Slay a victim to transform.

Transform -When this monster slays its first victim, turn its dial to the red starting line and flip this card.

The Rookie Dog Soldier stands as the cheapest werewolf in the game. As it is, you get what you pay for. First of all, you have a to dedicate a moves victim for his 4 movement ass.  During the early game, it’s easy to forget as you blood your more useful figures.  He’s too slow to be a forward scout, either.  Now, normally I appreciate not having to bother Blooding my range figures.  Here, I get a thoroughly averaged combatant with one click of toughness. Also, as a range combatant he has a decent attack and damage for really only one click. His second click will plink some figures, but after that he’s mostly a target.

Now, a 9 attack is okay for Just After Sunset, which is the easiest “reroll” Ticking Clock card to get out.  He could also be useful if you’re strapped for points for a victim control team and need a Fearsome Growl, a superior plot twist in my opinion. Still, unless you need a werewolf, the Experienced Jester for 5 points more saves you the trouble of being blood and gains a better defense.  With that much of an investment, few people will adopt this puppy.