Reynardines are foxes cursed to go about the world in the manner of men, or perhaps men that are cursed to go about the world in the manner of foxes. They are knaves and rascals, arch in their cunning, and some have used this to achieve even the semblance of nobility among the peoples of the World, despite their disadvantages. Most, however, make a living the way most who smile easily and stab even easier do - as con-men and bandits. They are of a kin with the Old Gods, who protect them from such woes as the children of Law may heap upon them.
In human form they look identical to a human, though they are universally handsome. It is said among some old women that they can be identified by the color of their hair - red, brown, black, silver, or shock white depending on the area and season. This is likely not so, but even if it is it would be difficult to identify them as such as all these colors are found among those mortals who grow hair in the natural way. In the form of a fox they appear... well, as a fox, of course! Sometimes they walk on their hind legs and wear clothes, sometimes tailored for their small size but usually not, and can somehow carry such objects as they would carry as a man, again adjusting for size.
While they are found all over the World, they are most common in the isles of Cuccagna, Karse, and Noppin. Why they seem to cluster at archipelagos is a mystery to all.
Reynardine
AC 6 [13], HD 3+1* (14hp), Attack 1 x bite (1d4) or by weapon, THAC0 16 [+3], MV 150' (50'), ST D10 W11 P12 B13 S14 (4), ML 8, AL Neutral, XP 50, BA 1 (1d4), TT C
- Shapechange: May take the form either of a man or a fox during the day. Must be a fox at night.
- Mundane Damage Immunity: Will only be killed by silver weapons or, but will be incapacitated by non-magical weapons.
- Languages: May speak common, fairy, and the language of trolls regardless of form.
- Armor: Eschew for it inhibits shapechanging.
- Scent: Animals such as horses, dogs, cats, and chickens recognize a reynardine.
- Charm Person: May charm person at will (-2 save) but only once per intended victim within 24 hours.
- Surprise: In animal form surprises on 3 in 6.