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Common Fantasy Enemies

Common Fantasy Enemies

EnemySimplifyRegionType IType IIDescription
RatSimplifyWoods, Roads, Underground, Seas, Towns, Graveyards, Dungeons, Swamps, Jungles, Coasts, Sewers, CastlesMundane, BeastMundane, BeastA regular rat. Does it carry disease?
Giant RatSimplifyWoods, Roads, Underground, Towns, Graveyards, Dungeons, Swamps, Jungles, Coasts, Sewers, CastlesBeastBeastWould you look at the size of that rat! It's huge!
WolfSimplifyWoods, Roads, Mountains, Frozen, Swamps, BadlandsMundane, BeastMundane, BeastA regular wolf. Are there more? Looks hungry
Dire WolfWoods, Roads, Mountains, Frozen, SwampsMundane, BeastMundane, BeastA larger, more vicious wolf
BatWoods, Roads, Hell, Underground, Towns, Graveyards, Dungeons, Swamps, Jungles, Sewers, CastlesMundane, BeastMundane, BeastA regular bat
SlimeSimplifyUnderground, Towns, Dungeons, Swamps, Jungles, Coasts, Sewers, CastlesBeastBeastLooks like jello but moves. Hello neighbor!
Giant CentipedeWoods, Underground, Swamps, JunglesBeastBeastA massive centipede with just too many legs
SpiderWoods, Underground, Towns, Dungeons, Swamps, Jungles, SewersMundane, BeastMundane, BeastA regular spider
Giant SpidersWoods, Underground, Towns, Dungeons, Swamps, Jungles, SewersBeastBeastGood gods! Look at the size of that spider!
Giant FlyWoods, Roads, Hell, Underground, Towns, Graveyards, Swamps, SewersBeast, FlyingBeast, FlyingGross
GoblinSimplifyWoods, Underground, Mountains, Dungeons, Swamps, Jungles, Badlands, Coasts, CastlesHumanoidHumanoidA crafty, green creature
ImpHell, GraveyardsDemonicDemonicA small, mischevious demon
DemonSimplifyHell, GraveyardsDemonic, MythologicalDemonic, MythologicalA being of Hell
SphinxDesertBeast, MythologicalBeast, MythologicalWhat is half lion, half person and loves riddles?
BearWoods, Mountains, BadlandsMundane, BeastMundane, BeastA regular bear
TrollWoods, Roads, Underground, Mountains, Frozen, SwampsBeastBeastA large brute. May not like fire
DragonSimplifyRoads, Underground, Mountains, Volcanic, Dungeons, Swamps, Jungles, Badlands, Coasts, CastlesBeastBeastEnjoys gold and charred meals
GiantSimplifyWoods, Mountains, Frozen, Badlands, CastlesHumanoidHumanoidA massive, lumbering brute
SpiritSimplifyDesert, Spirit World, Mountains, Frozen, Jungles, BadlandsSpirit, FlyingSpirit, FlyingA being of pure energy
BanditSimplifyWoods, Roads, Mountains, Dungeons, Swamps, Jungles, Badlands, Sewers, CastlesMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidA bandit, out to enjoy the night and mug the unsuspecting
WizardMountains, Towns, Dungeons, Badlands, Sewers, CastlesHumanoidHumanoidA person that can use magic. Wonder what spells they know
PirateSimplifySeas, CoastsMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidA sailor who likes to rob people and hide treasure
WitchSimplifyWoods, Towns, Dungeons, Swamps, Jungles, BadlandsHumanoid, FlyingHumanoid, FlyingA magic using woman
AssassinDesert, Roads, Towns, Dungeons, Sewers, CastlesMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidA skilled, cold-blooded killer
KnightRoads, Towns, CastlesMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidA skilled warrior
SkeletonSimplifyDesert, Hell, Underground, Graveyards, Dungeons, Swamps, Jungles, Badlands, Sewers, CastlesHumanoid, Undead, DemonicHumanoid, Undead, DemonicAnimated bones
ZombieSimplifyGraveyards, Dungeons, Swamps, Jungles, Badlands, SewersHumanoid, Undead, AbominationHumanoid, Undead, AbominationA reanimated corpse. Watch out for its' bite!
ElfSimplifyWoods, Jungles, Badlands, CastlesHumanoidHumanoidA dainty humanoid with pointy ears
Dark ElfWoods, Underground, Swamps, Jungles, Badlands, CastlesHumanoidHumanoidAn evil elf
WerewolfWoods, Towns, Graveyards, Dungeons, Swamps, BadlandsBeast, HumanoidBeast, HumanoidJust a person who might turn into a wolf
Giant SnakeDungeons, Swamps, Jungles, Badlands, Coasts, SewersBeastBeastA massive snake
Giant LizardVolcanic, Swamps, Jungles, BadlandsBeastBeastA massive lizard
PixieWoods, Spirit WorldSpirit, FlyingSpirit, FlyingA small, mischevious fairy
MutantUnderground, Towns, Dungeons, Swamps, Badlands, SewersHumanoid, AbominationHumanoid, AbominationA malformed person
GhostSimplifyTowns, Graveyards, Dungeons, Swamps, Badlands, CastlesSpirit, Undead, DemonicSpirit, Undead, DemonicThe specter of an undead person
CultistSimplifyDesert, Woods, Hell, Underground, Mountains, Towns, Graveyards, Dungeons, Swamps, Jungles, Badlands, CastlesMundane, Humanoid, Undead, DemonicMundane, Humanoid, Undead, DemonicA devotee of some forbidden religion
HagWoods, Roads, Mountains, Towns, Swamps, Jungles, Badlands, Coasts, SewersHumanoidHumanoidA crazed and wild woman, perhaps magical
SocererDesert, Mountains, Towns, Dungeons, Badlands, CastlesHumanoidHumanoidA magic user
NecromancerSimplifyDesert, Underground, Graveyards, Frozen, Dungeons, Swamps, Badlands, Sewers, CastlesHumanoid, UndeadHumanoid, UndeadA person that can raise the dead from their slumber
Highway RobberRoadsMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidA thug who ambushes those on the road
VampireSimplifyTowns, Graveyards, Dungeons, Swamps, CastlesHumanoid, UndeadHumanoid, UndeadAn undead creature who drinks the blood of the living
GolemDesert, Underground, Volcanic, Dungeons, Swamps, BadlandsBeastBeastA creature of mud brought to life
ElementalSimplifyDesert, Woods, Underground, Spirit World, Seas, Mountains, Frozen, Volcanic, Dungeons, Swamps, Jungles, Badlands, CoastsSpiritSpiritA spirit of pure elemental power
ShadowWoods, Towns, Graveyards, DungeonsSpiritSpiritA living shadow
BarbarianSimplifyRoads, Mountains, Frozen, BadlandsMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidA warrior from the outlands
Fire SpiritDesert, Hell, Spirit World, Volcanic, Dungeons, BadlandsSpirit, DemonicSpirit, DemonicA spirit of flame and heat
AngelGraveyards, CastlesSpirit, Flying, MythologicalSpirit, Flying, MythologicalA heavenly being
OrcSimplifyWoods, Underground, Mountains, Dungeons, Swamps, BadlandsHumanoidHumanoidA large goblinesque creature
DwarfSimplifyRoads, Underground, Mountains, DungeonsHumanoidHumanoidA short, stocky humanoid creature with a penchant for mines
SpecterHell, Graveyards, Frozen, CastlesSpirit, UndeadSpirit, UndeadA spirit of the dead
GhoulHell, Graveyards, Swamps, Jungles, SewersHumanoid, Spirit, Undead, AbominationHumanoid, Spirit, Undead, AbominationAn evil spirit or demon that consumes corpses
WightHell, Graveyards, Frozen, SwampsSpirit, UndeadSpirit, UndeadAn undead being
CyclopsMountainsHumanoid, MythologicalHumanoid, MythologicalA giant with one eye. Saves twice as much on contact lenses
ShadeHell, GraveyardsSpirit, Undead, MythologicalSpirit, Undead, MythologicalA spirit of the undead
MerpersonSeas, CoastsHumanoidHumanoidHalf fish, half person. But which half?
KrakenSimplifySeas, CoastsBeastBeastA giantic squid-like creature which can drag ships to the deep
Giant WolfWoods, Roads, BadlandsBeastBeastTwice as hungry
NagaDesert, Swamps, Badlands, SewersHumanoid, MythologicalHumanoid, MythologicalHalf snake, half person.
SnakeSimplifyDesert, Woods, Roads, Graveyards, Dungeons, Swamps, Jungles, Badlands, Coasts, SewersMundane, BeastMundane, BeastJust a snake
AspDesertMundane, Beast, MythologicalMundane, Beast, MythologicalA poisonous snake
NymphsWoods, Swamps, JunglesSpiritSpiritFemale nature spirits
Evil LordTowns, Dungeons, CastlesMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidJust your typical bad guy leader
ShamanDesert, Woods, Mountains, Frozen, Swamps, Jungles, BadlandsMundane, Humanoid, Demonic, AbominationMundane, Humanoid, Demonic, AbominationA person who can commune with the spirits
Dark PriestWoods, Hell, Underground, Towns, Graveyards, Dungeons, Swamps, Jungles, Badlands, Sewers, CastlesMundane, Humanoid, Demonic, AbominationMundane, Humanoid, Demonic, AbominationA priest of some terrible religion
SorcererDesert, Towns, Dungeons, Badlands, CastlesHumanoidHumanoidA magic user
ScoutWoods, Roads, Mountains, Frozen, Swamps, Jungles, Badlands, CoastsMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidA regular scout. What or who are they scouting for?
RangerWoods, Roads, Mountains, Frozen, Swamps, Jungles, Badlands, CoastsMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidA person accostumed to living in the wilds
Town GuardSimplifyTowns, CastlesMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidA regular town guard
Earth SpiritDesert, Underground, Spirit World, Volcanic, BadlandsSpiritSpiritA spirit of earth and plant
Forest SpiritWoods, Spirit World, JunglesSpiritSpiritA spirit of the woods
Water SpiritSpirit World, Seas, CoastsSpiritSpiritA spirit of the water
Giant WormDesert, Underground, Dungeons, Jungles, BadlandsBeastBeastLook at the size of those holes it makes through the earth
Frost GiantMountains, FrozenHumanoid, MythologicalHumanoid, MythologicalA giant who prefers to live in the cold regions of the world
Ice SpiritSpirit World, Mountains, FrozenSpiritSpiritA spirit of frost and cold
IncubusHellDemonicDemonicA male demon who entices women
SuccubusSimplifyHellDemonicDemonicA female demon who entices men
DjinnSimplifyDesert, DungeonsSpirit, Flying, MythologicalSpirit, Flying, MythologicalA magical being that will grant wishes if it can be contained
Wind SpiritWoods, Spirit World, Seas, Mountains, Frozen, BadlandsSpirit, FlyingSpirit, FlyingA spirit of the wind
AlligatorSwamps, Coasts, SewersMundane, BeastMundane, BeastA regular alligator
Giant AlligatorSwamps, Coasts, SewersBeastBeastA massive alligator
WorlockDesert, Towns, CastlesHumanoidHumanoidA magic user
Sea MonsterSeas, CoastsBeast, MythologicalBeast, MythologicalA massive monster of the sea
DrakeSeas, Mountains, BadlandsBeast, FlyingBeast, FlyingA dragon-like creature with no forearms
HarpieHell, Mountains, BadlandsBeast, FlyingBeast, FlyingA screaming half-bird, half-woman creature
MimicTowns, Dungeons, Sewers, CastlesA creature which can take the shape of inanimate objects
OozeSimplifyWoods, Underground, Towns, Dungeons, Swamps, Sewers, CastlesBeastBeastSentient goop
Gelatinous BlobUnderground, Dungeons, CastlesBeastBeastA jello mold that dissolves human flesh
Shape-ShifterDesert, Woods, Towns, BadlandsBeastBeastA shape-changing creature. No wait. That's just Bob. Wait. Is it?
Magical ConstructDesert, Towns, Dungeons, Sewers, CastlesAn automoton brought to life by magic
NinjaRoads, TownsMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidA crafty, sneaky, sort
OgreSimplifyWoods, Roads, Underground, Mountains, DungeonsBeastBeastA lumbering, ugly brute
TigerJunglesMundane, BeastMundane, BeastA regular tiger
PixieSpirit WorldSpirit, FlyingSpirit, FlyingA type of fairy
Animated ScarecrowTownsA living scarecrow. Scary
Fungus PersonWoods, Underground, Swamps, Jungles, SewersHumanoidHumanoidA person infeced with fungus
Giant BatWoods, Roads, Hell, Underground, Mountains, Towns, Graveyards, Dungeons, Swamps, Jungles, Badlands, Sewers, CastlesBeast, FlyingBeast, FlyingA massive bat
HeraldCastlesMythologicalMythologicalAn angelic messenger
MummySimplifyDesertHumanoidHumanoidAn embalmed person brought back to life
MonsterWoods, Roads, Underground, Towns, Graveyards, Volcanic, Dungeons, Jungles, Sewers, CastlesBeastBeastSome strange beast
BeesWoods, Roads, JunglesMundane, Beast, FlyingMundane, Beast, FlyingA swarm of bees
HorsemenDesert, Roads, Towns, Badlands, CastlesHumanoidHumanoidWarriors on horseback
Rock BeastDesert, Underground, Mountains, Volcanic, BadlandsA creature made of rock
CrabSimplifySeas, CoastsMundane, BeastMundane, BeastA regular crab
Giant CrabSeas, CoastsBeastBeastA regular crab, but masssive. Look at those pincers!
ArcherSimplifyDesert, Woods, Roads, Mountains, Towns, Dungeons, Jungles, Badlands, Coasts, CastlesMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidA person with a bow, some arrows, and good aim
CrossbowmanRoads, Towns, Dungeons, Sewers, CastlesMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidA person with a crossbow
Animated ObjectTowns, Dungeons, Sewers, CastlesAny object brought to life with magic
GodDesertMythologicalMythologicalOr gods, usually considered the most powerful things around
Serial KillerRoads, Towns, Graveyards, SewersMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidA person with a hunger to kill
Skeleton WarriorSimplifyDesert, Hell, Underground, Towns, Graveyards, Dungeons, Swamps, Jungles, Badlands, Sewers, CastlesHumanoid, Undead, DemonicHumanoid, Undead, DemonicAnimated bones equiped with aged and rusting weaponry
FairySimplifyWoods, Spirit WorldSpirit, FlyingSpirit, FlyingA small, flying magical being
BehemothWoods, Mountains, Frozen, Volcanic, Jungles, BadlandsBeast, MythologicalBeast, MythologicalA massive beast
BeholderDesert, Underground, Towns, Dungeons, Sewers, CastlesA floating eye with tenacles
Mind-StealerUnderground, Towns, Dungeons, SewersA creature with the power of mind-control
Mushroom PersonWoods, UndergroundHumanoidHumanoidA sentient mushroom
Carniverous PlantSimplifyWoods, Swamps, JunglesBeastBeastVegetable, not vegetarian
TentacleSimplifyUnderground, Seas, Dungeons, Swamps, Coasts, SewersBeast, AbominationBeast, AbominationA flexible, grasping appendage
MinotaurMountains, Dungeons, Badlands, Sewers, CastlesBeast, Humanoid, MythologicalBeast, Humanoid, MythologicalPart man, part bull and likes to hang out in mazes.
ThiefSimplifyDesert, Woods, Roads, Underground, Mountains, Towns, Dungeons, Coasts, Sewers, CastlesMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidA regular thief looking to pick some pockets
CrocodileDesert, Swamps, Jungles, CoastsMundane, BeastMundane, BeastA regular crocodile
Giant CrocodileDesert, Swamps, Jungles, CoastsA massive crocodile
Temple GuardSimplifyDesert, Mountains, Volcanic, Dungeons, Swamps, Jungles, Badlands, CastlesMundane, Humanoid, MythologicalMundane, Humanoid, MythologicalA regular temple guard. But what are they guarding?
CannibalWoods, Roads, Hell, Underground, Mountains, Towns, Graveyards, Dungeons, Swamps, Sewers, CastlesMundane, Humanoid, Demonic, AbominationMundane, Humanoid, Demonic, AbominationA person who enjoys cooking with others
Living SandDesert, Badlands, CoastsSand with a mind of its' own
Sand CreatureDesert, Badlands, CoastsA creature made from sand
Polar BearFrozenMundane, BeastMundane, BeastA ferocious polar bear
Sentient TreesWoods, Swamps, JunglesIt shakes not with the wind, but with rage
Sentient BushWoods, Swamps, JunglesA bush with a brain
GargoyleTowns, Graveyards, DungeonsBeastBeastA monster of stone
LeviathanSeasBeast, MythologicalBeast, MythologicalA massive monster of the sea
Sea SerpentSeas, CoastsBeast, MythologicalBeast, MythologicalA giant serpent of the oceans
Orc LordWoods, Underground, Mountains, Dungeons, Jungles, Badlands, CastlesHumanoidHumanoidA lord of the orcs
Goblin KingWoods, Underground, Mountains, Dungeons, Jungles, Badlands, Sewers, CastlesHumanoidHumanoidThe most royal of goblins
RoninRoads, TownsMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidA roaming swordsman
SoldierDesert, Roads, Mountains, Towns, CastlesMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidA regular soldier
Bag-o-BonesHell, GraveyardsUndead, Demonic, AbominationUndead, Demonic, AbominationAn animated bag of bones
BoggartUnderground, TownsA small, shape-shifting mischevious imp
Will-o-the-WispRoads, Spirit World, Swamps, Jungles, Badlands, SewersSpirit, FlyingSpirit, FlyingSpectral flames which may lead travelers astray
PhantomDesert, Mountains, Graveyards, Frozen, DungeonsSpirit, UndeadSpirit, UndeadA spirit of the undead
Demon-SpawnHellDemonicDemonicThe offspring of a human and a demon
Hell SpawnHellDemonicDemonicCreatures from the underworld
SwordsmanSimplifyDesert, Woods, Roads, Mountains, Towns, Dungeons, Badlands, Coasts, CastlesMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidA regular swordsman
Barbarian KingRoads, Seas, Mountains, Frozen, Badlands, CastlesMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidA barbarian king
Demon LordHell, Dungeons, CastlesDemonicDemonicA lord among demons
Goblin LordUnderground, Mountains, Dungeons, Swamps, Jungles, Badlands, Sewers, CastlesHumanoidHumanoidA lord among goblins
Rat KingUnderground, Mountains, Dungeons, Swamps, Jungles, Sewers, CastlesKing of the rats
WurmDesert, Swamps, Jungles, Badlands, SewersBeastBeastA dragon-like creature with no wings or other appendages
GnomeSimplifyWoodsHumanoidHumanoidShort, squat, garden lover
BansheeSimplifyGraveyards, SwampsSpiritSpiritReally likes shrieking
BasiliskSimplifyDesert, Dungeons, Swamps, SewersBeast, MythologicalBeast, MythologicalA serpent king whose looks can kill
GremlinSimplifyTowns, SewersBeastBeastA mischevious creature that causes machinery to break down
HydraSimplifySeas, Volcanic, Badlands, CoastsBeast, MythologicalBeast, MythologicalA many-headed dragon
LeprechaunSimplifyWoodsHumanoidHumanoidA mischevious creature that hides gold
PheonixSimplifyDesert, Spirit World, BadlandsBeast, Flying, MythologicalBeast, Flying, MythologicalA bird of flame that dies and rises again from the ashes
UnicornSimplifyWoods, Spirit WorldBeastBeastPokey horse
GryffonSimplifyDesert, Mountains, BadlandsBeast, Flying, MythologicalBeast, Flying, MythologicalThe head and wings of an eagle and the head of a lion
LichSimplifyHell, Graveyards, Frozen, DungeonsHumanoid, UndeadHumanoid, UndeadUndead spellcasters
ChupacabreTowns, BadlandsBeastBeastSneaks out at night to drink the blood of goats
CentaurSimplifyWoods, Spirit World, SwampsBeast, Humanoid, MythologicalBeast, Humanoid, MythologicalHalf man, half horse
HalflingRoadsHumanoidHumanoidTheir corn fields are tall, they are not
Lizard FolkDesert, Roads, Volcanic, Dungeons, Swamps, Jungles, Badlands, CoastsHumanoidHumanoidLizard-like people
FaeWoods, Spirit WorldSpirit, FlyingSpirit, FlyingOn of many of the fairy-folk
KoboldWoods, Roads, Swamps, Jungles, Badlands, CoastsHumanoidHumanoidA fierce mammalian or reptillian like creature
SpritesWoods, Spirit World, VolcanicSpirit, FlyingSpirit, FlyingSmall fairies sometimes associated with nature
HunterSimplifyDesert, Woods, Roads, Mountains, Swamps, Jungles, Badlands, CoastsMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidAfter the most dangerous game
Rat FolkWoods, Roads, Underground, Towns, Dungeons, Swamps, Jungles, Badlands, SewersHumanoidHumanoidRat-like people
YetiSimplifyMountains, FrozenBeastBeastAbominable
IllithidSeas, Dungeons, Coasts, SewersHumanoidHumanoidA tall, squid-like humanoid with the power of mind control
Suit of ArmorTowns, Dungeons, CastlesA magical suit of armor brought to life. And angry about it.
Giant RoachSimplifyWoods, Roads, Underground, Towns, Graveyards, Dungeons, Sewers, CastlesA very large cockroach
AbominationSimplifyHell, Underground, Towns, Graveyards, Dungeons, Swamps, Sewers, CastlesBeast, Demonic, AbominationBeast, Demonic, AbominationSome terrible misshapen monstrosity of flesh and parts
GorgonUnderground, DungeonsHumanoid, MythologicalHumanoid, MythologicalJust a lady with snakes for hair
ArchangelGraveyards, CastlesSpirit, FlyingSpirit, FlyingA leader among angels
HellhoundRoads, Hell, GraveyardsBeast, DemonicBeast, DemonicA dog from hell itself
ArchdemonHell, Graveyards, CastlesDemonicDemonicA leader among demons
Angry TownsspersonRoads, Towns, Sewers, CastlesMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidPitchforks and torches at the ready
TitanRoads, Hell, VolcanicDemonic, MythologicalDemonic, MythologicalA massive, god-like humanoid.
War ElephantDesert, JunglesMundane, BeastMundane, BeastAs if an elephant couldn't kill already, this one's been trained
MusketeerRoads, Towns, CastlesMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidTime to reload, no time for you
TreantWoods, JunglesHumanoidHumanoidA tree person
RocSimplifyRoads, MountainsBeast, FlyingBeast, FlyingA giant bird of prey
Swamps MonsterSwampsBeastBeastA beast of muck and vine
LamassuDesert, MountainsBeast, Flying, MythologicalBeast, Flying, MythologicalLarge, winged bulls or lions with human faces
WendigoWoods, Swamps, BadlandsHumanoid, Spirit, MythologicalHumanoid, Spirit, MythologicalA spirit with insatiable hunger out to possess someone
ScorpionDesert, Dungeons, Jungles, BadlandsMundane, Beast, MythologicalMundane, Beast, MythologicalVenomous and kind of cranky
Giant ScorpionDesert, Dungeons, Jungles, BadlandsBeast, MythologicalBeast, MythologicalVenomous, large, and very cranky
WraithHell, GraveyardsSpirit, UndeadSpirit, UndeadAn evil specter
ColossalDesert, Mountains, Volcanic, BadlandsBeast, Humanoid, MythologicalBeast, Humanoid, MythologicalA giant thing.
DinosaurSimplifyUnderground, Volcanic, Jungles, BadlandsBeast, FlyingBeast, FlyingWhere have you been hiding?
Toad FolkWoods, Volcanic, SwampsHumanoidHumanoidA toad-like person
Dungeon GuardSimplifyDungeons, CastlesMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidGotta pay those bills somehow
Crawling HandSimplifyHell, Graveyards, DungeonsUndead, Demonic, AbominationUndead, Demonic, AbominationWave hello to the crawling, severed hand
Floating EyeballSimplifyDesert, Hell, Underground, Graveyards, Dungeons, Swamps, SewersDemonic, Flying, AbominationDemonic, Flying, AbominationIt sees what you're doing
ThunderbirdMountains, BadlandsBeast, Flying, MythologicalBeast, Flying, MythologicalA bird that shakes the sky and brings thunder and lightning
FirebirdDesert, Mountains, Volcanic, BadlandsBeast, FlyingBeast, FlyingA large bird of flames
Turtle FolkWoods, Swamps, CoastsHumanoidHumanoidA turle-like person
Bird PersonRoads, Seas, Mountains, Jungles, Badlands, CoastsHumanoid, FlyingHumanoid, FlyingAbird-like person
Cloud GiantMountainsHumanoidHumanoidA very large person that lives in Castles in the sky
Flesh MonsterRoads, Hell, Underground, Graveyards, Dungeons, SewersBeast, Undead, Demonic, AbominationBeast, Undead, Demonic, AbominationA monster made from the flesh and appendages of many
TrapperWoods, Roads, Swamps, Jungles, Badlands, CoastsMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidA person who hunts using traps
Black Powder ExpertDesert, Towns, DungeonsMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidAn explosives 'expert'
Martial ArtistSimplifyRoads, MountainsMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidHyyah!
MonkDesert, Roads, Spirit World, Mountains, Graveyards, Volcanic, BadlandsMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidA religious devotee
ClericRoads, Towns, Graveyards, Dungeons, CastlesMundane, Humanoid, MythologicalMundane, Humanoid, MythologicalAn evil practitioner of the religious arts
Grim ReaperRoads, Hell, GraveyardsSpirit, Undead, DemonicSpirit, Undead, DemonicDeath personified
CerebusHell, Underground, GraveyardsBeast, MythologicalBeast, MythologicalThe three headed dog of the underworld
DrownedHell, Seas, Swamps, Coasts, SewersHumanoid, Spirit, UndeadHumanoid, Spirit, UndeadSpirit or zombies of those perished by drowning
GladitatorSimplifyDesert, Towns, BadlandsMundane, Humanoid, MythologicalMundane, Humanoid, MythologicalDo they fight for fun, or for freedom?
LionSimplifyDesert, BadlandsMundane, Beast, MythologicalMundane, Beast, MythologicalA regular lion. Rawr.
Giant AntDesert, Woods, Underground, Swamps, JunglesBeastBeastWhere is its' queen?
SharkSimplifySeas, CoastsMundane, BeastMundane, BeastYes, a shark
Giant WalrusSeas, Frozen, CoastsBeastBeastA walrus, but like, really, really big.
Giant VultureMountains, Swamps, BadlandsBeast, FlyingBeast, FlyingWhat carrion is it looking for?
Feral DogDesert, Woods, Roads, Towns, Graveyards, Swamps, Badlands, SewersMundane, BeastMundane, BeastA viscious, untamed dog. Does it have rabies?
BoarWoods, Roads, Frozen, Swamps, Jungles, CoastsMundane, BeastMundane, BeastA regular boar
Giant BoarWoods, Roads, Frozen, Swamps, Jungles, CoastsBeastBeastA massive boar.
Giant SharkSeas, CoastsBeastBeastMegalodon Megalodon Megalodon
Ant SwarmWoods, Roads, Underground, Jungles, Badlands, CoastsMundane, BeastMundane, BeastA swarm of ants
Grave RobberHell, Underground, Towns, Graveyards, SewersMundane, Humanoid, Undead, DemonicMundane, Humanoid, Undead, DemonicJust a guy out for a nighttime dig in the Graveyards
Living StatueDesert, Graveyards, Dungeons, CastlesMythologicalMythologicalA statue brought to life
Undead CatDesert, Hell, GraveyardsBeast, UndeadBeast, UndeadThe animated corpse of a rotting cat
NightmareHell, GraveyardsBeast, Spirit, DemonicBeast, Spirit, DemonicA living nightmare. Or a demonic horse. Or both.
Undead WolfHell, GraveyardsBeast, UndeadBeast, UndeadThe animated corpse of a rotting wolf
Carrion CrowHell, Towns, Graveyards, SwampsMundane, Beast, Undead, Flying, AbominationMundane, Beast, Undead, Flying, AbominationA crow that likes to cunsume dead flesh
BogeymanTowns, Graveyards, SewersBogeyman: a monster who hides under the bed
BrownieWoodsHumanoidHumanoidBrownies: tiny (inches in height) humanoids
DietySimplifyDesert, Hell, Spirit World, MountainsSpirit, Flying, MythologicalSpirit, Flying, MythologicalA god or goddess
DryadWoods, Spirit WorldSpiritSpiritA female,half-human, half-tree forest spirit
Fallen AngelHell, GraveyardsSpirit, Demonic, FlyingSpirit, Demonic, FlyingAn angel who now serves a malevolent cause
NymphWoods, JunglesSpiritSpiritA female nature spirit
SatyrWoods, Roads, Spirit WorldHumanoid, MythologicalHumanoid, MythologicalHalf-human, half-goat creature
SirenSeasHumanoidHumanoidA beautiful woman whose singing can lure men to their deaths
SylphWoods, Spirit WorldSpirit, FlyingSpirit, FlyingAn air spirit that is invisible to humans
WyrmMountainsBeastBeastA massive serpent resembling a dragon without wings or legs.
WyvernMountainsBeastBeastA creature resembling a dragon but missing it's front legs.
Snake (Venomous)Desert, Swamps, Jungles, Badlands, CoastsMundane, BeastMundane, BeastLook at those fangs
Snake (Constrictor)Swamps, Jungles, CoastsMundane, BeastMundane, BeastJust loves hugs
Wild ManDesert, Woods, Roads, Underground, Mountains, Swamps, Jungles, Badlands, SewersMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidA feral person. Raised by wolves maybe?
OutlanderDesert, Roads, Mountains, BadlandsMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidA warrior who has left civilization behind
PyromaniacTownsMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidA burning passion for flames
Crime BossTowns, Sewers, CastlesMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidThe leader of a gang
Potions MasterTownsMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidWho are those potions for
AcrobatRoads, TownsMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidAgile and swift
SailorSeas, Towns, CoastsMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidHas sailed the oceans to find new ways to hurt someone
ParrotSeas, Jungles, CoastsMundane, Beast, FlyingMundane, Beast, FlyingOften the pet of a pirate
MageMountains, Towns, Dungeons, CastlesHumanoidHumanoidA magic user
CountTowns, Graveyards, CastlesMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidRoyalty
FamiliarWoods, Roads, Spirit World, Dungeons, Swamps, Jungles, BadlandsBeast, FlyingBeast, FlyingThe animal companion of a witch
BeastmasterDesert, Woods, Roads, Swamps, Jungles, BadlandsMundane, Beast, HumanoidMundane, Beast, HumanoidA person who can control animals. Is there beast with them?
PrinceTowns, CastlesMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidMaybe got tired of waiting for the crown
ThugSimplifyDesert, Woods, Roads, Seas, Mountains, Towns, Graveyards, Dungeons, Swamps, Badlands, Coasts, Sewers, CastlesMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidJust a bully
WarriorDesert, Woods, Roads, Mountains, Frozen, Volcanic, Swamps, Jungles, Badlands, CoastsMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidAn honorable fighter
CriminalSimplifyDesert, Woods, Roads, Seas, Mountains, Towns, Graveyards, Dungeons, Swamps, Badlands, Coasts, Sewers, CastlesMundane, HumanoidMundane, HumanoidUp to no good

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