Large Bear Animal Companion


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Bear, Big (Grizzly, Polar)

Starting Statistics: Size Medium; Speed 40 ft.; AC +2 natural armor; Attack bite (1d6), 2 claws (1d4); Ability Scores Str 13, Dex 17, Con 15, Int 2, Wis 15, Cha 10; Special Qualities low-light vision, scent.

7th-Level Advancement: Size Large; AC +3 natural armor; Attack bite (1d8), 2 claws (1d6); Ability Scores Str +8, Dex –2, Con +4; Special Attacks grab.

What do you think?


Gallard Stormeye wrote:
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Bear, Big (Grizzly, Polar)

Starting Statistics: Size Medium; Speed 40 ft.; AC +2 natural armor; Attack bite (1d6), 2 claws (1d4); Ability Scores Str 13, Dex 17, Con 15, Int 2, Wis 15, Cha 10; Special Qualities low-light vision, scent.

7th-Level Advancement: Size Large; AC +3 natural armor; Attack bite (1d8), 2 claws (1d6); Ability Scores Str +8, Dex –2, Con +4; Special Attacks grab.

What do you think?

I think its good, basicly the bear version of a large cat.

For flavor I think you could give the larger version a constrict (bear hug) on a sucessful grab.

Liberty's Edge

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I'm worried that might be too good. I essentially swapped pounce and rake for +2 con and +2 natural armor. It seems like bears should be tougher in exchange for doing less damage.

How about this:

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Bear, Big (Grizzly, Polar)

Starting Statistics: Size Medium; Speed 40 ft.; AC +2 natural armor; Attack bite (1d6), 2 claws (1d4); Ability Scores Str 13, Dex 15, Con 15, Int 2, Wis 15, Cha 10; Special Attacks grab; Special Qualities low-light vision, scent.

7th-Level Advancement: Size Large; AC +3 natural armor; Attack bite (1d8), 2 claws (1d6); Ability Scores Str +8, Dex –2, Con +4; Special Attacks constrict.


Looks good!


I'd personally say to switch the base strength and dex. Have a bear that is more agile than strong seems a little odd. Other than that, I like it.

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