Brownie Chimera

Orphan Chimera

Monsters: Sprites

Brownies are miniaturized (three to six inches in height), shaggy-looking men whom often appear dirty, hairy and wear dingy, brown clothing. Despite this disgusting appearance, and their horrible faculty for the English, Gaelic, or Celtic languages, they typically know much information about the area in which they reside and in mythlore. In addition they are very helpful at completing small chores around the house, farm, or even business establishment which is near or in the area where they live. Brownies will adopt these buildings and look after them. In return, Brownies often expect a payment of a bowl of cream or good milk and a honey cake. If too much food is given or if clothing is left as payment, Brownies will levae and never return to said homes, farms, or business establishments. Criticizing a Brownies's work will more than likely result in a change for the worse in it's demeanor. Once, an angered Brownies was seen throwing an entire crop over a cliff when one farmer had "critiqued" the mowing job it had done.

While mythlore is one of the Brownie's specialties, most know a little of the occult as well. This information and a plethora of stories have been handed down by elders to the children throughout Brownies existence.

Brownies do not necessarily have to live near or around people. They are content spending their time deep within rainforests, forest glens, or meadows using the undergrowth as protection from Changelings, other chimera, or enchanted mortals. What they do in secrecy is quite unknown, since they will often disappear in a hole, tree stump, or hide in the undergrowth if the Brownies suspect someone is watching. It is speculated that whole societies of Brownies exist, even today. Perhaps instead of taking care of a house, farm, or business they believe themselves left in charge of handling the forest. While the bizarre accidents in old growth forests (where clearcutting is suddenly allowed) can be blamed on eco-freaks or perhaps even the Garou, it is quite possible that Brownies are the cause of these "misfortunes". Unseen by the Banal mortals, the mischievous Brownies are able to accomplish their deed with uncanny effectiveness.

No on know how or when Brownies came to existence. They have been around as long as stories were told of these mischievous creatures. Perhaps a small child fancied herself a Brownie or one was her imaginary friend. The dreams of this child would then have brought these Brownies into existence. In any case not much is known about their beginnings.

It should be noted that if a Brownie does decide to help a human he is enchanted so that payment can be enforced ("humans! so rude these days"). Brownies, while completely uncharismatic, are very perceptive of their surroundings. Because of this awareness, the Brownies have been able to retain a secrecy unparalleled by most other chimera.

Statistics

Attributes: Strength 1, Dexterity 5, Stamina 1, Charisma 1, Manipulation 2, Appearance 2, Perception 3, Intelligence 2, Wits 2

Glamour: 8

Willpower: 3

Health Levels: OK, -1, -2, -5, Squashed or Dead if you prefer

Attack: Spear/2 dice; Insult (no damage except emotionally)

Talents: Alertness 3, Athletics 2, Dodge 2, Brawl 1, Subterfuge 1

Skills: Melee 1, Stealth 1, Survival 3, Crafts 3

Knowledges: Enigmas 1, Mythlore 3, Occult 1, Area History 3

Powers

Beckon the Veil: Brownies have an uncanny ability to hide at anytime, anywhere even from Changelings, enchanged mortals, or other chimera. This power can be evoked in plain sight of such a being as mentioned above. For each Glamour point spent 2 dice may be rolled (difficulty of the subject's Glamour, or highest Glamour in a group of beings) in an attempt to disappear from onlookers. No matter what the outcome, Brownies will dash for the nearest hiding spot to watch the beings and observe what they do. If a Brownies wishes to attack, this "invisibility" is shed. Any being normally able to see a Brownie again can. Taunting or conversation does not make the veil disappear. This is a more likely case of action rather than attacking an individual who has "annoyed" the Brownie(s).

"Instant" Chimer Creation: A power of the Brownies often less used and in desperation is their ability to "instantly" create chimera. As opposed to Nockers who must take much time and effort always bearing a minor flaw, the chimera made by Brownies is perfect and relatively instant. Even animals or creatures of fantasy may be created. The only drawback is that any chimera created will be in relative size to the Brownie in question. Horses become miniaturized to a size suitable for riding or as large as the Brownie himself. In this fashion all manner of small creatures as well as ones that are much larger than Brownies may be "created" and used. Non-living chimera are also in relative size to the Brownie. These chimera typically last a scene and take 5 Glamour points to create. Living chimera are harder to create than non-living) and then the chart below is consulted:

Successes	Time Needed
Botch	Can't Accomplish
Failure	Can't Accomplish
One	3 rounds
Two	2 rounds
Three	1 round
Four	Ready for use at end of round
Five	Ready for use immediately

Many a Changeling, enchanted mortal, or chimera have made the folly of thinking Brownies were "insignifigant little twerps that couldn't possibly do serious harm to anybody." These beings learned to their surprise and horror that a Brownie armed with a chimerical chainsaw could be very deadly in it's own right!