Ovinnik

A fiery dwarf with a bad temper.

A fuzzy Russian dwarf with cat-like features. Its fiery eyes give away its supernatural nature. It can change shape into a hawk or a whirlwind. @faerie

Basic Information

Biological Traits

Can ignite combustible materials at will. Can change shape to a hawk and a whirlwind.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

Long hair on the face resembles a cat, with a mustache that looks like whiskers, to cowlicks in their hair where a cat's ears would be.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Limited to the Russian countryside

Average Intelligence

a little less intelligent than the average human, with no education speak of.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Осинник is its name in cyrillic. Phonetically it is Ovinnik, but translated, it means something like "cousin"

Average Technological Level

none

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Oddly, Ovinnik speak Elemental Fire as well as Faerie.

Common Dress Code

unclothed normally. They do like to wear hats, though, and other accessories of rank and privilege.

Common Myths and Legends

In Russia, they are known for setting fire to granaries. When Russians see a whirlwind they will throw knives into it in hope of fending away the Ovinnik.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

They are despised by the people of Russia and will be attacked on sight.

This species is not eligible for player characters

Average Height

less than a meter tall

Average Weight

about the size of medium sized dog

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Black fuzzy limbs with hairy face reminiscent of a cat, yet fully humanoid. Would easily be mistaken for a hairy dwarf if encountered in clothing.