This charming Burrowling miniature captures the sturdy and alert nature of a woodland messenger. Standing with a stocky, fur-textured body and a wide, stabilizing tail, this bipedal rodent is equipped with a simple satchel for carrying maps or messages across the meadow. It is an ideal addition for players seeking a unique beastfolk character or GMs looking for a memorable and adorable NPC.
A small woodland scout or messenger pauses in its journey to sniff the air and survey the landscape for potential danger.
A non-combatant NPC, a woodland messenger, or a low-CR (1/8) minor annoyance in a burrow-themed dungeon.
Artist: MZ4250
Type: HERO, MONSTER
Pose: The figure is standing upright in an alert, bipedal stance. The torso is straight, hind legs are slightly apart for balance, and front paws are curled in front of the chest. The head is tilted up.
Action: Standing/Idle
Mood: Alert
Action Category: Standing/Idle
Genre: Fantasy
Suitable Locations: Rolling green hills, Underground burrow network, Forest floor, Halfling village, Druid's grove, Flower meadow, Mountain meadow (alpine tundra), Farm garden, Thieves' guild cellar
Encounter Scenarios: A messenger for a druidic circle (Ally), A curious bystander watching adventurers from a distance (Bystander), A pickpocket trained by a local gang (Enemy), A player character's animal companion or familiar (Ally)
Power Level: Easy (score 14/10)
Compatible Game Systems: Dungeons & Dragons (5e) (perfect): Works as an 'Awakened Animal', a custom race, or a familiar.; Root: The RPG (perfect): Matches the aesthetic of the board game and RPG perfectly.; Pathfinder (good): Can serve as a Shoony or Leshy variant/proxy.; Frostgrave (usable): Good as a small beast or treasure hunter companion.; Mausritter (good): While larger than a mouse, it fits the 'brave small animals' theme.
Race: Burrowling (Anthropomorphic Marmot), Sex: Indeterminate, Build: Stocky, Size: Small, Age: Adult, Style: Stylized
Also suitable as: Awakened Groundhog, Woodchuck-kin, Small Were-creature
Distinguishing Features: All-over fur texture, Thick, blunt tail, Four-toed clawed feet, Stocky, rounded body, Alert rodent facial structure
Equipment: Satchel
Accessories: Bandolier strap
Character Classes: Rogue (Scout) (High%), Messenger / Courier (High%), Druid (Wild Shape) (Medium%)
NPC Role: Messenger or Scout
Creature: Burrowling (Beast), Size: Small
Body: A stocky, fur-covered rodent with short, powerful limbs and a thick tail, standing on its hind legs.
Also known as: Dire Groundhog, Giant Marmot, Awakened Beast
Related creatures: Giant Badger, Giant Weasel, Harengon
Distinctive Features: Bipedal posture, Large blunt tail
Monster Weapons & Attacks: type: Claws, description: Short digging/slashing claws on the front and back paws., position: All four paws, type_ja: 鉤爪, description_ja: 前後の足にある、穴掘りや切り裂きに適した短い爪。, position_ja: 四肢すべて, type: Bite, description: Large rodent incisors suitable for gnawing or defensive biting., position: Mouth, type_ja: 噛みつき, description_ja: かじったり防御のために噛みついたりするのに適した、げっ歯類特有の大きな切歯。, position_ja: 口
Defensive Features: Thick hide and fur
Aesthetic: Cute / Adorable, Whimsical / Playful, Classic Fantasy
Cultural Aesthetic: Generic Western Fantasy
Hairstyle: None
Similar to characters: Redwall character, Root RPG character, Niffler (Fantastic Beasts), Gopher (Winnie the Pooh), Prairie Dog NPC
Miniature Dimensions: 21.6mm H x 16.4mm W x 16.4mm D (base: 25.0mm)
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