FREQUENCY: Very rare
NO. APPEARING: 1
ARMOR CLASS: 2
MOVE: 12"
HIT DICE: 6
% IN LAIR: 20%
TREASURE TYPE: P
NO. OF ATTACKS: 2
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 1-4/1-4
SPECIAL ATTACKS: Spells, poison
SPECIAL DEFENSES: Nil
MAGIC RESISTANCE: 10%
INTELLIGENCE: High
ALIGNMENT Chaotic Evil
SIZE: S
PSIONIC ABILITY: Nil
Attack/Defense Modes: Nil
LEVEL/XP VALUE: V/500 + 6 per hp

The bajang is an evil and malignant creature found in tropical jungles. Its true form is that of a stunted
and evil-looking humanoid with bird-like feet and clawed hands. However, the bajang is able to change shape at
will, assuming the form of a small wildcat. Indeed, this is the most commonly seen appearance of the bajang.
The bajang is particularly evil. It can cast curse, omen, divination, fate, ghost light, wind breath, steam
breath, and transfix three times per day. Once per day it is able to cast an ancient curse. In hand-to-hand combat,
the bajang fights with its claws, although not to great effect. However, any creature struck by a bajang must
make a saving throw vs. poison or suffer a -1 on all hit and saving throw rolls for the next 2-7 rounds. This
effect is cumulative.

As a spirit, the bajang suffers from all the limitations of spirit creatures, as regards spells which affect
these creatures. Its lifeforce is tied to some tree in the forest in which it dwells. Should this tree be destroyed,
the bajang is instantly slain. Obviously, the bajang goes to great efforts to conceal the location of this tree.
Bajang normally live in the area of a small village or habitation, preying on the people dwelling there.
They strike at night, attempting to take their victims while sleeping. However, bajang sometimes serve powerful
sorcerers of evil nature, serving as their familiar. They are intelligent and extremely devious. They speak their
own language and the language common to the area they inhabit.