Expanded Bestiary: Boars, Catfish, and Primates

10 Jul, 2024

Hanen, kippen, kuikens en een wild zwjin - anonymous

Hey! Get outta here, chickens!

Back with more tables I use in my games to flesh out the next batch of animals¹ that are sadly missing detailed descriptions. Let's dive right in!

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Boar

d6	Trait
1	Fur that bristles like porcupine quills.
2	Coarse, mud-caked fur.
3	Tusk broken and jagged.
4	Mangy fur with visible parasites.
5	Fur streaked with patches of dried blood.
6	Long whip-like tail that flicks constantly.

d4	Encounter
1	Snarling at a scarecrow (DMB p72) with a sewn-shut mouth, gesturing wildly as if trying to communicate
2	Feasting eagerly on Fairy Fruits on a laid-out picnic blanket. An elf wanderer (DMB p39) is taking a nap next to a tree, seemingly unaware of their ruined meal.
3	Leading a lost noblewoman (everyday mortal—DMB p110) through the forest back to civilization. She claims one of the boars is her long-lost fiancé who was transformed into a boar by an evil witch.
4	Crashing through the underbrush, pursued by a pack of 2d4 fairy hounds (stats as wolves—DMB p119), led by an elf knight (DMB p38).

d6	Trait
1	Horns resembling twisted, underwater corals.
2	Mouth lined with rows of needle-sharp teeth, always slightly open.
3	Multiple eyes of varying sizes scattered randomly around the head.
4	Large, jagged fin on the back.
5	A harpoon is jutting from its back.
6	Whiskers end in sharp, stinger-like points.

d4	Encounter
1	Pursuing a lone woodgrue (DMB p94) who is frantically paddling away in a small boat.
2	Stalking 1d6 shorthorns (DMB p23) who are attempting to swim across a river. The catfish, sensing easy prey, swims stealthily beneath them.
3	Darting through the surface waters creating waves and splashes. 1d4 merfauns (DMB p58) are catching a ride on its back, seemingly having a good time.
4	Resting motionless near the banks of a river, seemingly dead. Waiting to pounce on the unlucky soul who dares to step too close and drag it into the water.

d6	Trait
1	Makes gentle, cooing sounds.
2	Eyes sparkle like tiny stars.
3	Reacts to sunlight by shimmering brightly.
4	Leaves faint, jelly-like footprints.
5	Mimics sounds they hear.
6	Can slightly alter their shape to blend into their surroundings.

d4	Encounter
1	Observing a group of 1d8 shorthorns (DMB p23) setting traps, quietly dismantling them when the breggles aren't looking.
2	Playing hide-and-seek with a group of 1d4 woodgrues (DMB p94), their laughter echoing through the woods.
3	Helping a lost child (everyday mortal—DMB p110) find their way, offering comfort with gentle, melodic murmurs.
4	Playfully swinging from the trees, tossing branches and leaves in the air.

d6	Trait
1	Makes soft purring sounds when content.
2	Smile that reveals tiny, sharp teeth.
3	Carries their favorite stick everywhere.
4	Fondness for shiny objects.
5	Head tilt when listening intently.
6	Eyes that reflect light like a cat's.

d4	Encounter
1	Clinging to the bark of a massive tree, perfectly still, as a cockatrice (DMB p27) passes below.
2	Swinging lazily in hammocks made of woven vines and leaves, softly snoring.
3	Napping in the crook of a large branch, cuddled together in a fluffy, purple pile.
4	Dozing inside a hollow log suspended between two trees, the entrance covered with leaves for privacy.

d4	Encounter
1	Sneaking into a campsite of 1d4 knights (DMB p106) to rummage through supplies, making soft babbling sounds. The knights are sleeping soundly.
2	Scurrying up a tree to avoid a passing witch owl (DMB p92), their eyes shining brightly in the dark.
3	Playing a game of catch with a bottled light (DMB p414) that changes colors with every toss. They stole it from a friar (DMB p106) who is in the middle trying to catch it and get it back.
4	Sitting around a tree stump filled with foraged grubs. The Gobbles pretend to have a fancy dinner party, carefully eating one grub at a time in a well-mannered way while they all babble politely.