| Name | Dire Hyena |
|---|---|
| Sorted Name | Dire Hyena |
| Family | Hyena |
| Size and Type | Large Animal |
| Hit Dice Count | 4 |
| Hit Dice | 4d8+8 (26 hp) |
| Random Hit Points | 4d8+8 - 8 |
| Initiative | +2 |
| Speed | 50 ft. |
| Armor Class | 15, touch 11, flat-footed 13 (+2 Dex, +4 natural, -1 size) |
| Base Attack/Grapple | +3/+CMB: +8CMD: 20 |
| Attack | bite +6 (2d6+6 plus trip) |
| Space/Reach | 10 ft./10 ft. |
| Special Qualities | low-light vision, scent; |
| Saves | Fort +6, Ref +6, Will +2 |
| Abilities | Str 18, Dex 15, Con 15, Int 2, Wis 13, Cha 6 |
| Skills | Perception +8, Stealth +7 (+11 in tall grass or heavy undergrowth) |
| Feats | Skill Focus (Perception, Stealth) |
| Environment | warm plains |
| Challenge Rating | 3 |
| Organization | solitary, pair, or pack (3-8) |
| Treasure | incidental |
| Alignment | N |
| Version | PRPG-O |
| Sources | Pathfinder RPG (Open) |
Hyena, DireThis large hyena has a thick head, rheumy red eyes, and a mouth filled with sharp, powerful teeth.Dire Hyena CR 3 XP 800N Large animalInit +2; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +8DEFENSEAC 15, touch 11, flat-footed 13 (+2 Dex, +4 natural, -1 size)hp 26 (4d8+8)Fort +6, Ref +6, Will +2OFFENSESpd 50 ft.Melee bite +6 (2d6+6 plus trip)Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft.STATISTICSStr 18, Dex 15, Con 15, Int 2, Wis 13, Cha 6Base Atk +3; CMB +8; CMD 20Feats Skill Focus (Perception, Stealth)Skills Perception +8, Stealth +7 (+11 in tall grass or heavy undergrowth); Racial Modifiers +4 Stealth in tall grassECOLOGYEnvironment warm plainsOrganization solitary, pair, or pack (3-8)Treasure incidentalDire hyenas (known to many as hyaenodons) are more fearsome than their smaller cousins. While hyaenodons won't turn down carrion as a handy meal, they much prefer to hunt for prey. A pack of dire hyenas rarely stops moving and hunting for anything other than sleep, mating, or food. Hyaenodons are 6 feet tall at the shoulder and often over 12 feet long. They weigh 900 pounds. Gnolls have been known to train hyaenodons to serve in their lairs as guardians, or more commonly as fearsome mounts. |
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