Ovinnik
Covered in sleek black fur, this vaguely feline humanoid holds flickering flames in its clawed hand.
CR: 2 XP: 600
CN Tiny fey
Init: +3 Senses: darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision, scent Perception: +9
Defense
AC: 17, touch 15, flat-footed 14 (+3 Dex, +2 natural, +2 size)
hp: 22 (4d6+8)
Fort: +3 Ref: +7 Will: +6
DR: 2/cold iron
Resist: fire 5
Offense
Speed: 30 ft., climb 20 ft.
Melee: 2 claws +7 (1d3+1)
Special Attacks: luck touch, sneak attack +1d6
Spell-Like Abilities: (CL 4th; concentration +7) At will—daze (DC 13), produce flame 1/month—divination
Statistics
Str: 12 Dex: 17 Con: 15 Int: 9 Wis: 14 Cha: 16
Base Atk: +2 CMB: +3 CMD: 14
Feats: Go Unnoticed, Weapon Finesse
Skills: Acrobatics +8, Climb +11, Escape Artist +10, Intimidate +5, Knowledge (local) +4, Knowledge (nature) +4, Perception +9, Stealth +18
SQ: compression
Languages: Common, Sylvan
Ecology
Environment: any land
Organization: solitary
Treasure: none
Description
Luck Touch (Su) With a claw attack or touch attack, an ovinnik can alter a creature’s luck. If the target fails a DC 14 Will save, it either gains a +4 bonus or takes a –4 penalty (the ovinnik’s choice) on its next three d20 rolls. The target can choose to automatically fail the saving throw, but must choose before it knows whether the touch will be beneficial or harmful. The save DC is Charisma-based.
Ovinniks make their homes in granaries and drying houses. These thin, sleek, black-furred humanoids stand only a foot high. Their eyes and features seem catlike, but they bark like dogs to scare away thieves. No one knows why an ovinnik chooses to take up residence in a particular farm’s threshing house, and few would call on them willingly. A wise farmer placates resident ovinniks with frequent gifts of warm milk, pancakes, or dead roosters. By tradition, before the new year, farmers and their families go to the granary to learn their fates for the future. The ovinnik touches each of them in turn. If the ovinnik’s touch is warm, the person will have good luck; if cold, she will suffer terrible misfortune in the days ahead.