Aga

Aga
The Cat, Dog Race

Str +0

Def +0

Wis +2

Int -2

Cha +1

Dex +2

Spd +1

Lck -2

 

Levels
Aga at level 1 instead of dealing 1d6 (+ Dex modifier) their claws deal 1d10 (+ Dex or + Str modifier (up to player))

Aga at level 5 get perfect dark vision.

Aga at level 13 their claws deal 1d12 (+Dex or +Str (up to player) modifier).

 

Names
Males: Jackalap, Ol, Dan, Yeller, Dagar, Flap, Retr.

Females: Ann, Anne, Lil, Daga, Tazia, Ipe, Verra.

Lore
Aga are creatures that have many features like cats, such as perfect dark vision in females, or like dogs, such as perfect smell vision in males. There are many myths regarding the creation of the Aga, a few of which are described below, and they were created about 500 years ago. They normally live till about the age of 95.

Centuries ago, a slightly demented man named Nyotan Harlioston took some young Ave victims. He injected the females with cat DNA and the males with dog DNA. Nyotan kept these people locked up for 3 generations, when the offspring came out as a new race. Over time they have unlocked more parts of the animals. Shortly after, an army showed up at Nyotan’s lab, but he was nowhere to be found. He has never publicly been since. Aga are said to disappear and be subjected to further testing by him to reappear years later more genetically evolved. It is an Aga myth told to children to scare them. There is little evidence to support the myth; however, it is a suspicion that is frequently explored. In response to this myth, there is a mass hunt for Dr. Nyotan on every July 24th, but it has lost its true meaning and become more of a fun game for drunks. Many believe this is the day he hunts for Aga to snatch up in the night.

In another myth, it is said that the gods saw how insufficient both Ave and Leaftin were and knew they needed something better. They sent down many races, including the Aga, to solve this issue. They were supposed to be these races' communicators to their animal companions. The Aga were also meant to serve as amazing Rangers for their parties and to remind the adventurers that all life is sacred. However, there is little evidence to support this myth. Annually, on July 25th there is a mass praise to the Goddess of Life in honor of the Aga. There are generally mass feasts. On July 25th Animal Companions are supposed to be the heads of the party.

Now there is a scientifically supported theory. Over time some idiots had the idea that beastiality was ok. After multiple generations of this mixture of breeding the children began becoming somewhere around half and half. Ave (being the dumbest) decided to make it more Ave and breeded with them until the current Aga came to be. There are fossils and found skeletons to support this. In honor of this July 26th is International Anti Beastiality Day. This is in respect for the Aga. Generally there are lots of marches in areas with high Aga slaves. (Sometimes violence.)

Now for some more info on the race itself.

Aga are generally seen as a useful part of any team. However, it is hard to encounter them as they are generally only in areas with more advanced terrain as that is their specialty. They are most commonly found in heavily wooded mountainsides. The Aga are extremely proud of their heritage and families, though not quite as proud as Earthtin. Aga are not a very smart race but when it comes to living on their own or with others in treed areas they are hard to match. Aga are not particularly sought by hunters or wanted for their skins; however, they can be some of the best merchants among leather and meat traders. Aga are generally the same height as Ave if not slightly taller.

Females: Their lower leg structure is like that of a cat. This allows them to jump much more efficiently and run significantly more quickly. They have retractable claws in their hands, cat ears that allow them to more easily pick out details, and cat tails that allow them to balance themselves more easily. They can see in the dark and are known as being adept to their surroundings. Over time they have become feared hunters. They are also known for being extremely difficult to date as they generally can figure if their other is lying. July 27th is Cat Aga Day, celebrating them.

Males: Their lower leg structure is like that of a dog. This allows them to run faster, stop, land, and change directions much more fluidly. They also have a dog's nose and pads on their hands. The dog’s nose allows them to have a perception similar to dark vision; however, it can be easily distorted and distracted, and if there is cooking meat nearby then this ability is considered useless. Also, they have dog ears that allow them to roughly estimate nearby conditions and various targets. They are generally more adept at hand to hand combat. July 28th is Dog Aga Day, celebrating them.