CATRII

  Armor Class:    4
  Hit Dice:       1+1*
  Move:           120‘ (40‘)
  Attacks:        two claws and one bite (or by weapon)
  Damage:         1-6/1-6/1-6
  No. Appearing:  1-6 (3-18)
  Save As:        Fighter: 1
  Morale:         10
  Treasure Type:  A
  Alignment:      Neutral
  XP value:       75

Catrii are similar to an overgrown house cat, standing about 3½ feet tall when walking erect (which they often do). Coloration can range from white to orange-striped, but gray-striped, brown or black solid colors are the most common. These intelligent creatures have fangs and sharp claws though the claws of their manipulitive forepaws are not proportionately as long as the rear ones.

Catrii are rather shy and reclusive, using their heightened speed and balance to live arboreal lives, ranging amidst the upper branches of woodlands to hunt and explore. One or more Catrii will construct a well concealed hut of woven vines and branches high up in the larger trees, dwelling there during summer months. Winter quarters are typically in hollow tree trunks or grass woven huts.

Catrii have an unusual ability to mimic sound capabilities much like a parrot though they do not possess normal language capabilities. Catrii communicate with each other via telepathy and can have limited 'conversations' with other species as such. They often appear quite primitive but have the ability to use tools and often employ daggers, javilins, and other appropriately sized weapons. Catrii are known to be skilled herbalists and healers.