Youkai

Satori

Mind reading Youkai capable of detecting an individual's darkest secrets - they were thought to be wiped out by humans long ago...

Physical Description

Satori stand around 5' on average, and have incredibly lithe and delicate appearances. Their hair and eye colors always match, and strangely enough their hair and eye colors can be just about any color one can think of (although never a mix of multiple colors). They possess a 'third eye' which can manifest in two different ways; the first way being a flash when used as one of their existing eyes transforms into their third eye briefly while consciously in use, while the other kind is a physical eye held aloft by many tendrils which are part of their very body - often coming from the head, backs of the hands, and their waist.

Personality

Satori are naturally sullen and distrustful of others - especially humans. Their natural ability to read minds leads to an unhealthy obsession with what others think of them, as well causing the Satori to become pessimistic individuals who wish to be alone or to live among their own kind. Contingents of Satori societies teach to be wary of outsiders, not wishing to repeat their first mistake which lead to their near extinction by the hands of distrustful humans.

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Satori Stats

Ability Bonus: Satori receive a +2 to Reason.

Mind Reading: Satori are capable mind readers and can detect the thoughts of those close to them. Everyone within 6 squares is constantly having their mind read by the Satori unless they attempt to resist. Resisting involves an Arcana check versus the opponent's Mental Defense. On a failed hit, the opponent is immune to the Satori's mind reading for 1 day. This otherwise functions as per the rules of Thought Sense.

Ancient Enmity: Satori receive a +5 bonus to hit and damage against humans.

Base HP: 13

Size: Medium

Speed: 6 sq. + (1/2 of Agility + 1/2 of Reaction)

Native Language: Sori, Japanese

Nue

Strange Youkai capable of not only transforming but feasting upon the fear of others.

Physical Description

The Nue stand at close to 5'6'' on average and possess stunning physiques. Their beauty is unmatched and give them an otherworldly appearance, looking like a human but still slightly...'off'. Nue have dark hair ranging from black to dark brown, and they have eyes ranging from red, orange, yellow, or any colors in between those. In addition to this they possess scars, strange metallic protrusions, horns, and warped tattoos which give them a strange and 'alien' appearance. Metallic wings, horns, and nails are common among the Nue, and tattoos often involve intricate landscapes across their backs and arms which sometimes include more as they age. Nue do not bleed traditionally, instead leaking a combination of black mist and thick black blood that pools like ink.

Personality

The Nue (pronounced "new - eh") are a strange folk due being the humanoid forms of the more monstrous creatures of the same name, their desires are often very easy to read yet still difficult to understand. Often they make a big deal around feasting upon fear and scaring people, and like to tease and toy with friends and enemies alike. This attitude makes them come off as tricksters, although not necessarily malicious ones. As well, the Nue are promiscuous philanderers who take time to attempt to woo anyone who they can, even just to say they can. This is a trait shared among both male and female Nue, and they often don't discriminate with their flirting, leading to many being ran out of towns due to ruining one too many marriages.

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Nue Stats

Ability Bonus: Nue receive a +1 to Rhetoric and Beauty

Shapeshifting: Nue are able to assume the form of anything of their size category, (animate or inanimate) to aid in disguise (provides a +20 to Disguise) and in addition can transform into an inky black cloud. This cloud form is impervious to physical attacks, but not magic or gusts of wind. This cloud transformation can only last up to 1 minute. Using this ability requires 1 minute, 5 MP, and careful concentration.

Feast on Fear: Nue do not need to eat food to survive (although they are free to do so), instead they usually feed and gain sustenance from the fear of those around them. If any enemies within 6 squares of them are afflicted with the Fear status effect or have their Resolve lowered to 0, the Nue recovers 2d4 Hit Points. This can only happen once per day.

Base HP: 14

Size: Medium

Speed: 6 sq. + (1/2 of Agility + 1/2 of Reaction)

Native Language: Neu, Japanese

Tengu

Crow Youkai known for their shrewd and prideful nature.

Physical Description

Bipedal bird-like figures with black feathers and a long cone-shaped beak, Tengu stand around 5'3'' on average and are incredibly light due to their hollow bones which allow them to fly. Their eyes are small, beady, and usually a dark yet reflective black. Their talons on their feet are flat while the ones acting as their hands are curved and are made for gripping.

Personality

Tengu are known for being incredibly sharp and observant, especially in regard to the feelings of others. This knack for understanding others is often used by them as part of their manipulation, seeking to put themselves in a higher position of power or raise their status through any means necessary, including using those who they understand well as part of their schemes.

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Tengu Stats

Ability Bonus: Tengu receive a +1 to Agility and Reaction

Tengu's Pride: Tengu receive a +2 bonus to Mental Defense. This bonus doubles against Social skills checks being made against them (such as Persuasion or Intimidate).

Expert Fencer: Tengu receive Weapon (Sword) at Trained if they didn't already possess it. Upon reaching Competent or greater in Weapon (Sword) they add their Reaction to their to-hit and damage as well on swords.

Base HP: 14

Size: Medium

Speed: 6 sq. + (1/2 of Agility + 1/2 of Reaction)

Fly Speed: 6 sq. + (1/2 of Agility + 1/2 of Reaction)

Native Language: Tengu, Japanese

Menreiki

Vaguely humanoid shapes composed of Gigaku masks - they have no true face, instead the masks serving as their facial expressions when needed.

Physical Description

Stood around 5'9'' on average, the Menreiki are pale skin humanoids with the look of a placid doll with how emotionless and stiff their actions are. On their person is a collection of Gigaku masks floating around them which have different emotions on them. When a Menreiki would feel an emotion, the mask which coincides with their emotion glows.

Personality

Despite their monotonous voice the Menreiki are very emotion-based and describe themselves as having such an immense range of emotions that a vocal range couldn't cover every feeling they possess. Despite this they are magically inclined and curious toward other culture's practices of magic although their aversion to the other aspects of cultures makes them hesitant to venture out.

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Menreiki Stats

Ability Bonus: Menreiki receive a +1 to Reason and Intuition

Stony Demeanor: Menreiki receive a +10 bonus on Trickery checks made to lie, and receive a +4 bonus to Mental Defense versus emotion effects (such as Fear).

Stare of the Void: Menreiki can perform an Intimidate check, and upon doing so deal 2d4 points of damage straight to an opponent's Sanity.

Base HP: 12

Size: Medium

Speed: 6 sq. + (1/2 of Agility + 1/2 of Reaction)

Native Language: Japanese