Hog

Pigs are commonly raised by humanoids for food. The above statistics reflect a young pig (piglet), an adult pig of 1d3 x 100 pounds (pig), and a much larger animal of 1d4+3 x 100 pounds (hog). Larger pigs are possible, at the judge’s discretion. On average, piglets cost 5 cp, whereas larger pigs cost 1 sp per 100 pounds. Pigs do not sweat, and are thus sensitive to heat. Adequate shade and the chance to wallow in mud or water when it is hot out is important for their health. They can eat a wide variety of things, and their excellent sense of smell helps them root out tubers, edible roots, and edible fungi (such as truffles). Pig bites can be nasty, and may carry disease. Catching a pig – especially a greased pig – is a staple in local fairs, particularly among the peasantry. In this case, a pig (or, more often, a piglet) is released into an enclosure. Participants must first catch the pig (attack roll vs. AC) and then hold it (opposed Agility check) to win whatever prize is in the offing. Participants often end up covered in mud and filth. Sometimes the pig must be caught within a certain time, and sometimes the pig manages to escape the enclosure entirely. Whether there is an entry fee depends entirely on the prize to be won; the entertainment value to the common folk is often enough of an entry fee for small prizes. The merchant class and nobility look down upon – and attempt to stay upwind of – the entire thing, of course!