A Talking Baboon is a bygone creature from Africa.
Overview[]
Even today, Bushmen claim to be able to speak, haltingly, with some baboons. According to Bushman tales, the baboons themsleves once spoke just like humans - but perhaps the two races grew apart, or the baboons were cursed to remain animals. Biologists claim that a baboon cannot speak human languages because its vocal structure is too primitive, but a human could imitate baboon noises, However, there might well be few baboons out there who do still chatter away in languages that men might understand.
Talking baboons merely possess a basic intelligence, but they can be quite cunning and dangerous. Since baboons often accompany naglopers, are known as tricksters and can use simple tools, they can be an interesting challenge to a group used to more sophisticated opponents. Wise individuals look around for other problems if a talking baboon shows up - a nagloper may be near, and the baboon probably has friends of its own, in addition to being a symbol of bad luck.
Character Sheet[]
Strength 2, Dexterity 4, Stamina 3
Willpower: 4
Health Levels: OK, -1, -1, -3, -3, -5, Incapacitated
Attack: Punch for 2 dice, bite for 3 dice; may use crude weapons
Abilities: Alertness 2, Athletics 4, Brawl 2, Dodge 4
References[]
- MTAs: Dead Magic, p. 34