Grognard's Grimoire: Moon Prowler

Hunter in shadow. Wanderer in dream. Watcher beneath the moon.

Origin: DreamlandsRequirement: MinimumDEX 9Prime Requisite: DEX
Hit Dice: 1d4
Maximum Level: 9
Armor: None (see below)
Weapons: Claws, small melee weapons (see below).
Languages: Alignment,Dreamspeech, Feline, Moonspeech.

A moon prowler is no ordinary feline. Sleek and clever, with eyeslike twin moons and a mind sharp as a knife’s edge, she prowls theDreamlands with an ease no human could match. She speaks in purrs andriddles, slips through shadows like silk, and leaps across rooftops asthough gravity were an optional courtesy. She is feared andrespected by all, for the law of the Dreamlands is clear: no manmay kill a cat.

Prime requisite: A moonprowler with at least 13 DEX gains a 5% bonus to experience. If DEXis 16 or higher, the moon prowler gets a +10% bonus. 

Combat

A moon prowler cannot wear armor of any kind. However, her uncanny agility grants her a base AC 7 (modifiedfurther by DEX). She prefers to fight with her claws (1d3 damage), but may use melee weapons suited to her size (referee’sdiscretion).

Feline Advantages

A moon prowler can squeeze through any opening large enough for her head and balance on narrow surfaces (ledges, ropes) withoutrequiring a check.

1st–4th level: Immune to normal falling damage from heights up to 20’.5th–7th level: This increases to 30’.8th–9th level: This increases to 40’.

Feline Curse

Anyone who kills a moon prowler is cursed.

Immediately suffers a –4 penalty on all rolls made at night.Cats, whether ordinary or dream-born, are always hostile.Lasts until the killer dies or an appropriate penance is made (referee's discretion)Feline Drawbacks

A moon prowler cannot carry heavy burdens. Beyond a dagger and afew small items, she refuses loads. She also loathes water, avoidingit unless magically compelled or under dire circumstances.

Keen Senses

Thanks to heightened hearing and smell, moon prowlers have a2-in-6 chance to:

Detect hidden or invisible creatures nearby.Notice unusual sounds, scents, or disturbances in their surroundings.Moon Leap

When under moonlight, a moon prowler may leap up to 30’horizontally or 15’ vertically. This ability may be usedboth in and out of combat.

Nine Lives

Once per day, a moon prowler may avoid the effects of a singleattack, spell, trap, or other hazard that would otherwise kill her.

Silent Stalker

In dim light or darkness, a moon prowler surprises opponents on a1–4 on 1d6. In full daylight, this only appliesagainst distracted or unaware targets.

Moon Prowler Level Progression D: Death / poison; W: Wands; P: Paralysis / petrify; B: Breath attacks; S: Spells / rods / staves.