Cats

There is a zen like state that occurs while washing the dishes. During one of these, I found myself wondering what Hero Wars stats would look like for my cats. It's not like you can read a good book at such times. Anyway, the results of these random thoughts are presented below. I'd appreciate any feedback on this, as I view this as only half done.

The Domestic House Cat

Cultural Keyword
This is the cultural keyword for the common, real-world moggie. This is not the Dragon Pass alynx, or anything similar.

Physical
Fast reflexes, Sharp claws, Hunt, Catch small objects, Hide, Squeeze through small spaces
Mental
See things that aren't there, Stare, Recognise sucker, Be on wrong side of door
Personality
Lazy, Coward, Greedy, Curious

Occupational Keywords
Choose one.

Mouser
The mouser specialises in hunting. Anything small, squeaky and furred or feathered is not safe with a mouser in the area. Mouser's typically sacrifice to their gods by leaving particularly tasty small animals where they will have a chance to develop a bit of personality before being discovered.

Physical
Hunt, Spot small animals, Sneak, Hide, Fast
Mental
Ambush
Personality
Patient

Lap Cat
The lap cat has a closer relationship with his gods than other cats. This relationship consumes much of the time of the lap cat, and requires him to put up with many bizare and arbitrary requirements that the gods throw his way. In return, the gods provide for all the lap cat's needs.

Physical
Look cute, Curl up on lap, Sleep anywhere
Mental
Put up with human weirdness
Personality
Tolerant, Lazy
Relationships
To human

Scrapper
The scrapper is the street tough of cats. He takes food from others, defends his territory from others, even if they are larger than he is - such as rottweilers and juggernauts.

Physical
Fight, Hurt big things
Mental
Know no fear
Personality
Brave, Aggresive, Territorial

Scrounger
The scrounger lives off the benevolence of the gods. Unlike the lap cat he doesn't develop a close relationship with one god, but rather shamelessly takes all he can from all of them.

Physical
Look cute
Mental
Sense sucker, Scrounge
Personality
Lazy, Greedy, Fickle
Relationships
To every sucker in area

Religion Keywords
Cats are animists, developing a very close relationship with the spirits.

Friendly Humans Tradition
Cats from this tradition view humans as spirits to be interacted with, exchanging affection for food, warmth and treats.

Physical Abilities :
Rub up against legs, Give attention, Allow to be stroked
Mental Abilities :
Look appealing, Make pleasing noises, Demand attention, Friendly humans tradition knowledge
Personality :
Tolerant
Typical Spirits :
Little old woman, Young worker, Noxious kid
Special Spirits :
Source of treats, Restaurant owner

Examples
By way of example, here are character sheets for my own cats.

I am well aware that the characters generated from these keywords are somewhat contradictory. This is deliberate - I believe that's how cats are. In game terms, the character would roll off opposing traits before taking an action. Thus in order to go somewhere potentially dangerous, Cary would have to overcome his 'Coward' with his 'Brave' or 'Agressive', augmented by his 'Know no fear'.

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