Poll is leaning my way...
http://www.project1999.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=222840
I found some supporting evidence here:
http://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/z...00320875427069
"The critter mobs (cat, raptor, plant, bird) are all warriors - they have no special attacks or effects, though they can hit hard and fast.
They can also be SoWed by wandering Froglok shaman so sometimes they run faster than normal. The Hangman is hasted (because of the haste item he carries)."
Buffed ... not killed. I think he was mistaken and the mobs were just innately fast, but it's still good evidence against hostility.