Predation
If there's a "dog" of the Cretaceous, it's the bambiraptor. The little birdlike dinosaur is very popular as a pet, as a companion, and for pest control. Standing around 12 inches (30 cm) high, it's covered in feathers and downy fuzz, but still has a killer velociraptor-like claw and a mouth filled with needled teeth. Most weigh about 4 pounds (1.8 kg), and they've been known to climb into a favorite person's lap and coo for food. It's a fierce hunter, but seems just as happy to have small wriggling mammals tossed at it as a reward.
Bambiraptors breed easily in captivity and come in a wide variety of colors, ranging from solid whites and creams to dappled reds and blacks to multicolored tortoise-shells and calicos.
Bambiraptor means "baby raider." Some breeders have created an even smaller bambiraptor, called a teacup bambiraptor, that is less than 6 inches (15 cm) high.
Scientific Name: Bambiraptor feinbergorum
Common Name: Bambi, beanie
Motive: Food, curiosity
Environment: Everywhere
Health: 9
Damage Inflicted: Minor wound (3 points)
Movement: Long
Modifications: Speed defense as level 5 due to speed and size
Upgrades: Bambiraptors, with their willingness to breed and raise broods in captivity, are commonly used for experimental upgrades of all kinds. Many also get upgrades in order to fetch a higher price in the pet and companion markets. Bioluminescent bambiraptors, which glow in a variety of colors, are especially popular.
Combat: Quick and lithe, bambiraptors do 3 points of damage with their sharp, curved claws.
Interaction: Bambiraptors are easily trained, always hungry, and quickly become attached to humans that they deem worthy of their time (which, honestly, is most humans who have food to offer).
Use: Someone has discovered that a nearby lab is doing horrible experiments on bambiraptors and wants help rescuing them.
Loot: Down and feathers can be used for stuffing pillows and other items. A bambiraptor often has an upgrade of some type that can be scavenged.
GM Intrusion: While a PC is in the middle of an important interaction, a strange bambiraptor runs up and attempts to climb the PC's pantleg.