Nekomata

MINION | CONFLICT RANK: 3 1

A creature of the mountains, this nekomata—a type of cat yōkai, or living ghost—is a long way from home, which is why it appears so confused. It has traveled a significant distance and has become disoriented in the process. Many nekomata can talk, act, and appear fully human as they carefully select their victims to further their nefarious goals. This particular nekomata was driven from her home and has wandered since, using her powers to survive but taking risks most of her kin would never dare. She knows there are easy pickings in a human village, but she forgets that calling upon the dead to entertain her will likely cause her more problems than it is worth.

While she appears to the villagers as a frail old woman, her natural form is that of a very large two-tailed cat. In this form, she is strong and can rely on her instinct to survive, so she’ll probably do very well in the forest, where she can hunt for food. If she survives the encounter, there is a good chance she will return to the village again, but the villagers may be better prepared for her appearance next time.

00 | 10 05 | 5 00 | 4

+1, +1, –2

DEMEANOR - CONFUSED

4

HONOR | ENDURANCE

GLORY | COMPOSURE

STATUS | FOCUS

VIGILANCE

SOCIETAL | PERSONAL

1 1 1 | 4 1

ARTISAN 0 MARTIAL 2 SCHOLAR 0 SOCIAL 1 | TRADE 0

ADVANTAGES | DISADVANTAGES

Free Spirit: Social; Physical, Spiritual

Wild Rage: Social; Physical

FAVORED WEAPONS

Claws and Fangs (after transformation): Range 1, Damage 5, Deadliness 7, Razor-Edged

Gear (equipped): Common Clothes (Physical 1) or thick fur (Physical 2) if transformed

ABILITIES

TRUE FORM A nekomata is an Otherworldly being. As a Support action, a nekomata can revert to its true feline form, increasing its endurance and composure values by 4 each.