Joe,
   Maybe you could set up a system for talking animals,(and maybe
exceptional animals) using the NPC creation rules. With plusses to stats,
special attacks, and restrictions, this could also bring in the possibility
of character growth for animal companions (this might also make running
them quite a bit more involved and entertaining). This stems largly from my
love of Narnian talking beasts and the wonderous air that they gave those
stories.
   I would also think that a similar system for exceptional (clan chiefs,
generals, wizards, etc) Dark Creatures would be interesting for those
recurring villains who keep getting away to plague the heroes. 

                                God bless you all!
                                                       Aaron 




At 02:04 PM 3/23/00 -0500, you wrote:
>Here is a thought to complicate your day.
>Also, what is the Agility of a talking wolf companion?  I don't know 
>either.  My players are a pain sometimes, they keep coming up with 
>ideas that I have to work around.  So, who thinks that we should 
>have more expansive stats for the animal companions?  These 
>would include at least the Required Character Abilities such as 
>Endurance, Hope... and of course Strength and Agility.
>
>Joe Revesz
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