Game Master reference / Monster
Description and lore
A shapeshifter borrows a familiar face and asks to be believed. The unease comes from recognition that arrives a moment before doubt.
The face is familiar enough to invite an answer. The pause before recognition comes a fraction too late.
A borrowed expression settles into place with care. The smallest ordinary question suddenly feels more important than an accusation.
At a glance
A shapeshifter borrows a familiar face and asks to be believed. The unease comes from recognition that arrives a moment before doubt.
| Vitality | Intellect | Might | Tact | Agility | Spirit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | d4 | d4 | d4 | d6 | d6 |
Affinities: Vitality d4, Might d4, Agility d6, Intellect d4, Tact d4, Spirit d6.
Skill overrides: Evade d4.
Resolve 6; Stamina 5; Mana 6. Movement 25 feet.
Player Book idea: Identity-stealing shapeshifter.
Use: Basic attack · Slam: Might + supplemental d6 Wound (bludgeoning).
Use - Signature: Action · 1 Mana
Effect - Signature: imitate a previously observed humanoid’s appearance until dismissed. Presence d6 versus Perception for scrutiny. Gains no copied abilities, private memories or equipment. Glamour.
Counterplay/relationship: Use private knowledge, physical evidence and independent witnesses instead of one forced revelation roll.
The familiar face smiles at the wrong memory. For a moment, the expression seems to be waiting for you to explain what it means.
“Of course I remember. Tell me which part troubles you.”
“You know a face. Are you so certain you know the person?”