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Axe Beak [BB]


Axe Beak CR 2
XP 600
N Large animal
Init +3; Senses low-light vision; Perception +9
 DEFENSES
AC 14, touch 12, flat-footed 11; (+3 Dex, +2 natural, –1 size)
hp 22 (3d8+9)
Fort +6, Ref +6, Will +1
 OFFENSE
Spd 50 ft.
Melee bite +6 (1d8+6)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft.
Special Attacks sudden charge
 STATISTICS
Str 18, Dex 17, Con 16, Int 2, Wis 11, Cha 10
Base Atk +2; CMB +7; CMD 20
Feats Skill Focus (Perception), Run
Skills Perception +9
 SPECIAL ABILITIES

Sudden Charge (Ex)

When making a charge attack, an axe beak makes a single bite attack. If successful, it may also attempt to trip its opponent as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity. If the attempt fails, the axe beak is not tripped in return.

 ECOLOGY
Environment temperate plains
Organization solitary, pair, or flock (3–6)
Treasure Value 550 gp (shiny objects)

Training an Axe Beak

An axe beak requires training before it will bear a rider. Taming an axe beak requires 6 weeks of work and a DC 25 Handle Animal check, after which it can be taught tricks as normal. Riding an axe beak requires an exotic saddle. Axe beak eggs are worth 1,000 gp apiece on the open market, while young are worth 1,500 gp each.

Carrying Capacity: A light load for an axe beak is up to 200 pounds; a medium load, 201–400 pounds; and a heavy load, 401–600 pounds.

Axe beak animal companions progress as follows:

Starting Statistics: Size Medium; Speed 50 ft.; Attack bite (1d6 + 1-1/2 Str); Ability Scores Str 10, Dex 19, Con 12, Int 2, Wis 11, Cha 10; Special Qualities low-light vision. 4th Level Advancement: Size Large; AC +2 natural; Attack bite (1d8 + 1-1/2 Str); Ability Scores Str +8, Dex –2, Con +4; Special Attacks sudden charge.

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