The Lion-People (Lion-Man or Lion-Woman) are noble savages who prowl the Waste Lands. They are fiercely territorial, and while they are intellectually capable of appreciating civilized society they do not acclimatize well.

Lion-People Pools and Abilities

A Lion-Person can rate their beginning Instinct as high as 7, but their Reason must be rated 3 or lower.

The Lion-People are excellent trackers and woodsmen, but they have a hard time mastering the hallmarks of civilization. Lion-People must rank the Outdoor ability as A or B; Craft must be ranked B or C.

Lion-People Innate Abilities: Scent (Instinct)

A Lion-Person has a superhuman sense of smell, which is useful when tracking people, sniffing a poisoned glass of wine, or detecting an ambush. This skill can be used to grant bonus dice in these situations.

Lion-Person Species Secrets

Secret of the Lion's Bite

A Lion-Person has a terrifying set of teeth that can maul and rend bodies. This is an automatic +1 weapon in combat. A Lion-Person is required to take this Secret. Cost - Nothing.

Secret of the Lion's Roar

A Lion-Person's bellow strikes fear into the hearts of all who hear it. The roar affects 2 people (each additional Vigor point affects one more) who must make a Resist check or retreat. Cost - 2+ Vigor.

Secret of Scent-Speech

Lion-People can communicate among their own kind through pheromones and scent markers; a message contains a number of words equal to the Success Level. Detecting a message left on a person or place requires a Success Level equal to the elapsed number of days.

Lion-People Species Keys

Key of the Harem

Gain 1 XP for mating. Gain 3 XP if the mate feels obligated to hunt food for you. This key is often taken by the males of the species. Buyoff - Hunt for food for your harem.

Key of the Provider

Gain 1 XP for a successful hunt. Gain 2 XP for providing food for your loved ones. Gain 5 XP if you get broken or bloodied in doing so. This key is often taken by the females of the speices. Buyoff - Let your dear ones go hungry.