Apes are the largest primates and the orangutan, an ape, is the largest living arboreal animal. Apes are traditionally forest dwellers, although chimpanzees may range into savanna. Except for gorillas, apes are agile climbers of trees. Their diet is best described as vegetarian or omnivorous, consisting of leaves, nuts, seeds and fruits, including grass seeds, and in most cases other animals, either hunted or scavenged, along with anything else available and easily digested.
Species DescriptionNoble Apes tend to be highly inquisitive, always investigating anything they detect that may be considered out of the ordinary. Aside from that, Noble Gorillas and Noble Orangutans treasure peace and quiet, while Noble Chimpanzees can run the gamut between fun-loving pranksters and brutal killers. Noble Chimpanzees occupy a strange place among the noble wild hierarchy. While most of the other animals do not take them seriously, those same animals are often waiting with dread for the next time the noble chimpanzees decide to go on the warpath. For their own part, the noble chimpanzees don’t understand why they have such a volatile reputation; when they decide to utterly destroy a rival chimp troop (or even a pride of lions) it’s always done for a very good reason. Of course, they never tell anyone what that reason is; it’s not any of their business. Apart from their occasional killing sprees, however, most animals and humanoids enjoy the company of noble chimpanzees. Their ready wit, antics and self-effacing humor make them very popular socially. But it pays to always keep in mind the beast that lies in wait behind their smiling eyes. Noble Gorillas, on the other hand, have a reputation as being the gentle giants of the forests and jungles where they live. This is in direct opposition with the image that many humanoids have of them; but then, they don’t know them very well. Many noble animals of different species will often go to noble gorilla clerics for spiritual advice. And while noble gorillas prefer to be peaceful, they can be an unholy terror when aroused; so many animals will place them under their protection. Noble Orangutans are also very peaceful creatures, preferring flight to fight. Unlike noble gorillas, however, these apes enjoy the company of other animals and even humanoids, and they form lasting friendships with members of many species. | Noble Ape, Common Species Traits
These rules can also represent gibbons and other apes by limiting them to the 2nd level of the ape character class. Noble Ape, Chimpanzee Sub-Species Traits
In all other ways, the noble chimpanzee shares the same species traits and level progression as the noble ape, although a noble chimpanzee may never advance in the noble ape class above 3rd level. Noble Ape, Gorilla Sub-Species Traits
Noble Ape, Orangutan Sub-Species Traits
In all other ways, the noble orangutan shares the same species traits and level progression as the noble ape, although a noble orangutan may never advance in the ape class above 3rd level. |
