Dire Ape
Simple Monster, XP 1000
Level 5 (+3)
"I thought they’d be friendly, you know, like other apes? Playful and what not? Apparently, they like ‘catch the banana’ just about as much as we like dwarf tossing."
——Cengrol Thistlebeard, Dwarven Ranger
A Dire Ape resembles its smaller cousins; however, it stands at about 9 feet tall and can weigh just over 1,000 lbs. These primal variants of anthropoid primates are far more aggressive than a normal ape, with sharp claws and heavy muscle that is used for battering intruders in their territory. Despite their offensive instincts, they are mostly Frugivores, preferring fruit to other types of vegetables, but they will eat roots, legumes, and other plant matter if necessary. They will occasionally eat a small amount of meat, but usually only if no other food is available. Dire Apes mostly inhabit jungles and thick forests, living in small clans with other Dire Apes.
Awareness
20
Senses
Low-Light Vision, Superior Scent
Initiative
18/1d10
Hitpoints: 56
Healing Value: 11
Resilience: +3
Morale
1
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AC
17/19
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Touch
15
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Fort
17
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Reflex
15
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Will
15
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Defenses
Resistances: None
Vulnerabilities: None
Attributes / Saving Throws (1 AP)
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STR
22 / 25
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DEX
15 / 18
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CON
14 / 17
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INT
2 / 3
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WIS
13 / 14
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CHA
7 / 8
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REC 8
Actions (+3 AP)
Standard Attacks (2 AP)
+9 vs AC (ArN 4)
Pound
1d10 + 6 (avg 12) Bludgeoning damage
Melee Reach 10ft • One creature
1d10 + 6 (avg 12) Bludgeoning damage
Grapple +12
Special Attacks (3 AP)
+7 vs Touch
Mangling Grab • Basic
2d10 + 6 (avg 17) Bludgeoning damage
Melee Reach 10ft • One creature
The Dire Ape grabs on to its target with both hands, then pulls and twists their body violently. On a hit, make an Opposed Grapple Check (+12 vs Grapple). On a hit, deal damage and the target is Grabbed.
+9P vs AC (ArN 4)
Hurl Rock • Basic
1d10 + 6 (avg 12) Bludgeoning damage
Range 30ft • One creature
The Dire Ape picks up a heavy object, such as a rock, and throws it powerfully at a target.
Immediate Actions
Move (1 AP), Double Move (3 AP)
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Shift
5 ft
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Skirmish
35 ft
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Sprint
60 ft
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Climb
20 ft
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Overland Movement
30 mi/day
Qualities
- Superior Scent: Gain the ability to utilize the Scent skill.
- Natural Armor: AC +2/+4 (inc)
- Animal Instincts: Animals do not suffer penalties to their Initiative Score, Awareness, or Sensory Skills due to their low intelligence. (inc)
Skills: Balance R2 (6), Climb R4 (12), Jump R3 (10), Listen R2 (5), Spot R2 (5), Scent R3 (9)
Feats: Tough, Monstrous Damage
Philosophies: Rank 1 Mental, Rank 3 Physical
Combat Training: Melee 1, Ranged 1, Parry 1, Fort 1, Reflex 1, Will 1
Wits: +3, Brawn: +14
Equipment: None
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Charm
-1
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Coercion
+2
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Deception
-1
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Manipulation
-1
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Persuasion
+1
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Aloofness
-1
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Bravery
0
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Intuition
+1
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Tolerance
0
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Suspicion
+1
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Social
Composure: -
Languages: None
Motives: Consume food, Protect Territory, Protect Young
Prejudices: