Yeti are massive creatures, often reaching eight feet in height and weighing as much as a quarter ton. Their bodies are covered with a heavy coat of white fur. Like lemures, Yeti have no fur on their faces, palms, or the soles of their feet. Beneath their thick hides Yeti also have a layer of fat, which effectively renders them immune both to systemic poisons and frigid climatic conditions. Conversely, Yeti are unable to tolerate heat, and are quite susceptible to fire.
Unlike lemures, Yeti are solitary creatures. Little is known of their mating habits or way of life, and Yeti young are never seen. Captured Yeti fall sick and die within a few days, making study of these creatures a nearly impossible task. Neither is it known whether Yeti construct permanent dwelling places, are territorial, or are nomadic by nature.
The aggressive tendencies of these fierce carnivores are, on the other hand, well-documented. The murderous nature of the Yeti’s natural habitat readily attest to the even largely closest to the Yeti’s nature said that Yeti will attack whole groups of men or animals without provocation, and will kill even when they are not motivated by hunger. Despite their great size, Yeti are capable of moving with surprising speed and stealth. They are almost impossible to detect in their native environments, and are often able to surprise their chosen prey. Yeti are also superior climbers, and will leap upon victims from above if given the opportunity.
In combat, Yeti are frightening antagonists. They generally attack by raking victims with their claws, using their vicious bite only against prey that has been stunned or knocked to the ground. If badly wounded, Yeti are likely to go into a berserker-like rage. Unlike lemures, they will not flee if outnumbered or hard-pressed; in fact, the fearsome shriek of an attacking Yeti often sets their victims to flight.
While little is known about the Yeti, it is generally believed that these creatures do not exist in great numbers in any part of the known world. Because they live only in the most desolate and forbidding climes, Yeti are rarely encountered by civilized men.
Height/Length: 7-8 feet
Weight: 400-500 + lbs.
Attributes:
STA: 20
INT: 8-12
SPD: 16
DEX: 16
WILL: 10-14
CHA: 2
CON: 20
PER: 18
Damage:
Bite: 1-8
Claws: 1-8 (+ STA)
Leaping attack: 2-12 (see Comments)
Special Attributes:
Immunity to cold (fire does 2x damage)
Immunity to poison
Move silently: 95%
Berserk rage (2x attacks if wounded past 75% of total hit points)
Terrifying shriek (save vs WILL or flee in panic for 1-10 minutes)
Armor: As leather armor
Hit Points: 25-45
Comments:
Yeti attack by leaping at or pouncing upon prey whenever possible. Such attacks cause victims to save vs Strength or be knocked to the ground .
