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Herd Animal, Bison

CR 4.00 Animal N Large

This creature has small, upward-pointing horns, a shaggy coat of fur, and a large hump on its shoulders.

Description

Bison are large herd animals. They can grow as long as 12 feet and as tall as 7 feet at the shoulder. Average bison weigh 2,200 pounds. The bison's statistics can be used for almost any larger herd animal, such as the buffalo.

Bison frighten far less easily than their domesticated cousins and are much more aggressive when protecting the herd or their young. Adult bulls are extremely confontational in mating season, and even kill one another in pursuit of particular females. After mating season, herds of bison tend to separate into smaller herds in preparation for the arrival of new calves.

Bison companions are identical to aurochs animal companions.

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Combat Stats

HP: 42 (5d8+20)
AC: 17, touch 9, flat-footed 17 (+8 natural, -1 size)
Speed: 40 ft.
Init: +0
Melee: gore +10 (2d6+12)
BAB: +3
CMB: +12
CMD: 22 (26 vs. trip)
Fort: +8
Ref: +4
Will: +1

Special Attacks

stampede (see aurochs), trample (2d6+12, DC 20)

Feats

Endurance, Improved Bull Rush, Power Attack

Skills

Perception +8

Details

Type: Animal
Alignment: N
Size: Large
Environment: cold or temperate plains
Senses: low-light vision, scent; Perception +8
Source: Bestiary

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