Barbarian, Neeg
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Climate/Terrain | Tropical jungle and mountains |
| Organization | Tribal |
| Intelligence | Very (11–12) |
| Alignment | Varies |
| No. Appearing | 2–12 |
| Armor Class | 12 |
| Move | 120 |
| Hit Dice | 1 |
| To Hit | +2 |
| No. of Attacks | 1 |
| Damage/Attack | By weapon type |
| Special Attacks | Ambush |
| Special Defenses | Hide in natural surroundings |
| Magic Resistance | None |
| Size | M (5–6 ft. tall) |
| Stunts | M 1d3–1, A 1d4 |
Description
The Neeg barbarians live north of Tianguo, in the tropical lands around the Tibneeg Mountains. They inhabit both the mountains and the jungles, and have a tribal society. Noted for their battle paint and crude weapons, they are largely despised by the civilized people of Tianguo. Despite several attempts to conquer and assimilate the Neeg, though, they remain a fiercely independent people.
In battle the Neeg tend to use spears and axes. The better weapons come from Tianguo, either through trade or as spoils from battle. Neeg war parties often launch raids into the province of Jing. They are most adept at fighting on their home terrain, however. When in their homeland, each Neeg can hide in the surroundings; treat this as a Hide in Shadows roll at 85% (halved in foreign territory). They are especially adept at fighting from ambush and gain an additional +2 to hit when attacking a surprised foe.
Neeg Chieftains and Shamans
The leaders of Neeg society are the tribal chiefs and the shamans. These characters tend to be between 3rd and 7th level, and can be generated using the normal character creation rules. The shamans—and the Neeg in general—focus their worship on spirits of Nature, especially those of the Tibneeg Mountains, whom they consider to be ancestors.