Kinfolk

The Kinfolk are an aberrant race. Which every other race seems to have their speciality and purpose (even the humans, whose seems to be filling the gaps), the Kinfolk simply.. are. Whether by creation of the ancient gods, alteration experiments gone wrong, or nature's will itself, no one is quite sure, but the Kinfolk seem to be a descended from unions of awakened animals and humanoids. Each of them carries within them an aspect, which becomes more prominent as they develop. Something of an outsider race, without a defining culture, they aren't shunned, but they certainly have to work a little harder to prove their worth at any individual task; one cannot assume that they are as dependable as a dwarf, as passionate as an orc, or as wise as a treant.

One of the theories behind the lack of consistency within perception of the Kinfolk is that, due to their internally fragmented culture, they do not have a unified identity. Indeed, no race has as much infighting as the kinfolk, as family groups from different aspects often find themselves at odds with each other.

Statistics

When you choose to play a Kinfolk, you must select an aspect. A list of sample aspects are listed in the table below, and determine many of the bonuses you receive. You also take on part of the appearance of the aspect.

• Kinfolk receive no major bonus, but receive 2 minor bonuses based on their aspect.
• Kinfolk receive a major malus (-3) to Luck and a minor malus (-2) based on their aspect.
• Kinfolk gain natural weapons in line with their aspect, as they mantle their heritage.
• Kinfolk's heritage offer them an almost preternatural sense of danger. During a surprise round, they are never caught flat footed.
• Kinfolk are used to adversity in social environments, enjoying a +2 bonus to social skills in non-combat situations.

Aspect	Bonus		Malus	Natural Weapons
Avian	Dexterity	Wisdom	Strength	2x 1d6 Claw
Bovine	Constitution	Strength	Intelligence	1d6 Gore
Canine	Strength	Dexterity	Charisma	1d8 Bite
Equine	Strength	Dexterity	Wisdom	2d4 Hoof
Feline	Dexterity	Wisdom	Constitution	2x 1d6 Claw
Insectile	Dexterity	Intelligence	Charisma	1d8 Bite
Murine	Dexterity	Intelligence	Strength	1d6 Bite
Piscine	Dexterity	Wisdom	Strength	1d6 Bite
Porcine	Constitution	Wisdom	Dexterity	1d6 Bite
Ursine	Strength	Constitution	Charisma	2x 1d6 Claw, 1d6 Bite