Primate spirits are intelligent, perceptive, and gregarious, but are much less interested in Namegiver affairs than most other beast spirits. Their social organizations are complex and gaining their extended interest and forming bonds requires significant investment. Primate spirits expect to be treated no less than equals and it’s not uncommon for them to view their position as the superior. They respect displays of dominance, but never forgive being forced into an action.
Primate spirits are always interested in bargains which increase their status among their peers, whether a Name or acts of reciprocity that serve their ends. They use their keen intellect to benefit allies if a bond is formed, honoring not just the word of an agreement, but the spirit as well. Adapting their instructions to best suit the situation. If they are mistreated, expect the agreement to be honored in word only and twisted against the summoner when possible.
Apply the following primate spirit modifiers to the familiar initial characteristics
| DEX | -1 | Initiative | -1 | Unconsciousness Rating | NA |
| STR | 0 | Physical Defense | -1 | Death Rating | 0 |
| TOU | 0 | Mystic Defense | +1 | Wound Threshold | 0 |
| PER | +1 | Social Defense | 0 | Knockdown | 0 |
| WIL | -1 | Physical Armor | 0 | Recovery Tests | 0 |
| CHA | 0 | Mystic Armor | 0 | ||
| Movement: 0 (Climbing) | |||||
| Actions: 0; Unarmed: 0 (0) | |||||