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HyenaCreature 1


NMediumAnimal
Source Pathfinder Bestiary
Perception +6 (low-light vision, scent (imprecise) 30 feet)
Languages none
Skills Acrobatics +6, Athletics +7, Stealth +6
Str +3, Dex +3, Con +2, Int -4, Wis +1, Cha -2

AC 16; Fort +7; Reflex +8; Will +4;
HP 20
Speed 40 feet

Jaws One Action +8 (+3, -2) to hit 1d8+3 Piercing

Low-Light Vision

The monster can see in dim light as though it were bright light, so it ignores the Concealed condition due to dim light.

Scent (Imprecise) 30 feet

Scent involves sensing creatures or objects by smell, and is usually a vague sense. The range is listed in the ability, and it functions only if the creature or object being detected emits an aroma (for instance, incorporeal creatures usually do not exude an aroma).

If a creature emits a heavy aroma or is upwind, the GM can double or even triple the range of scent abilities used to detect that creature, and the GM can reduce the range if a creature is downwind.

Drag One Action

The hyena makes a jaws Strike against a Prone enemy. If it hits, in addition to dealing damage, the hyena Strides up to 10 feet, dragging the enemy along.

Pack Attack

The hyena deals an extra 1d4 damage to any creature that's within reach of at least two of the hyena's allies.

Knockdown One Action

Requirements The monster's last action was a success with a Strike that lists Knockdown in its damage entry.


Effect The monster knocks the target Prone.


Hyenas are cunning, powerfully built carnivores that bear a heavy resemblance to dogs and other canines, though they are not themselves canines. Though all hyenas are often maligned as cowardly carrion eaters, their tactics depend on their specific breed: spotted hyenas are active pack hunters that kill most of their prey themselves, while striped and brown hyenas are more likely to be scavengers. Their jaws are exceptionally powerful, allowing hyenas to seize a victim and pull it to the rest of the pack.


Hyenas are pack-hunting scavengers known for their unnerving, laughter-like cries, and they aren't above supplementing their carrion diets with fresh prey.


Traits

Common

Anything that doesn't list another rarity trait (uncommon, rare, or unique) automatically has the common trait. This rarity indicates that an ability, item, or spell is available to all players who meet the prerequisites for it. A creature of this rarity is generally known and can be summoned with the appropriate summon spell.