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Orcephrye: /* Animal Skills */

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Animal Skills

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	Below are the Skills available for an Animal companion. More skills can be obtained while leveling. At level 1 an Animal gains 3 of these skills as favored. Then at each level, an animal gains 1 + Int mod (minimal 1) worth of Skill points to spend.		Below are the Skills available for an Animal companion. More skills can be obtained while leveling. At level 1 an Animal gains 3 of these skills as favored. Then at each level, an animal gains 1 + Int mod (minimal 1) worth of Skill points to spend.
			*[[Acrobatics]]
	*[[Athletics]]		*[[Athletics]]
	*[[Bluff]]		*[[Bluff]]

Orcephrye: /* Animal Tricks */

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Animal Tricks

Orcephrye: /* Natural Features */

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Natural Features

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	\| '''Camouflage''' \|\| +1 Misc Mod to Stealth. Stealth becomes a favored skill. +1 to Stealth Misc Mod for every improvement.		\| '''Camouflage''' \|\| +1 Misc Mod to Stealth. Stealth becomes a favored skill. +1 to Stealth Misc Mod for every improvement.
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			\| '''Bioluminescence''' \|\| Can emit light (bright light 15ft, dim light 30ft) at will as a Simple action. Once per encounter, can overload organs to release a blinding flash: adjacent enemies must make a Dex save (DC 10 + Con Mod) or be Dazed for 1 round. Each improvement increases light radius by +10ft and flash DC by +1.
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	! colspan="2" \| Advanced Improvements (7, 13, 19)		! colspan="2" \| Advanced Improvements (7, 13, 19)
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	\| '''Influencer''' \|\| Gains the Animal Tricks: Get Help, Menace, Distract, and Disway. Gains Advantage on all these tricks. Can provide a +1 Morale bonus to all saving throws of the companion owner.		\| '''Influencer''' \|\| Gains the Animal Tricks: Get Help, Menace, Distract, and Disway. Gains Advantage on all these tricks. Can provide a +1 Morale bonus to all saving throws of the companion owner.
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			\| '''Rapid Healing''' \|\| Regrows wounds rapidly. Outside combat, heals at twice normal rate. In combat, automatically recovers HP at the start of its turn as long as it has at least 1 HP remaining (Lvl 7: +1 HP/round; Lvl 13: +2 HP/round; Lvl 19: +3 HP/round).
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Orcephrye: /* Natural Features */

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Natural Features

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	! style="text-~~algin~~:left;" \| Natural Feature		! style="text-align:left;" \| Natural Feature
	! Description		! Description

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	! colspan="2" \| Simple Improvements (1, 5, 10, 15, 20)		! colspan="2" \| Simple Improvements (1, 5, 10, 15, 20)
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	\| '''Hyper Awareness''' \|\| +1 Perception Misc Mod, +1 ~~Pass~~. ~~Perception~~		\| '''Hyper Awareness''' \|\| +1 Perception Misc Mod and +1 Passive Perception per improvement.
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	\| '''Graceful Motion''' \|\| +1 to Dex ~~Score~~		\| '''Graceful Motion''' \|\| +1 to Dex score per improvement.
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	\| '''Raw Speed''' \|\| +10ft Also +1 Dex at level 10.		\| '''Raw Speed''' \|\| +10ft speed per improvement. Also gains +1 Dex at level 10.
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	\| '''Night Eyes''' \|\| Night vision~~, gain sneak attack~~ advantage ~~while~~ in ~~the dark~~.		\| '''Night Eyes''' \|\| Night vision. Gains Sneak Attack advantage in darkness (remains vulnerable to standard sight-based blindness).
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	\| '''Echo Location''' \|\| +1 Perception Mod. Can see objects in total darkness		\| '''Echo Location''' \|\| +1 Perception Mod. Can see objects in total darkness using auditory sonar. Ignores sight-based blindness and gaze attacks, but is completely nullified if the creature is Deafened or in a zone of magical silence.
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	\| '''Local Adaptation''' \|\| DR +1 to one damage type. Players must provide a description of the adaptation.		\| '''Local Adaptation''' \|\| DR +1 to one damage type per improvement. Players must provide a description of the physical adaptation.
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	\| '''Climber''' \|\| Climb speed is the same as base speed. ~~Gain~~ +1 AC while climbing (no improvement). ~~Ignore~~ the climbing disadvantage while attacking		\| '''Climber''' \|\| Climb speed is the same as base speed. Gains +1 AC while climbing (this feature does not scale at higher improvement levels). Ignores the climbing disadvantage while attacking.
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	\| '''Teachable''' \|\| +1 Trick at improvement ~~levels~~		\| '''Teachable''' \|\| +1 Trick at each improvement level.
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	\| '''Camouflage''' \|\| +1 Misc Mod to Stealth. Stealth ~~is now~~ a ~~Favored Skill~~. +1 to Stealth Misc Mod for every improvement.		\| '''Camouflage''' \|\| +1 Misc Mod to Stealth. Stealth becomes a favored skill. +1 to Stealth Misc Mod for every improvement.
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	! colspan="2" \| Advanced Improvements (7, 13, 19)		! colspan="2" \| Advanced Improvements (7, 13, 19)
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	\| '''Hard Shell''' \|\| +1 Natural AC~~, reduce~~ movement 5ft ~~per~~ every 2 AC ~~improved~~.		\| '''Hard Shell''' \|\| +1 Natural AC per improvement; reduces movement speed by 5ft for every 2 AC gained.
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	\| '''Tough Skin''' \|\| Gains DR +1 for Kinetic/Electrical ~~but not~~ Thermal/Chemical.		\| '''Tough Skin''' \|\| Gains DR +1 for Kinetic/Electrical (no Thermal/Chemical protection) per improvement.
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	\| '''Natural Reflexes''' \|\| Gains ~~advantage~~ on all Dex saves. Gains +1 Dex every other improvement, starting with the first one.		\| '''Natural Reflexes''' \|\| Gains Advantage on all Dex saves. Gains +1 Dex every other improvement, starting with the first one.
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	\| '''Large Girth''' \|\| Gains Advantage on all Con saves. Gains +1 Con every other improvement, starting with the first one.		\| '''Large Girth''' \|\| Gains Advantage on all Con saves. Gains +1 Con every other improvement, starting with the first one.
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	\| '''Wild Rage''' \|\| Gains the Rage ability~~. Creature can rage~~ for 1d4 + (1 per improvement) ~~turns~~. During rage, the creature gains +4 Str/+2 Dex~~/DR1 (Total~~). ~~They get to~~ use 1 higher ~~attack~~ die ~~level for all their attacks. They gain an advantage~~ on ~~all~~ Strength/Dexterity/Constitution saving throws~~. Each improvement adds +1 to Str/Dex. Every other improvement adds +1 DR (Total)~~.		\| '''Wild Rage''' \|\| Gains the Rage ability for 1d4 + (1 per improvement) rounds. During rage, the creature gains Strength, Dexterity, and DR boosts based on its current improvement level (Lvl 7: +4 Str, +2 Dex, DR 1; Lvl 13: +5 Str, +3 Dex, DR 1; Lvl 19: +6 Str, +4 Dex, DR 2). While raging, attacks use 1 higher die tier, and the creature gains Advantage on Strength, Dexterity, and Constitution saving throws.
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	\| '''Brute Strength''' \|\| ~~Gain~~ +1 Str per improvement		\| '''Brute Strength''' \|\| Gains +1 Str per improvement.
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	~~\| '''Influencer''' \|\| Gains the Animal Tricks: Get Help/Menace/Distract/Disway. Gains an advantage on all these tricks. Can provide a +1 Morale bonus to all saving throws of companion owner~~.
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			\| '''Influencer''' \|\| Gains the Animal Tricks: Get Help, Menace, Distract, and Disway. Gains Advantage on all these tricks. Can provide a +1 Morale bonus to all saving throws of the companion owner.
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	=== Animal Tricks ===		=== Animal Tricks ===

Orcephrye: /* Natural Characteristics */

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Natural Characteristics

Orcephrye: /* Locomotion */

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Locomotion

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	! Speed		! Speed

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	This is a description of how the animal moves around in its space~~. And it can provide the~~ base speed ~~for movement in combat~~. ~~Animals~~ can be ~~given more than one form~~ of locomotion, but only ~~one is their primary form of locomotion, which also~~ determines ~~their~~ combat speed.		This is a description of how the animal moves around in its space, establishing its base combat speed. A companion's creature type dictates its starting locomotion. Secondary locomotions can be gained during character creation (via specific creature type options), through metamorphic lifecycle changes, or by selecting specific feats during leveling. A companion can possess multiple modes of locomotion, but only its designated Primary Locomotion determines its default combat speed.

	Below are some notes on the different modes of locomotion.		Below are some notes on the different modes of locomotion:

	* '''~~Quadrupledalism~~''': x2 carrying capacity for its size.		* '''Bi-pedal / Tripedalism''': The companion's freed forelimbs can be used as basic manipulators capable of carrying objects, opening doors, or holding items, though they cannot operate weapons or perform complex tasks unless trained.
	* '''Undulation''': This is sidewinding~~/concertine/~~rectilinear ~~etc..~~ forms of movement used by snakes ~~and~~ worms and similar species.		* '''Quadrupedalism''': x2 carrying capacity for its Strength and size.
			* '''Active Flight / Gliding''': Requires a DC 15 Handle Animal or Athletics check to maintain control when flying in high winds, storms, or other turbulent aerial terrain.
			* '''Undulation''': This is sidewinding, concertina, or rectilinear forms of movement used by snakes, worms, and similar species.
	* '''Jumping''': Instantly gains the [[Jumper]] feat.		* '''Jumping''': Instantly gains the [[Jumper]] feat.
	* '''Swimming''': This covers a very broad range of movement through liquids. By default, land motion is possible at 5ft.		* '''Swimming''': This covers a very broad range of movement through liquids. By default, land motion is possible at 5ft speed.
			* '''Burrowing''': Burrowing is limited to loose soil, dirt, sand, mud, or clay. Burrowing through solid rock or reinforced steel is impossible without special features.

	=== Natural Attack ===		=== Natural Attack ===

Orcephrye: /* Lifecycles */

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Lifecycles

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	\|+Table: Maturing Levels		\|+Table: Maturing Levels
	! style="text-~~algin~~:left;"\|Animal <br />Level		! style="text-align:left;"\|Animal <br />Level
	! Advantage <br />Die		! Advantage <br />Die
	! Bonuses		! Bonuses
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	This refers to how a creature ages through their life. Starting at level 0, which can include either an egg or a newborn.		This refers to how a creature ages through their life. Starting at level 0, which can include either an egg or a newborn.

	* '''Maturing''':		* '''Maturing'''
	** Description: The creature goes through 2 main phases of life. Childhood and Adulthood~~. Level 1 through 7 is considered Childhood, and~~ 8+ ~~is Adulthood~~. A creature may have an infancy stage~~, which is~~ pre-level 1, and a senior stage of life~~, which is~~ level 20+.		** Description: The creature goes through 2 main phases of life: Childhood (levels 1–7) and Adulthood (level 8+). A creature may have an infancy stage (pre-level 1) and a senior stage of life (level 20+).
	** Rules: The creature size through level 7 is one size smaller than ~~their~~ size ~~at level 8 and above~~. ~~The hit die~~ is 1 level lower as well. (~~Cannot be lower than~~ d4). Once a ~~Manual~~ reaches level 8 and becomes an adult, ~~they gain~~ a +1 to Con and ~~then~~ another 2 points to spend on either Str/Dex/Wis/Int/Cha. ~~They may~~ also ~~unlock~~ either a new Natural Attack or Natural Feature.		** Rules: The creature size through level 7 is one size smaller than its mature size. Its Hit Die is 1 level lower as well during childhood (minimum d4). Childhood companions use their childhood size for size-based AC and Attack modifiers, but use their normal point-buy attributes. Once a Maturing creature reaches level 8 and becomes an adult, it grows to its mature size, its Hit Dice are retroactively re-rolled using its adult Hit Die size, and it gains a +1 to Con and another 2 attribute points to spend on either Str/Dex/Wis/Int/Cha. It also unlocks either a new Natural Attack or a new Natural Feature.
	* '''Amphibian''':		* '''Amphibian'''
	** Description: These creatures spend a portion of their early life either on land or at sea. Then, at a mature stage, their bodies undergo metamorphosis into a creature capable of inhabiting a different environment.		** Description: These creatures spend a portion of their early life either on land or at sea. Then, at a mature stage, their bodies undergo metamorphosis into a creature capable of inhabiting a different environment.
	** Rules: This Metamorphosis can occur in early life (level 4), midlife (level 10), or late life (level 16). This transition allows the creature to gain a new locomotion, ~~but it either loses~~ the ~~other~~ or ~~keeps~~ it at 1/2 speed. The creature gains a new Natural Feature to live in a completely new and otherwise deadly environment~~. Such~~ as breathing underwater, breathing in extreme altitudes, ~~the ability to resist~~ extreme pressures/temperatures~~, and so on~~. This includes a DR +1 to any one damage type. 1 point to spend on either Str/Dex/Wis/Int/Cha.		** Rules: This Metamorphosis can occur in early life (level 4), midlife (level 10), or late life (level 16). This transition allows the creature to gain a new locomotion, and the player chooses whether to lose the previous locomotion entirely or retain it at 1/2 speed. The creature gains a new Natural Feature to live in a completely new and otherwise deadly environment, such as breathing underwater, breathing in extreme altitudes, or resisting extreme pressures and temperatures. This includes a DR 1 to any one damage type and +1 attribute point to spend on either Str/Dex/Wis/Int/Cha.
	* '''Metamorphosis''':		* '''Metamorphosis'''
	** Description: This is when a creature completely changes into something totally new. The creature can change up to 2 different sizes. ~~However, for~~ every size difference, there is 1 level when the creature is in a helpless state, such as a cocoon or some sort of hibernation. During these levels, the creature levels up as if ~~they~~ were still ~~their~~ original ~~selves~~, but cannot interact with the world unless specified otherwise. The resulting creature that comes out of the Metamorphosis is a whole new creature. ~~They follow~~ the creation rules ~~here just~~ that ~~they are already~~ a higher level. This ~~also~~ implies that ~~their~~ Hit Die ~~was always~~ the higher die value and ~~that their~~ attribute points ~~can be~~ completely ~~different and~~ based on ~~the~~ larger size. Metamorphosis can happen in early or mid-life~~. Level~~ 4 or 10, respectively. The new creature~~, however, has to keep~~ the Metamorphosis ~~Life Cycle~~ attribute~~. They gain~~ a bonus Natural Attack and Natural Feature.		** Description: This is when a creature completely changes into something totally new. The creature can change up to 2 different sizes.
			Rules: For every size difference, there is 1 level when the creature is in a helpless state, such as a cocoon or some sort of hibernation. During these levels, the creature levels up as if it were still its original self, but cannot interact with the world unless specified otherwise. While in this helpless state, the companion is considered helpless in combat (AC becomes 5 + Dex modifier, and adjacent attackers can execute coup de grace attacks) but gains Hardness 5** due to its protective shell. It can be carried by a Medium or larger ally. The resulting creature that comes out of the Metamorphosis is a whole new creature. It follows the creation rules outlined on this page, except that it is built at a higher level. This implies that its Hit Die is retroactively updated to the higher die value, and its attribute points are completely re-spent based on its new, larger size. Metamorphosis can happen in early or mid-life (level 4 or 10, respectively). The new creature must retain the Metamorphosis Lifecycle attribute, and it gains a bonus Natural Attack and Natural Feature.
			* '''Fission'''
			** Description: This creature matures by dividing its cellular structure, allowing it to temporarily split into multiple smaller, coordinated entities, such as slimes or amoebas.
			** Rules: As a full-round action once per encounter, the companion can split its body into two identical clones. Each clone is one size smaller than the original (minimum Tiny) and possesses exactly half of the companion's current HP and Advantage Die tier. They act on the same initiative, share the same command checks, and must remain within 60 feet of each other. If a clone is reduced to 0 HP, it dissolves, and the companion permanently loses that maximum HP until they rest. The clones can merge back into a single creature as a full-round action if they are adjacent.

	=== Locomotion ===		=== Locomotion ===

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Creature Types

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	=== Creature Types ===		=== Creature Types ===

	Type implies the classification or grouping of the animal companion. ~~IE:~~ Mammal or Reptile. Each type provides a '''Natural AC Modification''', '''Ability Modifications''' and '''Special Features'''.		Type implies the classification or grouping of the animal companion, e.g., Mammal or Reptile. Each type provides a '''Natural AC Modification''', '''Ability Modifications''', and '''Special Features'''.

	* '''Mammal''':		* '''Mammal'''
	** Description: Warm-blooded higher vertebrates that nourish their young with milk and have the skin usually more or less covered with hair.		** Description: Warm-blooded higher vertebrates that nourish their young with milk and have the skin usually more or less covered with hair.
	** Natural AC Mod: No bonus		** Natural AC Mod: No bonus
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	** Natural AC Mod: +1 for Tiny/Small, +2 for Medium/Large, +3 for Gigantic		** Natural AC Mod: +1 for Tiny/Small, +2 for Medium/Large, +3 for Gigantic
	** Ability Theme Mod: +1 to either Str/Con		** Ability Theme Mod: +1 to either Str/Con
	** Special Features: Cannot gain flight as Primary Locomotion ~~has to learn~~ it. ~~Gains a +1 to either~~ Bleed or Poison ~~if picked~~.		** Special Features: Cannot gain flight as Primary Locomotion at level 1; it must be learned later. If the companion possesses an attack that inflicts Bleed or Poison, increase the damage or DC of that effect by +1.
	* '''Amphibian'''		* '''Amphibian'''
	** Description:		** Description: Ectothermic vertebrates that typically transition from an aquatic larval stage to a terrestrial adult stage.
	** Natural AC Mod: -1		** Natural AC Mod: -1
	** Ability Theme Mod: +1 to Con. +2 to either Dex/Con/Wis		** Ability Theme Mod: +1 to Con. +2 to either Dex/Con/Wis
	** Special Features: ~~Can swim and~~ Swimming ~~Locomotion doesn't~~ count ~~against~~ its ~~level one Locomotion~~.		** Special Features: Gains Swimming locomotion for free at level 1; this does not count toward its starting locomotion limit.
	* '''Avian'''		* '''Avian'''
	** Description: A ~~flying mammal creature~~.		** Description: A feathered vertebrate adapted for flight.
	** Natural AC Mod: +1 when flying.		** Natural AC Mod: +1 when flying.
	** Ability Theme Mod: +1 to either Str/Dex/Con OR +1 to either Wis/Int/Cha		** Ability Theme Mod: +1 to either Str/Dex/Con OR +1 to either Wis/Int/Cha
	** ~~Species~~: Either Active Flight by default and then a sec Locomotion just at 1/2 speed or Gliding with a second Locomotion at full speed.		** Special Features: Either Active Flight by default and then a sec Locomotion just at 1/2 speed or Gliding with a second Locomotion at full speed.
	* '''~~Arthropods~~'''		* '''Arthropod'''
	** Description: Invertebrate animal having an exoskeleton, a segmented body, and paired jointed appendages, including insects, arachnids, myriapods, and crustaceans		** Description: Invertebrate animal having an exoskeleton, a segmented body, and paired jointed appendages, including insects, arachnids, myriapods, and crustaceans.
	** Natural AC Mod: +1		** Natural AC Mod: +1
	** Ability Theme Mod: +2 to either Dex/Con with -1 to Str AND -1 to either Wis/Int/Cha. -1 to Cha.		** Ability Theme Mod: +2 to either Dex/Con with -1 to Str AND -1 to either Wis/Int/Cha. -1 to Cha.
	** Special Features: Gains the ~~Harden~~ Shell, ~~Heightened~~ Awareness, or ~~Lightning~~ Reflexes Natural Feature at level 1 for free.		** Special Features: Gains the Hard Shell, Hyper Awareness, or Natural Reflexes Natural Feature at level 1 for free.
	* '''Aquatic'''		* '''Aquatic'''
	** Description: An animal that spends all or ~~roughly half~~ its life in ~~oceans~~, ~~usually made up~~ of ~~water. It can breathe~~ underwater.		** Description: An animal that spends all or most of its life in water, and is capable of breathing underwater.
	** Natural AC Mod: +1 while in a liquid		** Natural AC Mod: +1 while in a liquid
	** Ability Theme Mod: +1 to Con with -1 to Str. +2 to either Wis/Int/Cha with a -1 to either Str/Dex/Con.		** Ability Theme Mod: +1 to Con with -1 to Str. +2 to either Wis/Int/Cha with a -1 to either Str/Dex/Con.
	** Special Features: Swimming only ~~Locomotion~~. Can choose to gain a Land-based Locomotion ~~for~~ 1/2 speed ~~with~~ the cost of -1 Skill Point/-2 Attribute points of choice.		** Special Features: Swimming only locomotion by default. Can choose to gain a Land-based Locomotion (1/2 speed) at creation for the cost of either -1 Skill Point OR -2 Attribute points of choice.
			* '''Plant'''
			** Description: Carbon-based vegetative organisms utilizing photosynthesis or organic decomposition for energy.
			** Natural AC Mod: +1
			** Ability Theme Mod: +2 to Con with -2 to Dex.
			** Special Features: Does not need standard food (requires light/water or organic waste). Thermal Weakness 2. Can learn Spit attacks as a natural weapon representing spore launching or acid-spraying.
			* '''Ooze'''
			** Description: Simple, single-celled, or colonial organisms lacking rigid internal structures or distinct organs, such as jellies or slimes.
			** Natural AC Mod: -2
			** Ability Theme Mod: +2 to Con with -2 to Dex AND -2 to either Wis/Int/Cha.
			** Special Features: Amorphous Frame (Immune to critical hits, precision damage, and flanking). Corrosive attacks (Can choose to inflict Chemical damage with their natural attacks). Cannot take flight or jumping locomotion.
			* '''Annelid'''
			** Description: Soft-bodied, segmented invertebrates that typically travel by burrowing or slithering, such as worms or leeches.
			** Natural AC Mod: No bonus
			** Ability Theme Mod: +1 to Str and +1 to Con with -2 to Cha.
			** Special Features: Vibration Sense (Gains Blindsight vibration detection up to 30ft, but is blind to light). Burrowing locomotion speed is 10ft (instead of 5ft) and does not count against its starting locomotion limit.
			* '''Silicon-Based'''
			** Description: Exotic organisms whose biology is based on silicon-oxygen chains, often resembling living minerals or crystals.
			** Natural AC Mod: +2
			** Ability Theme Mod: +2 to Con with -2 to Dex AND -1 to Cha.
			** Special Features: Environmental Immunity (Immune to the effects of vacuum, toxic atmospheres, and standard organic poisons or diseases). Kinetic DR +1. Sonic Weakness 2.

	=== Lifecycles ===		=== Lifecycles ===

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 This refers to how a creature ages through their life. Starting at level 0, which can include either an egg or a newborn.

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 ** Ability Theme Mod: +1 to either Str/Dex/Con OR +1 to either Wis/Int/Cha
 ** Species: Either Active Flight by default and then a sec Locomotion just at 1/2 speed or Gliding with a second Locomotion at full speed.
 * '''Arthropods'''
 ** Description: Invertebrate animal having an exoskeleton, a segmented body, and paired jointed appendages, including insects, arachnids, myriapods, and crustaceans

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	;Aid: The Companion can use the 'Aid Another' action. They can only aid in Skill checks, and only in those they themselves can perform. They can also now be aided by their owner.		;Aid: The Companion can use the 'Aid Another' action. They can only aid in Skill checks, and only in those they themselves can perform. They can also now be aided by their owner.
	;Attack On Sight: Unlike the normal attack command, this is similar to the Guard trick except that it is simpler. If the creature encounters a person or thing they do not know they instantly attack. If the owner is with the animal, ~~then~~ they ~~can~~ roll an initiative check to stop the animal. ~~This means~~ the animal may get a surprise round if it sees the target before the target sees it.		;Attack On Sight: Unlike the normal attack command, this is similar to the Guard trick except that it is simpler. If the creature encounters a person or thing they do not know they instantly attack. If the owner is with the animal, they roll initiative alongside it. If the owner acts before the animal, they can attempt a DC 15 [[Handle_Animal\|Handle Animal]] (or Charisma) check as a reaction to stop the animal from attacking. Otherwise, the animal may get a surprise round if it sees the target before the target sees it.
	;Entertain: The creature gains the Perform ~~Skill~~ as a favored skill~~. And~~ gains a +1 ~~Misc Bonus~~. They can aid their owner in ~~performing skill~~ checks, ~~professional skill~~ checks (if the profession is in entertainment), and also in checks ~~that are~~ attempting to ~~be distracting~~.		;Entertain: The creature gains the Perform skill as a favored skill and gains a +1 misc bonus on Perform checks. They can aid their owner in Perform checks, Profession checks (if the profession is in entertainment), and also in checks attempting to distract.
	;Guard: Similar to Attack On Sight~~. Except~~ the ~~Animal~~ will simply attempt to look ~~menacing~~ and block people or things from passing by. They will only attack if they are attacked.		;Guard: Similar to Attack On Sight, except the animal will simply attempt to look menacingly and block people or things from passing by. They will only attack if they are attacked.
	;Combat Technique: Allows the animal to use a Combat Technique from the [[Techniques#Combat_Techniques\|Techniques]] page.		;Combat Technique: Allows the animal to use a Combat Technique from the [[Techniques#Combat_Techniques\|Techniques]] page.
	Watch: Similar to Guard, but ~~with an attempt~~ to be stealthy and ~~will raise~~ an alarm when an unknown person or thing comes within view.		;Watch: Similar to Guard, but the animal attempts to remain stealthy (using its Stealth skill) and raises an alarm (such as barking, growling, or screeching) when an unknown person or thing comes within view or hearing range using its Perception skill.
	;Bombard: (Requires Flying or Glide) This is an advanced version of the [[Techniques#Combat_Techniques\|Charge]] combat technique. It allows the creature to keep moving after a charge attack. It also allows the creature to attack by dropping an object on top of the enemy target if it was handed to them by their owner.		;Bombard: (Requires Flying or Glide) This is an advanced version of the [[Techniques#Combat_Techniques\|Charge]] combat technique. It allows the creature to keep moving after a charge attack. It also allows the creature to attack by dropping an object on top of the enemy target if it was handed to them by their owner. Dropping an object requires a standard ranged attack using the animal's Dexterity modifier.
	;Bury/Hide Object: (Requires Intelligence or Wisdom at 8 or higher) The ~~Animal~~ will attempt to hide a given object either by burying it. ~~They do either an Int~~ or ~~Wis~~ check (~~whichever is higher~~) to determine how well hidden the object is. ~~And~~ must ~~do another~~ check ~~DC10~~ once per day to ~~try to find it~~ again.		;Bury/Hide Object: (Requires Intelligence or Wisdom at 8 or higher) The animal will attempt to hide a given object either by burying it or placing it under debris. The animal rolls a Dexterity or Survival check (or Stealth check) to determine how well hidden the object is, which sets the DC for others to find it. The animal must succeed on a DC 10 Survival or Wisdom check once per day to locate and retrieve the object again.
	;Deliver: The animal can take a given object and travel across great distances and time to deliver to a person/place/thing~~. DC10 survival~~ per day.		;Deliver: The animal can take a given object and travel across great distances and time to deliver it to a person, place, or thing, requiring a DC 10 Survival check per day of travel.
	;Detect: The animal is trained to seek out the smells of explosives and poisons, unusual noises or echoes, air currents, and other common elements signifying potential dangers or secret passages. When commanded, the animal uses its Perception skill to try to pinpoint the source of anything that strikes it as unusual about a room or location. Note that because the animal is not intelligent, any number of strange mechanisms, doors, scents, or unfamiliar objects may catch the animal's attention, and it cannot attempt the same Perception check more than once in this way. They gain an advantage with Perception and Study checks when attempting to detect something about a place or object.		;Detect: The animal is trained to seek out the smells of explosives and poisons, unusual noises or echoes, air currents, and other common elements signifying potential dangers or secret passages. When commanded, the animal uses its Perception skill to try to pinpoint the source of anything that strikes it as unusual about a room or location. Note that because the animal is not intelligent, any number of strange mechanisms, doors, scents, or unfamiliar objects may catch the animal's attention, and it cannot attempt the same Perception check more than once in this way. They gain an advantage with Perception and Study checks when attempting to detect something about a place or object.
	;Distract: The animal can attempt to grab the attention of a target opponent using the 'Feint~~' Combat Technique~~.		;Distract: The animal can attempt to grab the attention of a target opponent using the Feint combat technique.
	;~~Disway~~: The animal can attempt to discourage a target from attacking itself or its owner. If the target's only ~~option is~~ the animal or its owner, ~~then~~ this ~~automatically fails. This is an Intimidation check with an opposing Wisdom save~~.		;Dissuade: The animal can attempt to discourage a target from attacking itself or its owner. The animal makes an Intimidate check opposed by the target's Wisdom saving throw. If successful, the target is discouraged from attacking the animal or its owner for 1 round (choosing other targets if available). If the only possible targets are the animal or its owner, this trick has no effect.
	;Fetch: The animal goes and gets something. If you do not point out a specific item, the animal fetches some random object.		;Fetch: The animal goes and gets something. If you do not point out a specific item, the animal fetches some random object.
			;Feign Death: The animal can fall prone and go completely limp on command, pretending to be dead or disabled. Enemies must succeed on a Sense Motive check (opposed by the animal's Bluff check, made with a +4 bonus) or believe the creature is deceased and ignore it in favor of active threats. The animal can spring up from this state as a free action, gaining Advantage on its first attack roll in that round.
	;Flee: The animal attempts to run away or hide as best it can, returning only when its handler commands it to do so or if it thinks it's safe. Until such a command is received, the animal does its best to track its handler and any creatures with him or her, remaining hidden but within range of its sight or hearing. This trick is particularly useful for thieves and adventurers, as it allows the animal to evade capture and later return to help free its friends.		;Flee: The animal attempts to run away or hide as best it can, returning only when its handler commands it to do so or if it thinks it's safe. Until such a command is received, the animal does its best to track its handler and any creatures with him or her, remaining hidden but within range of its sight or hearing. This trick is particularly useful for thieves and adventurers, as it allows the animal to evade capture and later return to help free its friends.
	;Get Help: With this trick, a trainer can designate a number of creatures up to the animal's Intelligence score as “help.” When the command is given, the animal attempts to find one of those people and bring ~~her~~ back to the handler, even if that means journeying a long distance to the last place it encountered the target creature.		;Get Help: With this trick, a trainer can designate a number of creatures up to the animal's Intelligence score as “help.” When the command is given, the animal attempts to find one of those people and bring them back to the handler, even if that means journeying a long distance to the last place it encountered the target creature.
	;Hunt/Track: This trick allows an animal to use its natural stalking or foraging instincts to find food and return it to the animal's handler. An animal with this trick may attempt Survival checks (or Wisdom checks if the animal has no ranks in Survival) to provide food for others or lead them to water and shelter (as the “get along in the wild” use of the Survival skill). An animal with this trick may use the aid of another action to assist Survival checks made by its handler for these purposes.		;Hunt/Track: This trick allows an animal to use its natural stalking or foraging instincts to find food and return it to the animal's handler. An animal with this trick may attempt Survival checks (or Wisdom checks if the animal has no ranks in Survival) to provide food for others or lead them to water and shelter (as the “get along in the wild” use of the Survival skill). An animal with this trick may use the aid of another action to assist Survival checks made by its handler for these purposes.
	;~~Menance~~: A menacing animal attempts to keep a creature you indicate from moving. ~~It does its best to intimidate~~ the target, ~~but only attacks if~~ the target attempts to move from its ~~present location~~ or take ~~any significant action (particularly~~ a hostile~~-seeming one)~~. ~~As soon as~~ the target ~~stops moving~~, the animal ceases attacking but continues to menace.		;Menace: A menacing animal attempts to keep a creature you indicate from moving. The animal makes an Intimidate check opposed by the target's Wisdom saving throw. If successful, the target is menaced. If the target attempts to move from its current space or take a hostile action, the animal immediately gains an opportunity attack. If the target complies and remains still, the animal ceases attacking but continues to menace.
			;Rescue: The animal is trained to drag or carry incapacitated or helpless allies away from danger. When commanded, it moves to an adjacent ally who is down, helpless, or unconscious, grabs them (using a free-action grapple that does not harm the ally), and uses its move action to drag them up to half its speed away from hostile targets.
	;Stay: The animal stays in place, waiting for you to return. It does not challenge other creatures that come by, though it still defends itself if it needs to.		;Stay: The animal stays in place, waiting for you to return. It does not challenge other creatures that come by, though it still defends itself if it needs to.
	;Throw Rider: The animal can attempt to fling a creature riding it to the ground. Treat this as a ~~trip~~ combat technique ~~that applies to all creatures riding the animal~~. An animal that knows the ~~thrown rider~~ and ~~exclusive~~ tricks can be ~~instructed~~ to attempt to ~~automatically~~ throw anyone other than its trainer who attempts to ride it.		;Throw Rider: The animal can attempt to fling a creature riding it to the ground. Treat this as a Trip combat technique. An animal that knows both the Throw Rider and Guard tricks can be trained to automatically attempt to throw anyone other than its trainer who attempts to ride it.

	== Animal Skills ==		== Animal Skills ==

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	=== Natural Characteristics ===		=== Natural Characteristics ===

	A Natural Characteristic is an attribute of an Animal that they have at birth and that sticks with them through ~~there~~ life. Unlike Natural Features, which a Creature can have multiple of them and improve over time.		A Natural Characteristic is an attribute of an Animal that they have at birth and that sticks with them through their life. Unlike Natural Features, which a Creature can have multiple of them and improve over time.

	;Carrier: Or Beast of Burden. These animals can carry heavy loads on their backs and/or pull heavy loads. Often, they were ridden in ancient civilizations.		;Carrier: Or Beast of Burden. These animals can carry heavy loads on their backs and/or pull heavy loads. Often, they were ridden in ancient civilizations.
	* This Animal can be ridden by any creature its size or smaller. It has twice the carrying capacity of a creature ~~for~~ its ~~strength. And~~ 3 times the pull capacity. Gains ~~an improved Natural Attack on either~~ Slam or Trample if ~~it has one of these attacks, or it gains this attack~~.		* This Animal can be ridden by any creature its size or smaller. It has twice the carrying capacity of a creature of its Strength and size, and 3 times the pull capacity. Gains a free Slam or Trample attack (or its improvement if already possessed).
	;Tracker: Keen senses allow them to find prey even after the target has long since left the area. Sometimes these animals will hunt a single animal for days.		;Tracker: Keen senses allow them to find prey even after the target has long since left the area. Sometimes these animals will hunt a single animal for days.
	* This Animal gains a +1 Misc Perception bonus that only applies in the wild. +1 Survival Bonus that increases to +2 at 10th level when tracking prey. ~~Gain~~ the Trick Hunt/Track for free.		* This Animal gains a +1 Misc Perception bonus that only applies in the wild. +1 Survival Bonus that increases to +2 at 10th level when tracking prey. Gains the Trick Hunt/Track for free.
	Ambusher: These animals like to take their prey by surprise, and either use their surroundings to mask their approach or even change themselves to hide in plain sight.		;Ambusher: These animals like to take their prey by surprise, and either use their surroundings to mask their approach or even change themselves to hide in plain sight.
	* This Animal gains Sneak attack. Sneak attack acts like a Bonus Natural Attack that automatically succeeds if its main attack is successful against an unaware or flanked enemy. The Bonus damage is the Creature's Advantage Die.		* This Animal gains Sneak attack. Sneak attack acts like a Bonus Natural Attack that automatically succeeds if its main attack is successful against an unaware or flanked enemy. The Bonus damage is the Creature's Advantage Die.
	;~~Agressor~~: These animals are often very wild and more difficult to tame. They are aggressive and predatory and can be extremely intimidating.		;Aggressor: These animals are often very wild and more difficult to tame. They are aggressive and predatory and can be extremely intimidating.
	* Double the price of the animal, and the Procure Diff is +1. ~~Gain~~ an [[Improved_Natural_Attack~~\|Improve Natural Attack~~]] Feat for free at levels 1 and 10.		* Double the price of the animal, and the Procure Diff is +1. Gains an [[Improved_Natural_Attack]] Feat for free at levels 1 and 10.
	;Defender: Loyal to their master, trainer, or friend. These creatures stay awake while their friend sleeps, look left when the friend looks right, and try to make sure nothing surprises them. These creatures make excellent pets for those most paranoid.		;Defender: Loyal to their master, trainer, or friend. These creatures stay awake while their friend sleeps, look left when the friend looks right, and try to make sure nothing surprises them. These creatures make excellent pets for those most paranoid.
	* Hero always has Luck when rolling Perception checks against enemy combatants. Pick one of the following as a free Trick: Guard, Watch, Detect, ~~Menance~~.		* Hero always has Luck when rolling Perception checks against enemy combatants. Pick one of the following as a free Trick: Guard, Watch, Detect, Menace.
	;Supporter: Attentive and loving to their master. These creatures seem to have a talent for empathy and a sixth sense about emotions in other species that most creatures lack. They often bond with people at birth and create lifelong relationships. They provide Emotional, Mental, and even physical support.		;Supporter: Attentive and loving to their master. These creatures seem to have a talent for empathy and a sixth sense about emotions in other species that most creatures lack. They often bond with people at birth and create lifelong relationships. They provide Emotional, Mental, and even physical support.
	* Hero gains a ~~Moral~~ Bonus in the form of Advantage when dealing with ~~Fients~~, Distractions, ~~Pciosnic~~ attacks, saving throws, and any Wisdom saving throws against Frightened, Cowering, Panicked, which they ~~get~~ whenever that condition is placed upon the Hero, even if the rules say the Character cannot save. The Animal also learns the trick Aid for free.		* Hero gains a Morale Bonus in the form of Advantage when dealing with Feints, Distractions, Psionic attacks, saving throws, and any Wisdom saving throws against Frightened, Cowering, or Panicked (which they receive whenever that condition is placed upon the Hero, even if the rules say the Character cannot normally save). The Animal also learns the trick Aid for free.
	;Scouter: Excellent sense of direction, these animals often have a territory they hunt on that goes for 100s of miles, and maybe gone from their nest for days or even weeks. These creatures love to roam and are often curious by nature.		;Scouter: Excellent sense of direction, these animals often have a territory they hunt on that goes for 100s of miles, and maybe gone from their nest for days or even weeks. These creatures love to roam and are often curious by nature.
	* +1 Perception and Survival Bonus when attempting not to get lost in the wild. +2 at level 10. Passive Perception +1. ~~Gain~~ the trick~~, get help~~ for free.		* +1 Perception and Survival Bonus when attempting not to get lost in the wild. +2 at level 10. Passive Perception +1. Gains the trick Get Help for free.
	;Enforcer: These creatures are often highly trainable yet predatory and carnivorous. They can be trained to strictly obey and only go so far in an attack, making them great at taking control of an opponent without having to commit to deadly force. ~~(Attacker)~~		;Enforcer: These creatures are often highly trainable yet predatory and carnivorous. They can be trained to strictly obey and only go so far in an attack, making them great at taking control of an opponent without having to commit to deadly force.
	* Gains the Trick Guard for free. Gains another Trick of choice for free. Gains 1 more Favored Skill. Gains +1 Skill Point. Gains [[Advanced Combat Techniques]] Feat for free.		* Gains the Trick Guard for free. Gains another Trick of choice for free. Gains 1 more Favored Skill. Gains +1 starting Skill Point. Gains the [[Advanced Combat Techniques]] Feat for free.
			;Pack Hunter: Pack-oriented animals that thrive on cooperation, coordination, and flanking tactics alongside their handler or pack-mates, such as wolves, hyenas, or velociraptors.
			* Gains Pack Tactics (gains a +1 bonus to attack rolls for every ally adjacent to the target). Additionally, when the companion is flanking an enemy, it grants the flanking bonus to all allies attacking that target, regardless of their position. Gain the trick Aid for free.
			;Survivor: Incredibly hardy animals adapted to toxic wastes, radiation zones, or post-apocalyptic ruins, capable of digesting anything and resisting deadly poisons, such as vultures, alien rats, or swamp beasts.
			* The companion is completely immune to natural diseases, biological poisons, and radiation. It gains Advantage on saving throws against extreme environmental hazards (high heat, extreme cold, or toxic gases). It can digest inorganic materials or decayed waste without harm. Gains the trick Fetch for free.

	=== Natural Features ===		=== Natural Features ===