Gruff (Summer Court)

Gruffs are a kind of faeries, allied with the Summer Court.

Description: Gruffs appear as bipedal goats with white fur, digitgrade legs, hooved feet, claws, and tightly-curled horns; their size varies by age. Average gruffs have a height around five foot six and do not wear clothing; older gruffs may wear clothing, wield weapons, and even use magic - the Eldest Gruff has, if his stories are to be believed, killed several Senior Council members in battle. They give off a scent that is somewhere inbetween a skunk and rotting eggs. They are considered quite intelligent and are adept at using anything between oaken cudgels and submachine guns. Like all Fae, Summer or Winter, gruffs are weak against cold iron or steel. Their hooves are also vulnerable to damage if hit behind the ankle; such a hit can lame them indefinitely.

Role in the Summer Court: Among the Summer Fae, gruffs serve as enforcers and bodyguards; they are noted for their ability to kill trolls, and are of reasonably highly ranked amongst the court.