OPOSSUM

Environment:

FOREST

Advantages:

   * +2d FOREST spirits
   * +2d HEALTH and ILLUSION spells

Character:

Everyone knows the 'possum strategy of playing dead. This is something that
Opossum shamans take very seriously-- though they can fight as well as the
next totem, they will first try to make the enemy think they are out of the
picture. They are into all forms of diversion and distraction, and have a
good mind for tactics and strategy.

Disadvantages:

Opposum shamans tend to be a bit overdramatic, and blow things way out of
proportion at every opportunity. Opposum sometimes confuses himself. Also,
Opposum shamans tend to be fickle and change their minds about things all
the time.

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OSPREY

Environment:

ANY LAND NEAR THE OCEAN

Advantages:

   * +1d SEA and WIND spirits
   * +1d ALL SPIRITS OF THE LAND

Character:

Osprey shamans consider themselves the most stable and balanced of the
totems-- they are well-versed in the magicks of the land, water, and air,
which no other totem can claim. Just as the osprey dives into the ocean to
catch its prey, Osprey shamans will watch from out of range or out of sight,
waiting for the right moment to strike. However, Osprey shamans are masters
of subtlety-- they dislike subterfuge and violence equally. Osprey shamans
are often very much into one or more creative or performance arts.

Disadvantages:

Osprey shamans are often stuck-up; they consider themselves superior to most
other totems, although they are tactful enough not to say so most of the
time. They are proud of their acheivements and get really irked when others
fail to notice or commend them for their successes. Those Osprey shamans who
are into some form of artistic expression are fond of making those around
them experience their form, and they expect to be applauded or congratulated
on their skill.

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OTTER

Environment:

RIVER or SEA

Advantages:

   * +2d RIVER or SEA spirits
   * +2d ILLUSION and HEALTH

Character:

Otter is playful and curious. She thinks combat and fighting are silly-- a
waste of time. In her opinion, time would be much better spent swimming
about, climbing on things, and looking into new places. An Otter shaman is
not likely to be a shadowrunner for the money, or for ethical reasons-- they
run just for the hell of it.

Disadvantages:

An Otter shaman is unlikely to take something seriously until it may be too
late to escape. Otter is likely to get in over her head because of her
curiosity, as well. An Otter shaman will never start combat, and is unlikely
to participate unless directly affected by the threat of violence.

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OWL

Environment:

NIGHT

Advantages:

   * +2 any spirits at NIGHT
   * +2 any spells at NIGHT

Character:

Owl is a wise and silent observer. She does not speak unless she has
something important to say. Owl lives by night and shuns the sunlight, in
which she is practically helpless. What she hunts for, she finds. Owl is
helpful to her friends and fearsome to her enemies.

Disadvantages:

+1 penalty to ALL Target Numbers (even non-magical ones) in direct sunlight.
+1 penalty to all Magical test Target Numbers during daytime, whether in
sunlight or not.

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