Grave Hound

Despite its name, a grave hound is simply a dead dog animated by Hermetic magic. A grave hound is not a magical beast and does not have a Might score or powers. Because the grave hound is not a Magical Animal but merely an animated corpse, it does not have mental Characteristics. Its physical Characteristics and Abilities assume that it is either recently dead or has been magically preserved from putrefaction. As a dead thing, a dead dog does not have Fatigue Levels. Similar to revenants, a dead dog cannot be Incapacitated.

Characteristics: Cun n/a, Per n/a, Pre n/a, Com n/a, Str 0, Sta +2, Dex +1, Qik +2

Size: 0

Virtues and Flaws: Improved Characteristics, Sharp Ears, Reckless

Personality Traits: Loyal +3, Reckless +3, Savage +3

Reputations: Loyal 2 (local) Combat:

Bite: Init +2, Attack +8, Defense +7, Damage +1

Soak: +2

Wound Penalties: –1 (1–5), –3 (6–10), – 5 (11–15), –5 (16–20), Dead (21+)

Abilities: Athletics 3 (distance running), Awareness 3 (keeping watch), Brawl 3 (bite), Hunt 4 (track by scent)

Appearance: Depending on how long the dog has been dead, it looks very much like a live dog. Closer inspection will reveal its glassy, opaque eyes and fetid breath.