Monsters: Roamers

Monsters: Roamers

Let's return to Geneforge monster conversions, we don't have many left. Roamers are quadrupedal

creations whose dog-likeness depends on the iteration of the game. They have several varieties that do not differ that much.

 

Roamer

-58 points
Attribute Modifiers: ST-1 [-10]; DX+2 (No Fine Manipulators, -40%) [24]; IQ-7 [-140]; HT+1 [10].
Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: Will+5 [25]; Per+9 [45]; Basic Move+4 [20].
Advantages: Combat Reflexes [15]; DR 1 (Tough Skin, -40%) [3]; Enhanced Move 0.5 (Ground) [10]; Extra Legs (Four Legs) [5]; Night Vision 5 [5]; Reduced Consumption 1 (Cast-Iron Stomach, -50%) [1]; Sharp Teeth [1].
    Spit Acid: Corrosion Attack 1d (Blockable, -5%; Increased 1/2D, x2, +5%; Reduced Range, 1/5, -20%; Takes Recharge, 5 seconds, -10%) [7].
Disadvantages: Domestic Animal [-30]; Horizontal [-10]; No Fine Manipulators [-30]; Short Lifespan 1 [-10].
Perks: Fur [1].
Features: Born Biter 2.
Creature Type: Magical Beast.

Typical Stats

ST:	9	HP:	9	Speed:	5.75
DX:	12	Will:	8	Move:	9 ground
IQ:	3	Per:	12
HT:	11	FP:	11	SM:	+0
Dodge:	9	Parry:	N/A	DR:	1* (tough skin)

    Sharp Teeth (13): thrust 1d-3 cutting (KYOS: 1d-4 cutting). Reach C.
    Spit Acid (13): 1d corrosion. Ranged attack (Acc 3, Range 4/20). Takes 5 seconds to recharge between two consecutive uses. Blockable.

    Traits: Born Biter 2; Combat Reflexes; Domestic Animal; Enhanced Move 0.5 (Ground); Extra Legs (Four Legs); Fur; Horizontal; Night Vision 5; No Fine Manipulators; Reduced Consumption 1 (Cast-Iron Stomach); Short Lifespan 1.
    Skills: Brawling-13; Innate Attack (Breath)-13; Intimidation-13; Survival (Woodlands)-13.
    Creature Type: Magical Beast.

Guardian Roamer

-61 points
Attribute Modifiers: ST-1 [-10]; DX+2 (No Fine Manipulators, -40%) [24]; IQ-7 [-140]; HT+1 [10].
Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: Will+5 [25]; Per+9 [45]; Basic Move+4 [20].
Advantages: Combat Reflexes [15]; DR 1 (Tough Skin, -40%) [3]; Enhanced Move 0.5 (Ground) [10]; Extra Legs (Four Legs) [5]; Night Vision 5 [5]; Reduced Consumption 1 (Cast-Iron Stomach, -50%) [1]; Sharp Teeth [1].
    Poisonous Bite: Toxic Attack 1d (Follow-Up, Teeth, +0%) [4].
Disadvantages: Domestic Animal [-30]; Horizontal [-10]; No Fine Manipulators [-30]; Short Lifespan 1 [-10].
Perks: Fur [1].
Features: Born Biter 2.
Creature Type: Magical Beast.

Typical Stats

ST:	9	HP:	9	Speed:	5.75
DX:	12	Will:	8	Move:	9 ground
IQ:	3	Per:	12
HT:	11	FP:	11	SM:	+0
Dodge:	9	Parry:	N/A	DR:	1* (tough skin)

    Sharp Teeth (13): thrust 1d-3 cutting (KYOS: 1d-4 cutting) + 1d follow-up toxic damage. Reach C. The guardian roamer’s poison cannot be harvested.

    Traits: Born Biter 2; Combat Reflexes; Domestic Animal; Enhanced Move 0.5 (Ground); Extra Legs (Four Legs); Fur; Horizontal; Night Vision 5; No Fine Manipulators; Reduced Consumption 1 (Cast-Iron Stomach); Short Lifespan 1.
    Skills: Brawling-13; Intimidation-13; Survival (Woodlands)-13.
    Creature Type: Magical Beast.

Icebreath Roamer

0 points
Attribute Modifiers: ST-1 [-10]; DX+2 (No Fine Manipulators, -40%) [24]; IQ-7 [-140]; HT+1 [10].
Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: Will+5 [25]; Per+9 [45]; Basic Move+4 [20].
Advantages: Combat Reflexes [15]; DR 1 (Tough Skin, -40%) [3]; Enhanced Move 0.5 (Ground) [10]; Extra Legs (Four Legs) [5]; Night Vision 5 [5]; Reduced Consumption 1 (Cast-Iron Stomach, -50%) [1]; Sharp Teeth [1].
    Spit Ice Globe: Crushing Attack 1d (Blockable, -5%; Fragmentation, Impaling, [1d], +20%; Increased 1/2D, x2, +5%; Reduced Range, 1/5, -20%; Takes Recharge, 5 seconds, -10%) [5].
    Cold Resistance [60]: DR 20 (Includes Eyes, +10%; Includes Internal, +20%; Limited, Cold, -40%; Tough Skin, -40%) [50] + Immunity to Noxious Cold Effects [10].
Disadvantages: Domestic Animal [-30]; Horizontal [-10]; No Fine Manipulators [-30]; Short Lifespan 1 [-10].
Perks: Fur [1].
Features: Born Biter 2.
Creature Type: Magical Beast (Cold).

Typical Stats

ST:	9	HP:	9	Speed:	5.75
DX:	12	Will:	8	Move:	9 ground
IQ:	3	Per:	12
HT:	11	FP:	11	SM:	+0
Dodge:	9	Parry:	N/A	DR:	1* (tough skin), 20 (vs. cold)

    Sharp Teeth (13): thrust 1d-3 cutting (KYOS: 1d-4 cutting). Reach C.
    Spit Ice Globe (13): 1d crushing. Ranged attack (Acc 3, Range 4/20). Takes 5 seconds to recharge between two consecutive uses. Blockable. When the attack hits, everyone within 5 yards is attacked by fragments with effective skill 15, modified by range penalties from the point of impact. See p. B414 for full rules. The fragments deal 1d impaling damage.

    Traits: Born Biter 2; Combat Reflexes; Domestic Animal; Enhanced Move 0.5 (Ground); Extra Legs (Four Legs); Fur; Horizontal; Immunity to Noxious Cold Effects; Night Vision 5; No Fine Manipulators; Reduced Consumption 1 (Cast-Iron Stomach); Short Lifespan 1.
    Skills: Brawling-13; Innate Attack (Breath)-13; Intimidation-13; Survival (Woodlands)-13.
    Creature Type: Magical Beast (Cold).

Pyroroamer

-88 points
Attribute Modifiers: ST-1 [-10]; DX+2 (No Fine Manipulators, -40%) [24]; IQ-7 [-140]; HT+1 [10].
Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: HP-4 [-8]; Will+5 [25]; Per+9 [45]; Basic Move+4 [20].
Advantages: Combat Reflexes [15]; DR 1 (Tough Skin, -40%) [3]; Enhanced Move 0.5 (Ground) [10]; Extra Legs (Four Legs) [5]; Night Vision 5 [5]; Reduced Consumption 1 (Cast-Iron Stomach, -50%) [1]; Sharp Teeth [1].
Disadvantages: Domestic Animal [-30]; Explosive [-15]; Horizontal [-10]; No Fine Manipulators [-30]; Short Lifespan 1 [-10].
Perks: Fur [1].
Features: Born Biter 2.
Creature Type: Magical Beast.

Typical Stats

ST:	9	HP:	5	Speed:	5.75
DX:	12	Will:	8	Move:	9 ground
IQ:	3	Per:	12
HT:	11	FP:	11	SM:	+0
Dodge:	9	Parry:	N/A	DR:	1* (tough skin)

    Sharp Teeth (13): thrust 1d-3 cutting (KYOS: 1d-4 cutting). Reach C.

    Traits: Born Biter 2; Combat Reflexes; Domestic Animal; Enhanced Move 0.5 (Ground); Explosive; Extra Legs (Four Legs); Fur; Horizontal; Night Vision 5; No Fine Manipulators; Reduced Consumption 1 (Cast-Iron Stomach); Short Lifespan 1.
    Skills: Brawling-13; Intimidation-13; Survival (Woodlands)-13.
    Creature Type: Magical Beast.