Character Kits (TKA)

New Kits
Six thri-kreen character kits are presented here. The Tik (hunter) and Kik (raider) recreate the two primary types of thrikreen pack members found in the Tablelands. Note that thrikreen kit names are the same as pack functions and should not be confused. For example, a member of a hunting pack need not use the Tik kit. Likewise, a thri-kreen might be assigned by a packleader to function as a scout (kalak) without actually being of the Kalak kit
Short Overview of Kits
* Tik (Hunters) are the typical thri-kreen, those to whom the hunt is of overwhelming importance. The Tik, while the most common thri-kreen, are seldom seen among non-kreen, because their devotion to the hunt generally keeps them away from cities and other centers of humanoid population.
* Tik-Tik (Guardians) are a little larger and more powerful than most hunters. Their primary function is to guard the pack, especially the young and the aged. They tend to be less dexterous and have less talent for the hunt than the hunters.
* Kalak (Scouts) are thri-kreen with a special talent for stealth. While this kit is rare, most packs will have at least one or two. Far-ranging kalak find prey that is later run down by the hunters. Only rangers can be Kalak.
* Kik (Raiders) have turned away from "pure" hunting, to raiding akin to land-based piracy. Dangerous and unpredictable, Kik are what most people expect thri-kreen to be.
* Tekchakak (Pack Psionicists) aid their packs by use of psionics. The Tekchakak is the generalist psionicist among thri-kreen, with abilities in hunting, scouting, pack defense, and teaching.
* Kiltektet (Student Missionaries) devote themselves to seek truth and knowledge, and bring information to others. While members of other kits belong to whatever clutch and pack they desire, the Kiltektet automatically belong to a pack in which all Kiltektet are members. This kit is unusual in that any of the other kits can be abandoned in favor of it.