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Lion

Creature 3 — animal

Lions are cooperative hunters, ambushing dangerous prey in groups of lionesses that work in tandem to trap and kill their prey. Male lions are typically larger, with long manes, and when they hunt, they tend to do so on their own. Few predators of the natural world can match the cat's talent for stalking and stealth. Large cats can be found in almost any environment, usually keeping their distance from settlements. When civilization encroaches onto a big cat's hunting grounds, the animals are o

Source: pathfinder-monster-core

Perception +9
Skills acrobatics +8, athletics +9, stealth +10
Str
+4
Dex
+3
Con
+2
Int
-4
Wis
+2
Cha
-2
AC 18 Fort +9 Ref +10 Will +7
HP 45
Speed 30 feet

Offense

Melee Jaws +11, Damage 1d10+6 piercing
Melee Claw +11, Damage 1d8+6 slashing

Abilities

Pack Attack — The lion deals 1d4 extra damage to any creature that's within reach of at least two of the lion's allies.
Pounce — The lion Strides and makes a Strike at the end of that movement. If the lion began this action Hidden, it remains hidden until after this ability's Strike.
Sneak Attack — The lion deals 1d6 extra precision damage to Off-Guard creatures.
Grab — Grab

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