Harpies are a race of fierce, carnivorous, feminine humanoid beast-women with the wings of a bird. They are a common nuisance around the Iliac Bay area, particularly in Lainlyn, but are found wherever there are rocky cliffs and crags suitable for their nests. They also build their nests in abandoned ruins.  While their maniacal nature makes them somewhat less-than-brilliant tacticians, their sharp talons and frenzied behaviour often force kingdoms to abandon lands to their use. Mercenary groups like the Fighters Guild are sometimes hired to clear out harpy nests for groups that pass through their territory, such as travelling merchants. Harpy feathers are very valuable, prized by tailors and quill merchants alike. Harpy down can be spun with fine sheep's wool to make a sturdy material for mages' robes. Harpies tend to smell foul.  Harpies have a reputation as furious creatures who kidnap, mate with, and kill human males.

Concept Flaw:
Should the Matriarch die, the clan concept will be lost and the Harpies will go their separate ways.  Harpies are extremely territorial and will not tolerate anyone living within one grid square of their nest.  Should an egg be stolen from their nest, a Harpy will become obsessed with finding it and will do anything to secure the eggs safety once again.  Harpies also do not wear armour, therefore they rely on their thicker hide and skin to protect them.  Due to their desire to solely protect their flock, they gain -2 Intelligence.  Harpies do not use weapons, they prefer to use their clawed hands and the talons on their feet. These natural weapons tend to be infected, dealing poison damage.