Bear, Black

Black Bear CR 3

XP 800
N Medium animal
Init +3; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +6

DEFENSE

AC 17, touch 13, flat-footed 14 (+3 Dex, +4 natural)
hp 32 (5d8+10)
Fort +6, Ref +7, Will +2

OFFENSE

Speed 40 ft.
Melee 2 claws +6 (1d4+3 plus grab), bite +6 (1d4+3)
Space 5 ft.; Reach 5 ft.

STATISTICS

Str 17, Dex 17, Con 15, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6
Base Atk +3; CMB +7 (+11 grapple); CMD 19 (23 vs. trip)
Feats Endurance, Run, Skill Focus (Survival)
Skills Perception +6, Survival +5, Swim +12; Racial Modifiers +4 Swim

ECOLOGY

Environment cold forests
Organization solitary or pair
Treasure none

The black bear is a forest-dwelling omnivore that usually is not dangerous unless an interloper threatens its cubs or food supply.

Black bears can be pure black, blond, or cinnamon in color and are rarely more than 5 feet long.