Bear
A big furry quadrupedal omnivore that can be very dangerous if threatened. A beast.
Black Bear
Smaller bear that can climb on trees. Sometimes has white patterns in its fur on or near its face.
| HD: 2 | Armor: none |
| Hit it: normal | Dodge it: normal |
| Move: normal, climb normal |
It can smell as good as we can see.
Attacks (1/round)
Bite and Claws. The bear makes two melee attacks (1D6).
Bear Hug. The bear attempts to grapple the target. While grappled, the target takes damage on each of the bear’s turns (1D4).
Brown Bear
The large bear that we are used to see in media.
| HD: 3 | Armor: none |
| Hit it: easy | Dodge it: normal |
| Move: normal |
It can smell as good as we can see.
Attacks (1/round)
Bite and Claws. The bear makes two melee attacks (1D6).
Bear Hug. The bear attempts to grapple the target. While grappled, the target takes damage on each of the bear’s turns (1D6).
Giant Bear
See cave bear
Random Encounter
- Monster: 1 bear.
- Lair: A cave hidden in the landscape. 2-6 chances that there are cubs.
OR
Omen: The sound of heavy, animal breathing. - Spoor: Half eaten carcass of a beast.
- Tracks: Bear tracks.
- Trace: Fish bone.
- Trace: Claw marks.
Salvaging the body
Bear fur is very prized for warm winter clothing. Its meat is edible.
D6 Symbolism
In local cultures, it is a symbol of …
- Strength
- Lazyness
- Stars
- Winter
- Motherhood
- Sacred