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Experienced Hound

Creature 7 — animal

FlankerCrasherLANDanimal

An experienced hound has been on dozens of hunts. They are often raised from pups to catch the scents of certain animals and deliver their bodies unharmed when taken down by their owners. An experienced hound could accompany a hunter or other NPC who specializes in tracking down prey.

Source: pathfinder-npc-core

Perception +16; low-light-vision, scent (imprecise) 60 feet
Skills acrobatics +15, athletics +17, stealth +15, survival +12
Str
+5
Dex
+5
Con
+4
Int
-4
Wis
+2
Cha
+0
AC 24 Fort +15 Ref +14 Will +12
HP 115
Speed 35 feet

Offense

Melee Jaws (unarmed) +16, Damage 2d6+9 piercing plus Knockdown

Abilities

Humane Bite — The experienced hound doesn't take a penalty to make a nonlethal attack with its jaws.
Pack Attack — The hound's Strikes deal 2d6 extra damage to creatures within the reach of at least two of the hound's allies.
Drag
Knockdown

WORKS WELL WITH

AnvilLANDA durable frontline body holds the main line so this pack predator can circle around to surround a straggler.
SnareLANDA controller that separates a target from its allies hands this pack predator the isolated prey it needs for bonus damage.
SniperLANDRanged pressure keeps the rest of the party pinned back while this pack predator closes in on a lone target.

PUNISHES

✖ isolated PCs✖ melee reliance✖ standing still
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