"Good morning," the Thing in the Well calls, "And how are we doing this morning Mrs. Westmen?" -- "Just wonderfully. How have you been keeping, Thing?" -- "Fine, fine. A little peckish, a bit in the mood for, you know, a nibble, a bite to eat. But don't worry yourself, perfectly fine." -- "It's quite alright Thing, I was just thinking I should bring by some lunch. How does a ham sound?" -- "You are too kind Mrs. Westmen, just too kind..." -- The Thing in the Well has lived in the village for longer than anyone can remember. It is traditional to fix regular meals for the Thing, and to present it with a sheep or pig on special occasions. Years ago a boy went down the well on a dare. He never returned. The subject has not been broached in the presence of the Thing. Instinct: To devour

• Politely collect tribute
• Leverage townspeople through secrets
• Purify water
• Hide in darkened waters

This hideous creature appears to be a hybrid of humanoid and vulture, its wingspan stretching twenty feet. Its hands and feet are both capped with gnarled claws which it uses to slash and tear at its prey. Though the Harpy is significantly intelligent, it is not know to talk in any commonly understood languages though it my mimic sounds, such as screams, to lure in prey. In combat, a stygian harpy usually opens with its song, which distracts and debilitates them with its melancholy tones. The crueler members of this species delight in targeting the weak and defenseless, flying over the front rank to snatch a mage or healer in its claws and carry them off. (based on a monster by thecreaturecodex on tumblr) Instinct: To Hunt

• Bait and Switch: The Stygian Harpy steals and object of value and uses it to lure its prey to a preferred location.
• Mesmerising Song: From its ugly beak, the Stygian Harpy sings a mellody of heartstopping beauty. This song will entrance any creatures of doglike intelligence or greater, rendering them unable to move or think clearly.