Lost Company Press
A fierce combination of humanoid intelligence and predatory power, the weretiger is often cloaked in the guise of a wanderer until the moon's call unleashes the beast within. With eyes that gleam with a preternatural golden hue, this lycanthrope morphs into a massive, bipedal tiger, striped fur shimmering like quicksilver. The creature moves with a silent grace and brutal strength, equally at home in the shadowy urban alley as it is in the densest jungle.
Motive: Driven by primal hunger and territorial instincts
Environment: Urban and natural environments, particularly in areas with jungle or thick vegetation (Urban)
Health: 18
Damage: 6 points
Armor: 2
Movement: Immediate when stalking; short when attacking
Modifications: Stealth actions as level 7; Attacks and Speed defense as level 7 due to agility; Resisting transformation control as level 4
Combat: In combat, a weretiger roars to stun prey, which forces enemies to make an Intellect defense roll. Failure results in the victim losing their next turn. It then leaps into the fray, claws extended for rending. If prey seems particularly dangerous or elusive, the weretiger employs guerilla tactics, striking from the shadows before disappearing into the environment.
Interactions: Outside of their lycanthropic trance, weretigers can be suave and charming, often misleading others about their true nature. However, under the sway of their transformation, they favor dominance and territory over any sophisticated interaction.
Uses: In the heart of a teeming city, a series of gruesome murders reveal an untamed predator among the populace. Alternatively, the party may require the aid or favor of a weretiger, forcing them to barter with the beast for its assistance or treasure.
GM Intrusion: At the apex of battle, under the full moon's glow, the weretiger's wounds begin to close, regenerating health at the expense of the party's progress. Alternatively, the weretiger's roar dislodges precarious objects above, threatening to crush friend and foe alike.