Korupira are a malign race of humanoid beings much feared for their fiendish cunning and cannibalistic tendencies. Though they are by no means common, small bands of Korupira are believed to dwell in jungles and temperate forests throughout the known world.
Korupira are nocturnal creatures who only rarely venture forth in daylight. The skin and hair of a Korupira are jet black, which makes them very difficult to spot in darkness of any sort. Because Korupira are cold-blooded, individuals with infra-visual capabilities experience similar difficulties when attempting to locate these creatures at night.
In stature, Korupira generally resemble well-built humanoids. Both the male and the female average close to six feet in height, with some individuals reaching heights of six and a half feet or more. Despite their reddish eyes, sharp fangs and talons, Korupira females are strangely quite attractive. For this reason they are sometimes sought after by slavers, who can make a pretty profit (200-1200 gold pieces) by filing down the fangs and talons of captured females and selling them to certain less-than-scrupulous buyers. Unfortunately, capturing these creatures can be a very perilous and even foolhardy proposition.
Like demons and devils, all Korupira can see normally in darkness of any type. They are extremely fast, and possess an insane and diabolical intelligence. Korupira also possess the innate ability to perfectly mimic any sound they hear, from the "twang" of a bowstring to a human voice or an animal's cry. Diabolically clever creatures, Korupira often use their talent for mimicry to lure prey into ambushes or to baffle those who would do them harm.
In combat Korupira attack with their claws, each of which is capable of inflicting a vicious wound. Though their fangs are razor-sharp, Korupira will only attempt to bite fallen, stunned, or helpless individuals, or those antagonists who attempt to grapple or wrestle with them. As Korupira are superior climbers, they will often leap upon their victims from a tree or rock overhang. If badly wounded, they will always attempt to flee.
Korupira are usually encountered only in small groups of up to six individuals or more commonly, alone or in pairs. Mated pairs will fight as berserkers if either of the two is threatened with harm. Little else is known of these creatures, who are humanoid in appearance and yet are not warm-blooded. Perhaps, as certain primitive tribes claim, Korupira are earth-bound demons, or lesser devils who have escaped from the lower planes.
KORUPIRA
Height/Length: 5 1/2-6 1/2 ft.
Weight: 125-185 lbs.
Attributes: STR: 12-18 INT: 15-19
SPD: 15-19 DEX: 15-19 CON: 8-16
WILL: 10-16 CHA: 8-16 PER: 16-20
Level: 2-8 +
Alignment: Chaotic Evil
Damage: Claws: 1-6 (+ STR) each, Bite: 1-4
Special Attributes:
See in any type of darkness
90% undetectable in darkness
Mimic any sound
Scale walls (95%)
Armor: Unarmored
Hit Points: 10-30 +
Comments:
Korupira are very clever, and will often hatch ingenious plots in order to enable them to snare prey.
