FREQUENCY: Uncommon
NO. APPEARING: 1-100
ARMOR CLASS: 6
MOVE: 6"
HIT DICE: 1-1
% IN LAIR: 40% (29 Bakemono: forest, TPL18:3rd, REF4.18)
TREASURE TYPE: [A]
NO. OF ATTACKS: 1
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 1-6 or by weapon type
SPECIAL ATTACKS: Nil
SPECIAL DEFENSES: Nil
INTELLIGENCE: Low
ALIGNMENT: Chaotic evil
SIZE: S
LEVEL/X.P. VALUE: I || 10 + 1

The bakemono are cousins to the western goblin and in characteristics
& habits are quite similar to these creatures. However, unlike the goblin,
the bakemono come in a variety of different shapes & sizes. No two
creatures are alike. Skin colour varies from brilliant orange & red to deep blue.
Physical features range from small stunted wings, hooves, fur, scales, huge noses, feathers, oversized ears, and hunched bodies.
The referee should feel free to USE his imagination in describing these creatures.

Socially, bakemono organize themselves in bands, usu. for the purpose of raiding and banditry.
These bands are ruled by an [oni] or [ogre mage]. For every 20 members in the band, there is a lieutenant of greater size (HD 2, AC4, D 1-8).
The lieutenant recieves his orders from the oni (or ogre mage) and commands absolutely the 20 bakemono under him.

Bakemono typically lair in abandoned temples or villages, preferring to drive the rightful inhabitants out instead of building their own homes.
The lairs are always in bad repair, having the appearance of being long deserted.
On occasion (40%)), the bakemono build and maintain a wooden stockade around the lair.
They seldom make their own weapons and armor, preferring to USE items they have scavenged or looted on their raids.
A force is typically equipped as follows:
 

Katana	5%	01-05
Naginata & Kris (Short sword)	20%	06-25
Yari (Spear)	40%	26-65
Tetsubo & Kris (short sword)	10%	66-75
Kris (Short sword) & shortbow	10%	76-85
Chain (Manriki gusari, rante) & shuriken	5%	86-90
Kusari-gama & Trident (Magari yari, tiger lance)	10%	91-00

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When a large force is encountered, 20% of the bakemono have an Armor Class of 5, gained from some piece of armor worn.
These pieces are in poor repair and have often been drastically altered to fit the particular bakemono. As such, they cannot be worn by PCs.

Bakemono speak the trade language, the language of humans in the AREA, the language of oni, and their own language (which is similar to that of oni).
They are not particularly bright and are easily tricked or outwitted.
They have a great weakness for sake and strong drink.