Kalkara

The Kalkara are creatures in the Ranger's Apprentice series. They are like a cross between a bear and an ape with the agility of a ninja. They have the ability to paralyze their victims at a glance. The Kalkara work for the evil warlord, Morgarath, by assassinating specific individuals. They have a waxy coating in their fur that can only be destroyed by an axe, a sword or fire. The Kalkara have a love for silver.