Sent by a vicious wizard from beyond the stars, these shambling corpses melt flesh with their radioactive touch and hunger for one thing - the destruction of all that lives Instinct: exterminate the human race

• melt flesh with a touch
• arrive from space

Illusionists are often dismissed by the magicians of other races as creating no real magic, just phantasms of smoke and echo. The illusionists know better. They say that the occult formulas of man's wizardry are a lie. The secret symphony of the elven arcanist, too. They say all magic is a lie, told to the universe, so convincing that it fools light, hoodwinks time, and deceives death itself. All magic is illusion, and so illusion is the highest magic of all. Instinct: to trick the senses

• create the appearance of something that is not real
• hide something using magic
• see the truth behind the veil of illusion

"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