Baboons are ground dwelling and are found in open savannah, open woodland and hills in the tropics and sub-tropics. Their diets are omnivorous, but mostly herbivorous, yet they eat insects and occasionally prey on fish, shellfish, hares, birds, vervet monkeys, and small antelopes. They are foragers and are active at irregular times throughout the day and night.
All baboons have long, dog-like muzzles, heavy, powerful jaws with sharp canine teeth, close-set eyes, thick fur except on their muzzles, short tails, and rough spots on their protruding buttocks, called ischial callosities. These calluses are nerveless, hairless pads of skin that provide for the sitting comfort of the baboon. All baboon species exhibit pronounced sexual dimorphism, usually in size, but also sometimes in colour or canine development. Males of the hamadryas baboon species also have large white manes.
Species DescriptionsThe largest and most distinct of the monkeys, the baboon has a spotty reputation among the noble wild. A noble baboon will tend to be fiercely loyal to his family and troop, but can be quite chaotic and capricious when dealing with others. A noble baboon's fury is a frightening thing to behold. When not involved in a direct conflict, noble baboons seem to get along with most other species, with the exception of noble leopards, who are their ancestral enemy. By extension, most noble baboons do not trust felines of any species. Some baboon troops, led by a noble, have entered into service with gnolls and other evil humanoids. This can cause trouble for otherwise innocent baboons. These rules can also be used to represent mandrills and other large monkeys. | Noble Baboon Species Traits
Racial FeatsThe following feats are available to a noble baboon character who meets the prerequisites.
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