Gryphons

Gryphons

56 points.

Attributes:  ST -7 [-70];  DX +4 [80]
Secondary Attributes: SM-4 (5 pounds); Extra HP +2 [4]; Per +2 [10].
Advantages: Acute Vision +3 [6]; Enhanced Tracking 1 [5]; Flight (Winged) [30]; Enhanced Move (Air) 1 [20]; Extra Legs (Four Legs) [5]; Sharp Beak [1]; Sharp Claws [5]
Disadvantages: Bloodlust (12) [-10]; No Fine Manipulators [-30].
Quirks: []
Optional Traits: Extra Attack; Magic Resistance.

Appearance

Gryphons have the body and legs of a cat and the head and wings of a falcon. They have eyes that can move independently which helps them search for prey and can let them follow two targets at once or keep an eye on one subject and still watch for obstacles. They grow to about 1 foot in length, with a wingspan of 3 to 4 feet.

Culture

Despite their high intelligence gryphons do not have a complicated culture. They can be found in forests and plains all over the world but are most commonly found in the Land of Wood. They tend to be solitary, gathering to mate and raise young then separating again. They often cooperate with elves and others by acting in the roles of hunting companions and scouts.

Supernatural Traits

Gryphons often tap into their Chimeric power and often develop chi powers as well. As Chimera they can change between any bird or cat, and full sized griffins - making them probably the most powerful and versatile chimera.

Martial Arts

Gryphons use a style of fighting based on Birds of Prey (Pyramid 3/111) mixed with a few Techniques from Rushing Predators (same article).

Gryphon Style

5 points

Skills: Aerobatics; Brawling; Flight; Survival.

Techniques: Aerobatic Recovery; Attack from Above; Breakfall; Crafty Dodge; Dancing Death; Deadly Pounce; Eye-Rake; Evade; Feint (Aerobatics); Full Braking; Hide in Sun; In and Out; Rake; Rushing Death; Sweep; Swooping Attack; TA (Brawling Slam/Wing); Trip; Wing Buffet.

Perks: Aerobatic Feints; Aerobatic Kicks; Eye For Distance; Focused Fury; Penetrating Voice; Rapid Retraction 3 (Bite); Rapid Retraction 3 (Claws); Sure-Footed (Windy).

Optional Skills: Kiai; Stealth