Buffalo
Millions of buffalo roamed the Great Plains of the United States and Canada until their near-extinction in the late 1800s. Buffalo are grass-eaters that measure up to ten feet in length and weigh up to 2,200lbs. They are normally docile, but can be extremely dangerous when provoked. To the Plains Indians, the buffalo is a sacred symbol of strength, life, and self-sacrifice.

	fitness			awareness			creativity			reasoning			influence
	5			2			0			0			0

Skills: athletics 2, brawling 4, survival 2
Gimmicks: hardened, musclebound, toughness (3), oversized*, natural weapon (horns)*

Bear
The brown bear’s furry coat comes in shades of blonde, brown, and/or black, often tipped with white or silver, giving the animal a “grizzled” appearance. Brown bears measure up to ten feet in length and can weigh up to 1,500lbs. Black bears (fitness 4*) measure up to five feet in length and can weigh as much as 700lbs. The bear is a powerful symbol of strength, wisdom, and healing to Plains Indians.

	fitness			awareness			creativity			reasoning			influence
	5*			2			0			0			0

Skills: athletics 3, brawling 6, survival 4, tracking 2
Gimmicks: hardened, musclebound, toughness (3), oversized*, natural weapon (claws)*, natural weapon (teeth)*

Mountain Lion
Mountain lions, also called cougars, are tawny-colored cats that measure up to eight feet in length from nose to tail tip and can weigh as much as 250lbs. Mountain lions hunt alone, preferring to attack from ambush. They are fast runners, and expert climbers and swimmers. Mountain lions embody strength, speed, and quickness in battle to Plains Indians.

	fitness			awareness			creativity			reasoning			influence
	4			5			0			0			0

Skills: athletics 6, brawling 6, survival 5, tracking 4
Gimmicks: toughness (2), natural weapon (claws)*, natural weapon (teeth)*, acute vision, sure-footed

Wolf
Wolves are pack-hunting animals that can be found all over North America. The largest specimens measure just under seven feet in length from nose to tail tip and weigh up to 140lbs. Wolves are powerful symbols of strength, stamina, family, and communal responsibility. The lone wolf represents freedom and independence.

	fitness			awareness			creativity			reasoning			influence
	3			4			0			0			0

Skills: athletics 4, brawling 4, survival 5, tracking 6
Gimmicks: natural weapon (teeth)*, acute smell*, toughness (1)

Dog/Coyote
Dogs, coy-dog, and wolf-dog hybrids are common throughout the West and have been domesticated by whites and Indians alike. Wild dogs tend to travel in packs. Wild coyotes are more common in the southwest and are usually encountered alone or in mated pairs. Dogs are symbols of loyalty and protection while coyotes represent cunning and resourcefulness to Plains Indians.

	fitness			awareness			creativity			reasoning			influence
	2			4			0			0			0

Skills: athletics 4, brawling 4, survival 5, tracking 6
Gimmicks: natural weapon (teeth)*, acute smell*

Eagle
Eagles roost in high mountains or atop tall trees, and fiercely defend their nests from intruders. Adult male eagles weigh up to 10lbs and have a wingspan of more than six feet. Eagles live for an average of fifty years. Bald and golden eagles are highly revered by the Plains Indians. They are thought to be masters of the sky, and messengers of the Great Spirit. Eagles represent honesty, majesty, courage, wisdom, and freedom.

	fitness			awareness			creativity			reasoning			influence
	1			5			0			0			0

Skills: athletics 4, brawling 4, survival 5, tracking 6
Gimmicks: acute vision, undersized*, natural weapon (talons)*, natural weapon (beak)*

* New Gimmicks
Acute Smell
The animal’s sense of smell is better than normal—all awareness-based tasks in which smell is a factor receive -2diff. Natural Weapon
The animal possesses one of the following natural weapons that inflict additional damage when used to attack an opponent—teeth, horns, beak, or claws/talons. If no damage is listed with the gimmick, the default value is 1inj. Oversized
The animal is larger than the typical man, making it easier to target—all attacks directed at it receive a bonus of -2DIFF. Toughness
The animal is unusually tough and can take more physical harm than normal. The number in parenthesis indicates a permanent bonus to the animal’s armor rating. Undersized
The animal is smaller than the typical man, making it harder to target—all attacks directed at it receive a penalty of +2DIFF.