: </strong>15,fly 30(average)</p><p><strong>AC: </strong>14 (+1 size, +2 Dex, +1 natural)</p><p><strong>Attacks: </strong>2 claw +1 melee, bite +1 melee</p><p><strong>Damage: </strong>Claw 1d3, bite 1d4</p><p><strong>Face/Reach: </strong>5 ft. by 5 ft./5 ft.</p><p><strong>Special Qualities: </strong>Dazzle, scent</p><p><strong>Saves: </strong>Fort -1, Ref +4, Will 0</p><p><strong>Abilities: </strong>Str 10, Dex 14, Con 8, Int 11, Wis 10, Cha 10</p><p><strong>Skills: </strong>Bluff +2, Sense Motive +2, Use Magic Device +2</p><p><strong>Feats: </strong>Flyby Attack</p><p>-----------</p><p><strong>Climate/Terrain: </strong>Any,Warm land,forest </p><p><strong>Organization: </strong>Solitary, Pair, Family (2-5), or Colony (5-20) <strong>CR: </strong>1/2</p><p><strong>Treasure: </strong>Standard</p><p><strong>Alignment: </strong>Usually neutral good</p><p><strong>Advancement: </strong>By class</p><p></p><p> The Monkey Bird is a strange amalgam of a Parrot and a Monkey. The Males have brightly colored plummage, while the females and camoflagued to better protect themeselves and their nest.</p><p></p><p> Monkey Birds are cowards in that they do not like physical combat. They prefer to flee and attack from ambushes. They have a love of fruit and gems and can be easily inticed with offers of either. </p><p></p><p> Male Monkey Birds Plummage is a mix of bright colors, which it uses to attract a mate. The females however are a mix of browns and greys, and they can blend in well with the trees they nest in. Unlike true birds, Monkey Birds do not truelly have feathers, their plummage is more of a feathery fur that covers the wings of the creature. Though the Monkey Birds are as intelligent as other races, they still retain a lot of their primitive instincts. They are fascinated with gems, the only things that they like more then gems is food, especially fruit. If they have not fed in a while (at least 2 hours), they will give up most things they are doing for a large amount of fruit. For gems or food, a Monkey Bird will do just about anything. Many unscrupulous individuals have used this flaw to to get rather cheap mercenaries, whom they then can easily get rid of. </p><p></p><p><strong>Combat</strong></p><p>Monkey Birds are not major combatants, they prefer to keep as far away from combat as possible, but with the right incentive and the upper hand they will fight for a little while. If the battle is going against them though, they will not risk their lives and will flee at the first chance. When forced into combat, Monkey Birds favor hit an run tactics. Not staying within range of melee attacks and trying to avoid ranged by not staying in one spot for long. </p><p></p><p><strong>Special Qualities:</strong></p><p><strong>Dazzle (Ex): </strong>The Male monkey Birds has a strange ability to temporarily dazzle their opponents, Once per encounter they can outspread their wings and do a odd dance. Any individual that sees this (Other than other Monkey Birds) is hypnotized for 1d3 rounds unless they make a Willpower save (DC 15). This ability has a different effect on a Female Monkey Bird however, Any female Monkey Birds (not sibling of course) that see the dance must make a Willpower save (DC 15) or have the urge to become the mate of the Male.</p><p><strong>Scent (Ex): </strong>The creature can detect opponents within 30 feet by sense of smell. If the opponent is upwind, the range increases to 60 feet; if downwind, it drops to 15 feet. Strong scents, such as smoke or rotting garbage, can be detected at twice the ranges noted above. Overpowering scents, such as skunk musk or troglodyte stench, can be detected at triple normal range. The creature can pinpoint locations only within 5 feet. This creature can follow tracks by smell with a Wisdom check (DC 10, +2 for every hour the trail is cold).</p><p><strong>Skill Check Bonus: </strong> The female Monkey Bird gets a +4 to Hide checks, due to her coloration. Both sexes Gain a +2 to spot, listen and search checks also. </p><p></p><p><strong>Society</strong></p><p>Monkey Birds are very social, travelling in family packs, ussually consisting of one alpha male and his small harem of mates, plus the young. Most Males will have 1-3 mates, each with between 1-3 young, some can have more. The females gather together and raise the young, while the males forage for food and find gems for the females. Once the young are old enough, they will leave the family pack to start their own.</p><p></p><p>Monkey Birds are very inquisitive and will investigate almost anything that catches their eye. If they smell fruit or see gems, they will be even more interested in finding out what they can about something. They know little fear, beyond the fear of pain. If they do not expect to be hurt, they will show no fear of anything. But once the first sign of danger shows, they will attempt to fly away.</p><p></p><p>Monkey Bird packs are nomadic, roaming around the jungles in search of food and fun. When they meet up with another pack, they seem to throw a party of sorts and will trade whatever goods they may have. Though they have the potential, their culture has not given reason to development of weapons or tools and they produce nothing of their own, though they can and will use the tools of other races, they prefer not to use weapons though they can.</p><p></p><p><strong>Favored Class:</strong> Rogue</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sarelth, post: 995287, member: 13038"] And one last one and I am done for the night. ---------- [b]Monkey Bird[/b] [i]Small Humanoid[/i] [b]Hit Dice: [/b]1d8 (3 hp) [b]Initiative: [/b]+2 (+2 Dex) [b]Speed: [/b]15,fly 30(average) [b]AC: [/b]14 (+1 size, +2 Dex, +1 natural) [b]Attacks: [/b]2 claw +1 melee, bite +1 melee [b]Damage: [/b]Claw 1d3, bite 1d4 [b]Face/Reach: [/b]5 ft. by 5 ft./5 ft. [b]Special Qualities: [/b]Dazzle, scent [b]Saves: [/b]Fort -1, Ref +4, Will 0 [b]Abilities: [/b]Str 10, Dex 14, Con 8, Int 11, Wis 10, Cha 10 [b]Skills: [/b]Bluff +2, Sense Motive +2, Use Magic Device +2 [b]Feats: [/b]Flyby Attack ----------- [b]Climate/Terrain: [/b]Any,Warm land,forest [b]Organization: [/b]Solitary, Pair, Family (2-5), or Colony (5-20) [b]CR: [/b]1/2 [b]Treasure: [/b]Standard [b]Alignment: [/b]Usually neutral good [b]Advancement: [/b]By class The Monkey Bird is a strange amalgam of a Parrot and a Monkey. The Males have brightly colored plummage, while the females and camoflagued to better protect themeselves and their nest. Monkey Birds are cowards in that they do not like physical combat. They prefer to flee and attack from ambushes. They have a love of fruit and gems and can be easily inticed with offers of either. Male Monkey Birds Plummage is a mix of bright colors, which it uses to attract a mate. The females however are a mix of browns and greys, and they can blend in well with the trees they nest in. Unlike true birds, Monkey Birds do not truelly have feathers, their plummage is more of a feathery fur that covers the wings of the creature. Though the Monkey Birds are as intelligent as other races, they still retain a lot of their primitive instincts. They are fascinated with gems, the only things that they like more then gems is food, especially fruit. If they have not fed in a while (at least 2 hours), they will give up most things they are doing for a large amount of fruit. For gems or food, a Monkey Bird will do just about anything. Many unscrupulous individuals have used this flaw to to get rather cheap mercenaries, whom they then can easily get rid of. [b]Combat[/b] Monkey Birds are not major combatants, they prefer to keep as far away from combat as possible, but with the right incentive and the upper hand they will fight for a little while. If the battle is going against them though, they will not risk their lives and will flee at the first chance. When forced into combat, Monkey Birds favor hit an run tactics. Not staying within range of melee attacks and trying to avoid ranged by not staying in one spot for long. [b]Special Qualities:[/b] [b]Dazzle (Ex): [/b]The Male monkey Birds has a strange ability to temporarily dazzle their opponents, Once per encounter they can outspread their wings and do a odd dance. Any individual that sees this (Other than other Monkey Birds) is hypnotized for 1d3 rounds unless they make a Willpower save (DC 15). This ability has a different effect on a Female Monkey Bird however, Any female Monkey Birds (not sibling of course) that see the dance must make a Willpower save (DC 15) or have the urge to become the mate of the Male. [b]Scent (Ex): [/b]The creature can detect opponents within 30 feet by sense of smell. If the opponent is upwind, the range increases to 60 feet; if downwind, it drops to 15 feet. Strong scents, such as smoke or rotting garbage, can be detected at twice the ranges noted above. Overpowering scents, such as skunk musk or troglodyte stench, can be detected at triple normal range. The creature can pinpoint locations only within 5 feet. This creature can follow tracks by smell with a Wisdom check (DC 10, +2 for every hour the trail is cold). [b]Skill Check Bonus: [/b] The female Monkey Bird gets a +4 to Hide checks, due to her coloration. Both sexes Gain a +2 to spot, listen and search checks also. [b]Society[/b] Monkey Birds are very social, travelling in family packs, ussually consisting of one alpha male and his small harem of mates, plus the young. Most Males will have 1-3 mates, each with between 1-3 young, some can have more. The females gather together and raise the young, while the males forage for food and find gems for the females. Once the young are old enough, they will leave the family pack to start their own. Monkey Birds are very inquisitive and will investigate almost anything that catches their eye. If they smell fruit or see gems, they will be even more interested in finding out what they can about something. They know little fear, beyond the fear of pain. If they do not expect to be hurt, they will show no fear of anything. But once the first sign of danger shows, they will attempt to fly away. Monkey Bird packs are nomadic, roaming around the jungles in search of food and fun. When they meet up with another pack, they seem to throw a party of sorts and will trade whatever goods they may have. Though they have the potential, their culture has not given reason to development of weapons or tools and they produce nothing of their own, though they can and will use the tools of other races, they prefer not to use weapons though they can. [b]Favored Class:[/b] Rogue [/QUOTE]
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