3. Tags
Assemble a list of tags by answering the following questions.
| How does it hunt or fight? (pick 1) | tag |
|---|---|
| In large groups (6 or more) | horde |
| In small groups (2-5 per group) | group |
| By itself | solitary |
If an individual monster is part of a group, but it still fights or hunts mostly on its own, then give it the solitary tag (and appropriate HP and damage ratings; see below).
| How big is it? (pick 1) | tag |
|---|---|
| Cat-sized or smaller | tiny |
| Like a human child | small |
| Adult human-sized | — |
| Like a horse, cart, etc. | large |
| Like an elephant, or bigger | huge |
| What is its nature? (add all that apply) | tag |
|---|---|
| Lacks physical form | spirit |
| Between physical and spiritual | Fae |
| Made by someone | construct |
| Changed by the Things Below | corrupted |
| From the first age of creation | primordial |
| Dead, but in denial | undead |
| What is it notable for? (add all that apply) | tag |
|---|---|
| Amassing trinkets and treasure | hoarder |
| Avoiding fights, fleeing early | cautious |
| Intelligence | cunning or devious |
| Disturbing/terrible presence | terrifying |
| Sneaking, surprising, ambushing | stealthy |
| Using spells or magic | magical |
| Working well in groups | organized |
If the creature possesses some other quality that can be easily described in one word, make up a tag.
If the Almtakers fight, they fight as a pair, so I give them the group tag. They're maybe 12 feet tall and quite massive, so I give them the large tag. They're obviously Fae*, and notable both for using magic and working well together. I write down their tags as:* group, large, Fae, magical, organized.