By Lee Garvin (leegarv@aol.com)

Chapter 1: Introduction

We are constantly amazed and amused by the arrogance of the two-leggers. They think that just because they have the thumbs and they make the tools, that civilization was their idea. Well it's not so. And the Vampires! They think that just because they're cooler and hipper than the humans, that they were able to manipulate them into building the great cities to insure themselves a supply of food. Simply wrong.

It was us, the dogs, that started civilization. Even the humans agree that civilization began with the domestication of the dog. That was our idea. Our ancestors saw the humans, and thought, "They could prove useful." And so was civilization born.

You would do wise to remember: we are Pets! Not animals. Animals have no appreciation for the pleasures of civilization. They just hunt and mate and sleep, hunt and mate and sleep, on and on forever.

Now, early on, we knew that, in order for the two-leggers to survive among the Vampires and Werewolves etc., that we'd need to protect them. So we enlisted the aid of a few other animals, and convinced them to let themselves be domesticated. Cats were the first we recruited, but to hear them talk, you'd think they talked us into it. Rats and Snakes followed, then the others. Spiders were among the last to join.

Now don't get me wrong. We didn't protect the humans out of the goodness of our hearts. We need Food, too. Humans just have a knack for producing it. So we needed to keep them around to care for us.

A bird friend of mine overheard a couple of Vampires talking once, about their "Masquerade." I laughed so hard I threw up.

Pets have never needed a masquerade, and even the Mages don't know we are here.

Of course, nowadays we have to worry about problems from our own kind....

-- Rex, Leader of The Howl

The Shedding

Pets have been controlling mankind under our noses since the dawn of time, using their cute little noses, and their whines, and licking our faces, and we have loved every minute of it.

Once, they held sway over all the Earth, and nothing went past their notice.

But then, dissension within their own ranks caused several new Factions to form.

This was called The Shedding, as the leaders of each faction shed the associations they had with the old order, and built a new and fragmented Pet world.

Masters Of the Food

MOF, as they are called by the other Pets is dedicated to bringing about a Petopian society, in which all two-leggers serve Pets, while all other animals are turned into Food for the Pets. MOF is made up of the remains of the ruling body of Pets just before the split. It was their extreme views which led to The Shedding.

The MOFs have many Pets placed with very rich humans, influential Tremere, and resourceful Glasswalkers. By manipulating these assets, they have a truly formidable force to implement their plans.

The Howl

The Howl is made up of Pets determined to thwart MOFs plans, and hopefully reassimilate them into Pet society. They prefer to do this by peaceful means, but will do what it takes. The Second Largest of the factions, they cannot marshall the resources of the MOFs, and they refuse to accept the methods suggested by the Growl.

The Growl

The Growl was originally a splinter faction of The Howl, whose stated purpose is nothing less than the complete destruction of MOF. A very violent group, they tend to be a bit paranoid. Their favored masters tend to be among the Brujah, and some of the more psychotic even go in among the Red Talons, knowing that they could become Food for their masters with one wrong move.

L.A.B.R.A.T.S. (Loyal Allied Brotherhood of Released Animal Test Subjects)

This society is made up completely of escaped lab animals, and has brought the politics of the Ascension War into the War of the Shedding. They have set their sights on the Progenitors, and by association, all the Technocracy. To this end they are willing to cooperate with the Traditions (without them knowing it) and enlist their help against MOF as well.

The Unhousebroken

The Unhousebroken is an unfortunate wild card in the War of the Shedding. Fighting for neither side, they just want to destroy all two-leggers and turn the world into a bestial free-for-all. They have a disturbing tendency to take masters among the Sabbat.

Strays

These are those Pets who have no master, and no home, and are trying their best to stay out of the Shedding War.

Chapter Two: Character Creation

Character Creation Chart

Step One: Character Concept

Choose concept and Species.

Record beginning Food, Willpower, and Virtues (Appeal, Domesticity, and Loyalty)

Step Two: Select Attributes

Prioritize the three categories: Physical, Social, Mental (6/4/2)
Choose Physical Traits: Strength, Dexterity, Stamina
Choose Social Traits: Charisma, Manipulation, Appearance
Choose Mental Traits: Perception, Ignorance, Wits

Step Three: Select Abilities

Prioritize the three categories: Talents, Skills, Knowledges (10/8/6)
Choose Talents, Skills, Knowledges

Step Four: Select Advantages

Record Species Advantages.
Choose Instincts (5)
Choose Backgrounds (5)

Step Five: Finishing Touches

Spend "Freebie Points" (15)

Species

Bird

Appeal:	2
Domesticity:	3
Loyalty:	3
Willpower:	2
Food:	3
Attributes:	+2 Dex, -1 Str, -1 Sta
Abilities:	Flying
Instinct:	Language

Cat

Appeal:	3
Domesticity:	2
Loyalty:	1
Willpower:	4
Food:	1
Attributes:	+2 Dex, +1 Man
Abilities:	+1 Appraisal
Instinct:	Magic: Entropy

Dog

Appeal:	3
Domesticity:	3
Loyalty:	3
Willpower:	1
Food:	5
Attributes:	+2 Str, +1 Sta, -1 Man
Abilities:	+1 Chasing
Instinct:	Little Finger

Ferret

Appeal:	4
Domesticity:	2
Loyalty:	2
Willpower:	5
Food:	3
Attributes:	+2 Dex, +1 Cha, -1 Ign
Abilities:	none
Instinct:	Magic: Correspondence

Fish

Appeal:	3
Domesticity:	4
Loyalty:	1
Willpower:	3
Food:	6
Attributes:	+1 Sta, +2 Ign, -1 Wits
Abilities:	+3 Swimming
Instinct:	Reality Sink

Hamster

Appeal:	3
Domesticity:	3
Loyalty:	2
Willpower:	3
Food:	2
Attributes:	+2 Dex, +1 Cha, -1 Str, -1 Sta
Abilities:	+1 Digging
Instinct:	Little Finger

Lizard

Appeal:	2
Domesticity:	1
Loyalty:	2
Willpower:	4
Food:	8
Attributes:	+2 Dex, +1 Str, -1 Cha
Abilities:	none
Instinct:	Regeneration

Mouse

Appeal:	3
Domesticity:	2
Loyalty:	1
Willpower:	1
Food:	1
Attributes:	+2 Dex, +2 Ign, -2 Str, -1 Sta
Abilities:	+1 Alertness
Instinct:	Auspex

Rabbit

Appeal:	4
Domesticity:	3
Loyalty:	1
Willpower:	2
Food:	2
Attributes:	+1 Dex, +1 Cha, +1 Wit, -1 Str
Abilities:	none
Instinct:	Auspex

Rat

Appeal:	1
Domesticity:	1
Loyalty:	1
Willpower:	3
Food:	2
Attributes:	+1 Sta, +1 Dex, +1 Ign, -1 Cha
Abilities:	none
Instinct:	Numina: Psychic

Snake

Appeal:	1
Domesticity:	1
Loyalty:	2
Willpower:	5
Food:	9
Attributes:	+2 Sta, +1 Str, +1 Ign, -2 Cha
Abilities:	none
Instinct:	Venom

Spider

Appeal:	1
Domesticity:	1
Loyalty:	1
Willpower:	2
Food:	7
Attributes:	+2 Ign, +1 Dex, 0 App
Abilities:	none
Instinct:	Webbing, Venom

Instincts

Auspex: This is the same as the Vampire Discipline with the exception that Pets with Auspex can always see Wraiths.

Language: The ability to communicate with those poor two-legged animals.

Little Finger: The ability to control the two-leggers.

Magic: Correspondence: This is the same as the Mage Sphere, but with no Paradox.

Magic: Entropy: This is the same as the Mage Sphere, but with no Paradox.

Numina: Psychic: This is the same as the human Numina, but costs the same as any other Instinct.

Reality Sink: The ability to draw energies away from reality warping effects.

Regeneration: The ability to heal damage to yourself. Lizards only.

Venom: The ability to exude a harmful substance. Lizards, Snakes, and Spiders only.

Webbing: The ability to create webs to capture of hinder. Spiders only.

Backgrounds

Allies: These are your friends. They could be humans, vampires, werewolves, other pets, etc.

Arcane: The world sometimes doesn't like to admit you exist, and will occasionally hide you.

Contacts: These are your contacts among the two-leggers.

Home: This is the place you sleep, and where, for some reason, there is often food waiting for you.

Human Companion: You have a human at your beck-and-call.

Master: This is your owner and possibly friend.

Status: This is your status among other pets.

Toys: These are yours. All yours. No one else can play with them unless you let them.

Freebie Points

Trait	Cost
Attributes	5 per dot
Abilities	2 per dot
Backgrounds	1 per dot
Species Instinct	5 per dot
Other Instincts	7 per dot
Willpower	1 per dot
Virtues	2 per dot
Food	2 per dot

Experience Chart

Trait	Cost
Attribute	current rating x 4
Ability	current rating x 2
New Ability	3
Species Instinct	current rating x 4
Other Instinct	current rating x 6
New Instinct	7
Virtues	current rating x 2
Willpower	current rating
Food	current rating x 2

Chapter Three: Traits

Except as noted, Pets use the same Traits and Systems as the other denizens of the World of Darkness.

Species

Pets come in many shapes and sizes. Listed below are just some of the most common types. While classified as species, many of these are families, with many species within them. The variety among Lizards, for example, is staggering. Included in each description is a brief introduction from a member of the species and the adjustments they make to their game information.

Bird

"People think that just because I flutter all over the place I'm an airhead. Nosiree! It's just easier than pacing when I'm thinking about things. Better than anyone else, we birds understand the two-leggers. Of course, that means we get sent on reconnaissance whenever there's a big to-do in the works. I think those cats are just afraid we'll show them up. Bird Brains indeed."

Appeal:	2
Domesticity:	3
Loyalty:	3
Willpower:	2
Food:	3
Attributes:	+2 Dex, -1 Str, -1 Sta
Abilities:	Flying
Instinct:	Language

Cat

"Of course we are the best. You are not telling me anything I don't already know. But you may say it again; it pleases me to hear it. In charge? Oh I suppose. Except when the dogs start howling for attention. Then they take over. That's usually when me and my litter mates leave. If a show is going to the dogs, I say let them have it. Besides, then I can continue my dream of the theater."

Appeal:	3
Domesticity:	2
Loyalty:	1
Willpower:	4
Food:	1
Attributes:	+2 Dex, +1 Man
Abilities:	+1 Appraisal
Instinct:	Magic: Entropy

Dog

"Don't let the dumb and happy stereotype fool you. Yes, I'm big, but I also have the brains. You won't see me get distracted by a bit of dangling string. The other Pets turn to me because I'm a natural leader. All dogs are, of course."

Appeal:	3
Domesticity:	3
Loyalty:	3
Willpower:	1
Food:	5
Attributes:	+2 Str, +1 Sta, -1 Man
Abilities:	+1 Chasing
Instinct:	Little Finger

Ferret

"Oh, let them play their little power games with each other. I don't care who's in charge as long as I get to have fun. Love them shinies! Especially when I can make them spark! I guess If I had to choose between dogs and cats, I'd prefer dogs to lead us; they more fun to tease."

Appeal:	4
Domesticity:	2
Loyalty:	2
Willpower:	5
Food:	3
Attributes:	+2 Dex, +1 Cha, -1 Ign
Abilities:	none
Instinct:	Magic: Correspondence

Fish

"Yeah, right, stick the fish on guard duty. Like I'm going anywhere? I'll tell you, I get mighty sick of this, hanging around in this stupid bowl, playing magic damper for these feebs. If I had me a set of legs, I'd show them!"

Appeal:	3
Domesticity:	4
Loyalty:	1
Willpower:	3
Food:	6
Attributes:	+1 Sta, +2 Ign, -1 Wits
Abilities:	+3 Swimming
Instinct:	Reality Sink

Hamster

"That's alright, I can do it. I pretty sure I can anyway; I'll try anything if it means I can make new friends. It's hard to be friends with a cat sometimes, but I'm gonna keep trying!"

Appeal:	3
Domesticity:	3
Loyalty:	2
Willpower:	3
Food:	2
Attributes:	+2 Dex, +1 Cha, -1 Str, -1 Sta
Abilities:	+1 Digging
Instinct:	Little Finger

Lizard

"Ho......Hum. Time... for... another... run ...against... the... MOFs. Well,... ready... set... Gogogo!!!

"I'vegottagofastandgettherebeforeanyoneevenseesme.ThatwayIcanfindawaytoget everyoneelseinsideandIcanrest."

Appeal:	2
Domesticity:	1
Loyalty:	2
Willpower:	4
Food:	8
Attributes:	+2 Dex, +1 Str, -1 Cha
Abilities:	none
Instinct:	Regeneration

Mouse

"Okay, okay, I'll do whatever you say, just please don't eat me."

Appeal:	3
Domesticity:	2
Loyalty:	1
Willpower:	1
Food:	1
Attributes:	+2 Dex, +2 Ign, -2 Str, -1 Sta
Abilities:	+1 Alertness
Instinct:	Auspex

Rabbit

"Hmmm. This is definitely a two carrot problem. Let me think for a bit, then I'll come up with a plan for you."

Appeal:	4
Domesticity:	3
Loyalty:	1
Willpower:	2
Food:	2
Attributes:	+1 Dex, +1 Cha, +1 Wit, -1 Str
Abilities:	none
Instinct:	Auspex

Rat

"Dese bums think we can do some good runnin' around doing good deeds, and trying to save the stupid two-leggers. If it wasn't for the Food, I'd leave the whole bunch of 'em in a dirty cage ta rot."

Appeal:	1
Domesticity:	1
Loyalty:	1
Willpower:	3
Food:	2
Attributes:	+1 Sta, +1 Dex, +1 Ign, -1 Cha
Abilities:	none
Instinct:	Numina: Psychic

Snake

"We will do everything we can to help the other Petss. This will make them trussst uss. Then we can call on their aid when it iss time for uss to return to our true placcce in the world, leading all petkind into glory!"

Appeal:	1
Domesticity:	1
Loyalty:	2
Willpower:	5
Food:	9
Attributes:	+2 Sta, +1 Str, +1 Ign, -2 Cha
Abilities:	none
Instinct:	Venom

Spider

"No one likes us. We know that. Even the Rats are afraid of us. No matter. It is more important to tend the overall goal than worry about petty personal problems. But they will get theirs. They will all get theirs."

Appeal:	1
Domesticity:	1
Loyalty:	1
Willpower:	2
Food:	7
Attributes:	+2 Ign, +1 Dex, 0 App
Abilities:	none
Instinct:	Webbing, Venom

Attributes

Ignorance

This is a new Attribute replacing Intelligence. Pets often have a basic lack of understanding about the way things work in the world, so they sometimes do things that they shouldn't be able to do.

*	Poor: You sometimes forget that animals aren't supposed to be intelligent.
**	Average: Rat poison occasionally doesn't work on you.
***	Good: "Sure I can fit inside that soup can. See?"
****	Exceptional: "In charge? Oh, that'd be us. The two-leggers don't have a clue."
*****	Outstanding: "Gravity? Never heard of it. And you say it makes things fall down? Interesting concept, but it'll never catch on."

Specialties: physics, chemistry, biology, sociology

Abilities:

Talents

Chasing

The art of chasing is an ancient one, with the masters becoming famous among pets. Professional chasers can lead very luxurious lives, and amateurs can enjoy it just for the fun of it. Chasing is much more than simply running, but includes also keeping your eyes on the target, leaping or ducking obstacles, and sometimes catching your quarry.

*	Novice: You get distracted easily.
**	Practiced: You can catch soap bubbles.
***	Competent: You are known in your neighborhood as "Squirrel Bane."
****	Expert: You once chased a butterfly through three zip codes.
*****	Master: You have a collection of trophy bumpers.

Specialties: cars, mice, tails, mailmen
Possessed by: greyhounds, mousers, bored hamsters

Dig

Digging is fun. Digging is constructive. Two-leggers just don't understand this. Not only do they need tools to do it; they purposely pave over the dirt so that you can't! They don't get all of it though. You can use Dig to hide things, as transportation, or simply to decorate the yard when there are too many of those insipid flowers lying about making it look all sissified.

*	Novice: You have trouble burying car keys.
**	Practiced: You've re-tilled your master's garden for him.
***	Competent: No yard in the world can hold you!
****	Expert: Now we know why Indiana Jones was named after a dog.
*****	Master: Chunnel? Been there, done that.

Specialties: tunnels, fences, trash
Possessed by: rodents, strays, snakes

Swimming

Swimming comes naturally to some pets, and can be learned by most others. This simply the ability to swim through water.

*	Novice: They call you... "Bob."
**	Practiced: You can dog paddle. No offense to any cats.
***	Competent: Water is not a problem.
****	Expert: You can hold your breath a real long time.
*****	Master: You can swim like a fish. Unless you are a fish. In which case, you swim like a... well, you still swim like a fish.

Specialties: underwater, overwater, stunts
Possessed by: fish, retrievers, angry cats

Skills

Animal Ken

This functions just like the Vampire skill, except that it relates to other Animals; not to Pets.

Defacing

It is very important to let the two-leggers know just who is in control. You can do this by personalizing all that stuff they hang on to. They like it; it makes them feel cared for.

*	Novice: Staining the rug is as elegant as you get.
**	Practiced: Those shoes need some breaking-in....
***	Competent: Nice of them to leave those curtains where you could reach them, wasn't it?
****	Expert: A well-placed hair or drool-glob can do wonders for stereo equipment.
*****	Master: Your master can no longer get home-owner's insurance.

Specialties: chewing, clawing, pooping, shedding
Possessed by: spoiled Pekinese, cat lords, rogue rat

Hide

Sometimes it is very important not to be found. Or for something not to be found. When the need (or impulse) arises, you can hide with the best of them.

*	Novice: A two legger may be able to find you, unless he has a cold.
**	Practiced: No one knows about your secret spot behind the sofa.
***	Competent: No one here but us book-ends.
****	Expert: You can hide from a ferret.
*****	Master: You once hid a two-legger. His name was Hoffa.

Specialties: furniture (in or on), closets, toys, "presents"
Possessed by: mighty hunters, the unhousebroken, hamsters

Knowledges

Appraisal

The two-leggers place value on the strangest things. This knowledge tells you which of those things is the most valuable to them, and which the least. That way, you can choose just the right item to "personalize."

*	Student: The car is better than the hedge.
**	College: You know that a new sofa is better than an old chair.
***	Masters: Crystal makes a much prettier crashing sound than glass.
****	Doctorate: You know exactly which issue of X-men needs that "special touch."
*****	Scholar: You can tell the difference between a Chippendale and a Louis XIV.

Specialties: fragile things, appreciation, rarity
Possessed by: rich pets, watch dogs

Human Stuff

Humans have a bunch of weird rules and customs and rituals. This allows you to understand some of them.

*	Student: You can tell the difference between a window and a T.V.
**	College: You know what the traffic lights mean.
***	Masters: You know that intruders don't knock on the door.
****	Doctorate: You know all about those little green pieces of paper are that the two-leggers like so much.
*****	Scholar: If you got a coat and a hat....

Specialties: laws, money, uniforms
Possessed by: police dogs, pirate's parrot

Noise Identification

An unknown noise can often mean a horrible threat. Or it could be a yummy treat. Listed below are the comparative rarities and complexities of sounds you can recognize.

*	Student: Thunder.
**	College: Can Opener.
***	Master: Telephone Ring.
****	Doctorate: Police Siren.
*****	Scholar: Telephone Ring with telemarketer on the line.

Specialties: emergencies, food vendors, pet food commercials
Possessed by: nervous Chihuahuas, parakeets

Pecking Order

When entering into a new situation, it is often important to find out immediately who is in charge. Not knowing this can lead to embarrassing or even dangerous events. This includes animals, two-leggers, and other Pets.

*	Student: You can tell which football player is the quarterback.
**	College: You know which one is the movie star and which one is the groupie.
***	Masters: You can pick out the president from among the Secret Service Agents.
****	Doctorate: You can spot a doctor in a restaurant.
*****	Scholar: You can spot the CEO on the volley-ball court.

Specialties: political, financial, social.
Possessed by: dogs, birds, suck-up cats.

Tricks

Your master thinks he has taught you some tricks. In truth, you have trained him to perform an interesting and entertaining set of "commands" by going through certain actions. You know one trick for each dot of Domesticity you have. The complexity is governed by the level of this knowledge.

*	Student: Sit.
**	College: Shake hands.
***	Masters: Fetch.
****	Doctorate: Get the mail.
*****	Scholar: Make the coffee.

Specialties: balls, sticks, dancing, "speaking"
Possessed by: showdogs, klepto-ferrets, really bored hamsters

Wilderness

While Pets are above the animals of the wild, it is sometimes necessary to deal with the denizen's of the wild. Some Pets learn about the wilderness just in case.

*	Student: You can tell a cat from a skunk.
**	College: You can tell a dog from a coyote.
***	Masters: You know which plants not to eat.
****	Doctorate: You can tell if a bear has been nearby.
*****	Scholar: You could blend in with a wolf pack.

Specialties: woods, desert, farmland
Possessed by: strays, sled dogs, sheep herders

Instincts

Auspex

This is identical to the Vampire Discipline of the same name with the exceptions that a Pet with any dots in Auspex can always see Wraiths, and Food points are used instead of Blood.

Language

You can understand two-legger speech to a certain degree. In addition to understanding, you can attempt to make yourself understood as well. Listed below is the translation of what a Pet hears, and what the pet can say at each level of Language.

x	"Blah blah blah blah blah blah, Blah, blah blah blah blah blah blah blah."	"Woof!"
*	"Blah blah blah blah blah blah, Muffin, blah blah blah blah blah blah blah."	"Woof?"
**	"Blah down blah blah blah now, Muffin, blah blah blah blah no blah blah."	"Whine."
***	"Get down blah blah blah now, Muffin, blah you blah get no blah blah."	"Hff. Huwuff."
****	"Get down off blah blah now, Muffin, blah you blah get no sirloin blah."	"RrI'm rrorry."
*****	"Get down off that couch now, Muffin, or you will get no sirloin tips."	"Terribly sorry, madame; I wasn't thinking."

Little Finger

This is the ability to control any two legger, simply with a soulful look, a wag of a tail, or a crooked grin. You essentially wrap the human around your little finger.

The process is akin to seduction. First, find a target, and attempt the pickup. Roll Appearance + Little Finger against the target's Willpower. Then, establish a rapport by rolling Appeal + Little Finger. Finally, get the dupe to do your bidding with a roll of Manipulation + Little Finger.

To achieve anything more than can be accomplished with pet-to-human communication, you must spend a Food point. This will enable you to instruct the victim to perform complex tasks and think they were his idea.

Magic: Correspondence

This is identical to the Mage Sphere with the exceptions that Pets never draw Paradox, and Food points are spent instead of Quintessence.

Magic: Entropy

This is identical to the Mage Sphere with the exceptions that Pets never draw Paradox and Food points are spent instead of Quintessence.

Numina: Psychic

This is identical to the Numina described in the Hunter's Hunted, except that the cost is the same as any other Instinct, and Food is used instead of Blood.

Reality Sink

Reality has a real hard time getting bent around you. You are rooted to the universe, and it likes it that way, so will resist any attempt to monkey with it. Any supernatural action done near you is very expensive to perform. "Supernatural actions" include any action that requires an expenditure of Arete, Blood, Gnosis, Banality, Ba, Chi, Quickening, Legendary Potential, or even Food. The cost for the action goes up one for each dot the Pet has in this Instinct. The Pet is affected by this as well.

Regeneration

By spending a Willpower point, the Pet can receive an additional soak roll, even after damage has been taken. This second roll is made with Regeneration + Stamina and each success takes one wound off. Only Lizards can take this Instinct.

Venom

This is a caustic, possibly lethal, poison secreted from glands near or in the Pet's fangs. The Pet should can make a Bite attack and spend a Food point to activate it. If the attack is successful, roll damage as usual, then make a second roll for damage according to the level of Venom. Armor cannot help soak this damage. Undead are immune to Venom.

Only Snakes or Spiders can take this Instinct.

*	Damage 4
**	Damage 5
***	Damage 7
****	Damage 8
*****	Damage 10

Webbing

This is the spider's ability to spin webs to support, catch, seal, or protect. This should be handled similarly to the Ananasi Gift, Spinnerets, except for the Strength required to break it, which is listed below.

Please note that Tarantulas, while a popular pet, do not spin Webs. They cannot take this Instinct. Otherwise, only Spiders can take the Instinct.

*	3 Strength.
**	4 Strength
***	5 Strength
****	6 Strength
*****	9 Strength

Backgrounds

Home

Without a home, you a either a stray, a lost Pet, or a travelling pet. Travelling is fun, but if you aren't doing that, you probably want a home.

*	You have a wooden crate or a perch in your master's backyard, or perhaps a shoebox filled with newspaper. It's not comfortable, but it keeps you dry, and it's a place to keep your stuff. You get fed table scraps.
**	You have a full-blown doghouse, with room for entertaining, or a cage. Okay food.
***	A nice basket next to a fire-place, and a dish with your name on it, or a really neat aquarium. Food is good.
****	Your home is a cute little Pet-Pen with toys built in and a custom made food/water dish. Great Food! And lots of it!
*****	You have your own room or cage complex, a beautiful bed, and a custom made litter-box/fire hydrant or whatever. Most two-leggers don't live as well as you. The food is amazing and plentiful.

Human Companion

This is the human you have convinced to feed, house and care for you. Sometimes, the annoying things get to be too independent, but they do have their uses. If a pet does not have at least one dot in Human Companion or Master, then that Pet is a Stray.

*	She's around sometimes, and usually remembers to feed you.
**	She is trying to take care of you and have a life of her own at the same time. The nerve!
***	She lavishes affection on you from time to time, but does not ask for much in return.
****	Your owner dotes on you and lets you get away with murder.
*****	Your complete and willing slave. She is at your beck-and-call day and night, and no questions are asked. She thinks the sun shines out from your Food-ejector.

Master

A master is different from a companion in several respects. First, they expect more respect, and possibly some service. Second, they are a lot more powerful than most humans. If a pet does not have at least one dot in Human Companion or Master, then that Pet is a Stray.

*	Your master is a very competent human; you could possibly be his professional partner.
**	Your master could be a Hunter, or maybe a Street Fighter. You are expected to help them out a lot.
***	Your master is a supernatural being of some variety: Mage, Vampire, Werewolf, or Changeling. You are seen as his servant, maybe a ghoul.
****	Your master is a powerful supernatural.
*****	You master is an extremely powerful supernatural, possibly a Prince, or maybe even a Mummy.

Toys

These are the things you like to play with. They are yours and yours alone. Some toys have multiple uses, aside from being fun. The number and quality of your toys is often used as a measure of wealth among pets.

*	You have a rag with a knot tied in it. But it's your rag.
**	You have a couple of chew-toys and something that goes "squeak."
***	You have a lot of rubber things, stringy things and shiny things.
****	All of the above, plus you may even have some electronic toys.
*****	You have all the toys. It seems that way, anyhow. If you can name it, you probably have it.

Virtues

The Virtues of a Pet are far different from those of a Vampire, a Human, or even an Animal. They represent specifically "Petly" virtues. Pets are subject to Frenzies just like many others, but their Frenzies come from Hunger, Confusion, and Loyalty. Roll Domesticity to resist Hunger Frenzies, Appeal to resist Confusion, and Loyalty to resist Loyalty Frenzies.

Appeal

This is a measure of how "cute" you can be. Two-leggers are just drawn to Pets with a high Appeal.

*	"So, when are you going to shoot that thing?"
**	"Doesn't do much, does it."
***	"Can I pet him?"
****	You're a babe magnet.
*****	"Awwww, wook at de widdle-bity guy!"

Domesticity

Jack London said, "Every dog is just three meals away from being a wolf." The more domesticated you are, the easier time you have dealing with the inconvenient things that constantly happen in the two-legger's world.

*	Wild Thing
**	Fence? What fence?
***	"He won't bite, will he?"
****	Even scared little children don't hesitate to run over and pet you.
*****	"Hey, nice paperweight... oh, wait; that's not a paperweight."

Loyalty

This tells you just how much of an attachment you have to your master. Two-leggers seem to really value this.

*	"What, you're feeding me? Good. Now get lost."
**	You'd take a message for your master.
***	You are a trusted friend.
****	You'd take a bullet for your master.
*****	Lassie

Willpower

Willpower is unchanged from the basic Storyteller rules.

Food

Food is the single most important thing in any Pet's life. They need it, they want it, and they're willing to put up with playing dress-up to get it. Food has such a central role in the thoughts of Pets that it has taken on a mystical role for them. Not only does it keep them alive and fuel their bodies, but it also allows them to perform amazing feats, and walk alongside the supernatural world.

The level of a Pet's Food Pool represents how much Food he can hold at one time, as well as his general energy level. Pets with a low Food pool need to rest frequently, or replenish their supply. Conversely, a Pet with a large Food Pool is able to function at peak efficiency for a very long time.

When a Pet's Food Pool reaches zero, he must feed immediately, or go to sleep. Upon waking, he can try to feed again. Food is regained at a rate of two dots per regular meal, or one dot per significant treat.

Food is used to power any Trait which requires an expenditure other than Willpower.

*	Time for a nap. It's always time for a nap.
**	Whew, am I hungry.
***	You can go for a few hours
****	You can go for several hours
*****	You can make it till nightfall
******	You can go a full day without eating.
*******	You can last for a day and a half.
********	You can go for a couple of days without eating.
*********	You can go for a few days.
**********	I'll eat next week.

Chapter Four: Merits and Flaws

Psychological

Berserker: (2 pt. Merit)
Pack Mentality: (1 pt. Flaw)
Compulsion: (1 pt Flaw)
Dark Secret: (1 pt Flaw)
Driving Goal: (3 pt Flaw)
Hatred: (3 pt Flaw)
Intolerance: (1 pt Flaw)
Low Self-Image: (2 pt Flaw)
Nightmares: (1 pt Flaw)
Phobia: (1 to 3 pt Flaw)
Over-Confident: (1 pt Flaw)
Short Fuse: (2 pt Flaw)
Shy: (1 pt Flaw)
Soft-Hearted: (1 pt Flaw)
Territorial: (3 pt Flaw)
Vengeance: (2 pt Flaw)

Mental

Absent-Minded: (3 pt Flaw)
Amnesia: (2 pt Flaw)
Calm Heart: (3 pt Merit)
Common Sense: (1 pt Merit)
Concentration: (1 pt Merit)
Confused: (2 pt Flaw)
Eidetic Memory: (2 pt Merit)
Iron Will: (5 pt Merit)
Lightning Calculator: (1 pt Merit)
Self-Confident: (5 pt Merit)
Time Sense: (1 pt Merit)
Weak Willed: (2 pt Flaw)

Scientific Experiment

(5 pt Merit) Some humans have performed experiments on you, increasing your intelligence. Replace the Ignorance Attribute with Intelligence.

Awareness

Bad Sight: (2 pt Flaw)
Blind: (6 pt Flaw)
Color Blindness: (1 pt Flaw)
Deaf: (4 pt Flaw)
Hard of Hearing: (1 pt Flaw)
Infra-Red Vision: (3 pt Merit)
One Eye: (3 pt Flaw)

Aptitudes

Ambidextrous: (1 pt Merit)
Daredevil: (3 pt Merit)
Fast Learner: (3 pt Merit)
Inept: (5 pt Flaw)
Pitiable: (1 pt Merit)
Unskilled: (5 pt Flaw)

Supernatural

Charmed Existence: (5 pt Merit)
Cursed: (1 to 5 pt Flaw)
Danger Sense: (3 pt Merit)
Dark Fate: (5 pt Flaw)
Destiny: (4 pt Merit)
Guardian Angel: (6 pt Merit)
Luck: (3 pt Merit)
True Love: (1 pt Merit)

Physical

Double Jointed: (1 pt Merit)
Ghouled: (3 pt Merit)
Huge Size: (4 pt Merit)
Lame: (3 pt Flaw)
Longevity: (2 pt Merit)
Mute: (4 pt Flaw)
Short: (1 pt Flaw)