Monster: Quetar

Quetar
Armour Class: 6
Hit Dice: 4+2*
Move: 150' (50')
fly 210' (70')
Attacks: 2 claws + 1 bite
Damage: 1-4/1-4/1-6
No. Appearing: 1-2 (1-6)
Save As: M5
Morale: 9
Treasure Type: M
Alignment: Neutral
XP Value: 200

Quetar are creatures of a vaguely feline build the size of a large pony. Their hind limbs more closely resemble those of a deer, and bear hooves, while their forefeet are avian claws. The neck of a quetar is long and graceful; its head is large-eyed and avian, with a short and slighty curved beak more suitable for fruit than killing prey. The pelt of a quetar is a coat of deep and brilliantly emerald feathers, as is its short curling crest and long, trailing plume of a tail; all are highly valued by many cultures.

In combat a quetar attacks with foreclaws and beak, inflicting 1-4 and 1-6 hit points of damage respectively. However, a successful bite attack causes a transformation in the victim; the individual bitten will die in 1-6 rounds, transmuted into pulpy fruit-like plant matter, unless the "poison" is nullified or some form of curse removal applied.