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<blockquote data-quote="Conaill" data-source="post: 1296458" data-attributes="member: 1264">So what are the real-life differences between ferrets and weasels?After doing some googling... weasels are quite a bit smaller than ferrets, about 1/2 the size. I'd probably keep the Dire Ferret as a Medium, but give it an extra HD or two. Ferrets have been domesticated, whereas weasels are feral. Combined with the weasel's more unsavory reputation, I'd probably give the ferret a CHA bonus. Perhaps swap the Attach/Blood Drain abilities for something else as well?Here are some comparative links:<a href="http://library.christchurch.org.nz/Childrens/FactSheets/IntroducedAnimals/Mustelids.asp" target="_blank">Mustelids – Ferrets, stoats and weasels</a><a href="http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/weasel/Mustelids.shtml" target="_blank">Mustelids: The Weasel Family</a>Edit: just make sure the Dire Ferret doesn't outstrip the Dire Badger. Badgers are pretty tough critters, and definitely larger than ferrets. Maybe keep the Dire Ferret at 3 HD after all, but up his CON a bit. And keep him Medium, but with a faster progression to Large. How about this:Str 14, Dex 19, Con 14, Int 2, Wis 11, Cha 123d8+6 (19 hp)4 HD (Medium); 5–9 HD (Large)</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Conaill, post: 1296458, member: 1264"] So what are the real-life differences between ferrets and weasels? After doing some googling... weasels are quite a bit smaller than ferrets, about 1/2 the size. I'd probably keep the Dire Ferret as a Medium, but give it an extra HD or two. Ferrets have been domesticated, whereas weasels are feral. Combined with the weasel's more unsavory reputation, I'd probably give the ferret a CHA bonus. Perhaps swap the Attach/Blood Drain abilities for something else as well? Here are some comparative links: [url=http://library.christchurch.org.nz/Childrens/FactSheets/IntroducedAnimals/Mustelids.asp]Mustelids – Ferrets, stoats and weasels[/url] [url=http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/weasel/Mustelids.shtml]Mustelids: The Weasel Family[/url] Edit: just make sure the Dire Ferret doesn't outstrip the Dire Badger. Badgers are pretty tough critters, and definitely larger than ferrets. Maybe keep the Dire Ferret at 3 HD after all, but up his CON a bit. And keep him Medium, but with a faster progression to Large. How about this: Str 14, Dex 19, Con 14, Int 2, Wis 11, Cha 12 3d8+6 (19 hp) 4 HD (Medium); 5–9 HD (Large) [/QUOTE]

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