Tauntaun
Tauntaun
Type:
Mount
Category:
Reptile
Tameability Category: Domesticated
Creature Personality: Beta
Item Aspect/Upgrade Slots available: 2
7,920
Owned by: Iron Menagerie
Prototype: Tauntaun
The Tauntaun is a large furred lizard adapted for harsh and cold environments, Tauntauns were native to Hoth, but found use elsewhere in the galaxy after being domesticated. Two meters tall and white, tauntauns had large clawed legs that made them surefooted in even the iciest terrain, and two smaller, almost vestigial arms. The layer of blubber that allowed the tauntaun to tolerate the cold temperatures had an unpleasant smell to most sentients, although that pales in comparison to the scent a freshly killed tauntaun gives off.
Domesticated
Tauntaun was bred in a tame condition, and is comfortable around humanoids. It depends on humanoids for survival and looks to them for support. As creature handling goes up, a member can better understand and train and control this creature, but it will always look to Iron Menagerie for guidance and support. When a character is proficient (+3) at handling creatures, they can do all they need with a domesticated creature.
Tauntaun lacks an inherent drive to be the leader when around other creatures, especially when among fellow Tauntaun’s. They are usually content to follow the lead of others, especially one they associate as their “Alpha”. They do not look to assert their dominance by means of aggressive action by vocalizing with their respective method of communication (howling, hissing, roaring, etc.).