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Maned Wolf (chrysocyon brachyurus)
NN med anml (canine quadruped) CR 2 XP 600
Init +3; Senses low-light vision, scent 30ft; Perception +9
DEFENSE
AC 15, touch 12, flat-footed 12 (+3 Dex, +2 natl)
HP 19 (3d8+6)
Fort +5, Rflx +6, Will +2
OFFENSE
Speed 50 ft.
Melee Natl: bite +3(1d6+1 c20*2 BPS plus trip) {primary, AoO}.
Space 5 ft.; Reach 5 ft. Canine quadruped Ht 43 inch at shldr 39 inch body length with 18 inch tail, Wt 50-120 lbs.
STATISTICS
Str 12(+1), Dex 16(+3), Con 15(+2), Int 2(-4), Wis 12(+1), Cha 12(+1)
BAB(0.75) +2, Str +1; CMB +3; CMD +16(+20 vs trip) {4 legs}
Feats: Skill Fcs(prcp): +3 to skill & +6 at 10 ranks, Run: run at 5× normal speed at medium load (no, lgt, or med armor/barding) and 4× at heavy load (hvy armr/barding). +4 comp Arco to jump after running start. Retain Dex to AC while running, Extra Trickᴮ: +3 tricks.
Skills(ranks 4): Acroᶜ +7(1), Climbᶜ +4(), Intmdt +3/+1(0){+2 anml}, Prcpᶜ +9(2){+3}, Stealthᶜ +7(1), Survivalᶜ +8/+13{track}(4ᴮ), Swimᶜ +4().
Languages none.
Mag Itm Slots Quadruped (claw): armor, belt(saddle), chest, eyes, head, headband, neck, shoulders, wrist.
Racial Modifiers: +4 Survival when tracking by scent, +2 natl AC (type advancement), +2 Intmdt vs animals.
Armor/Weapon Proficiency: none.
Trip (Ex) with successful attack creature gains a free action CM trip versus a target up to one size category larger without provoking. If the attempt fails the creature cannot be tripped in return.
ECOLOGY
Environment warm or temperate plains and forest edges.
Organization solitary, pair, pack (3-12 adults with 2-6 juveniles(young)).
Treasure none.
This powerful long legged canine has a reddish-brown to golden orange coat, black legs and mane, large pointed ears, a white tufted tail and chest. Maned wolves, like their cousins, are top crepuscular predators that are social and generally hunt alone but use pack hunting when food is abundant. They patrol and scent mark (similar to hops or cannabis) their broad hunting areas (about 12 sq miles). They can erect their mane to enlarge their profile when threatened or displaying aggression. The young are black and transition to young adults with color at 10 months. They live 15-22 years. Maned wolves are prized animal companions for those with the plains favored terrain.
Tactics typical foresting for small prey and pack hunting tactics (hunt, stalk, chase, grab-bite, possess, kill, consume).
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see also
Azothath's Homebrew: Monster: Drop-bear Med anml CR3
Azothath's Homebrew: Monster: Therndentro Lignum (aka whompa) Huge Mon Humnd (giant, plant) CR:16
Azothath's Homebrew: Monster: Giant Foaming Grasshopper Med vermin CR2
Azothath's Homebrew: Monster: Barkgator Med animal(reptile) CR:1
Azothath's Homebrew: Monster: Grave Sedge Mother Med plant CR:3 & link to regular grave-sedge CR:0.25.
Azothath's Homebrew: Monster: Helminth Swarm Fine vermin(swarm) CR:3
Azothath's Homebrew: Purchased Mounts and in particular horses with scaling Hit Die & Prices