Hondra

Hondra CR 5

Plated blue scales and bright purple spines extend off of this ursine creature as it lopes toward you on powerful hind legs and forelimbs that resemble that of a bear, though its massive, open-faced jaw is certainly not like its forest dwelling cousin.

XP 1,600
N Large magical beast
Init +2; Senses blindsense 30 ft., darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision, scent; Perception +10

DEFENSE

AC 18, touch 11, flat-footed 16 (+2 Dex, +7 natural, –1 size)
hp 63 (6d10+30)
Fort +10, Ref +7, Will +4; +2 vs. mind-affecting effects
Immune paralysis, sleep

OFFENSE

Speed 40 ft.
Melee 2 claws +10 (1d6+5 plus grab), bite +10 (1d6+5)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.
Special Attacks breath weapon (20-ft. cone, 6d4 force damage, Reflex DC 18 for half, usable every 1d6 rounds)

TACTICS

During Combat Hondra are very instinctive, opening up combat with a breath weapon attack before focusing on the physically weakest target.

Morale Hondra are practically maddened when reduced below 30 hp (incurring a –10 penalty to Handle Animal checks made to calm them) and fight to the death.

STATISTICS

Str 21, Dex 15, Con 20, Int 2, Wis 14, Cha 9
Base Atk +6; CMB +12 (+16 grapple); CMD 24 (28 vs. trip)
Feats Diehard, Endurance, Run
Skills Acrobatics +6, Climb +9, Perception +10, Stealth +2, Survival +3, Swim +13; Racial Modifiers +4 Perception, +4 Swim
SQ draconic stride

SPECIAL ABILITIES

Draconic Stride (Ex)

Hondra ignore all non-magical difficult terrain.

ECOLOGY

Environment underground
Organization solitary or pair
Treasure standard

One of the draaki’s few keepsakes from the distant past, these strange beasts are a reminder of the time long ago when they ruled with unmatched arcane power. Impressed with the physical prowess and durability, they used magic to breed draconic traits into the beasts from the surface. The resulting creation has all the rage of an ursine and many of the defenses of a dragon, but remains quite stupid and easy for the draaki to control. Domesticated not to attack their minders, the scavengers generally encourage these creatures to wander near their settlements as an impromptu and low-maintenance natural defense.

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