Dire Hellhound

Dire Hellhound
Hellhound, LE Large Beast (Fire, Evil, Lawful)
Level 14 (+6)
"The ordinary Hellhounds aren’t even the worst of your problems. If you venture down too low, you encounter a different breed altogether. They weren’t meant to walk upon the material plane, they’re born of a primal evil, something long banished from this world. Or at least, they should be."
——Tymodius the Fist, Legendary Cleric
Deep within the hottest environs of both the mortal planes and hell itself, reside the Dire Hellhounds. Just as nature can have its dire creatures, so too can the extraplanar realities. These hulking brutes resemble their smaller cousins, but their fur is a much darker red, sometimes even ash black, with stiff hair that rises like thousands of needles upon their backs. They move terrifyingly quick, and most who glimpse such a creature will liken them to ravening, smoldering shadows with two angry, glowing red points of light for eyes. When they unleash their explosive burning breath upon their victims, their true, vaguely lupine appearance can be seen in the sudden light provided by their assault. So terrifying are these creatures, that many devils, fire giants, and other powerful flamekin will seek to tame these beasts as pets and guards. These beasts stand about 8 feet tall at the shoulder, and can weigh up to 1,000 lbs.
Awareness
28
Senses
Darkvision, Tracking Scent
Initiative
23/1d8
Hitpoints: 145
Healing Value: 29
Resilience: +5
Morale
2
AC
22/26
Touch
20
Fort
23
Reflex
20
Will
19
Defenses
Resistances: Fire (Imm)
Vulnerabilities: Cold (1.5x)
Attributes / Saving Throws (1 AP)
STR
26 / 32
DEX
15 / 21
CON
20 / 26
INT
5 / 6
WIS
10 / 11
CHA
7 / 8
REC 8
Actions (+3 AP)
Standard Attacks (2 AP)
+13 vs AC (ArN 2)
Bite
3d8 + 10 (avg 24) Chopping damage
Melee Reach 10ft
{{{Grapple Damage}}} damage
Grapple +18
Special Attacks (3 AP)
+13 vs AC (ArN 2)
Pounce  • Advanced
4d8 + 19 (avg 37) Chopping damage
Melee Reach 10ft
The Hellhound charges its target. On a hit, targets of large size or smaller are knocked Prone.
+13 vs Reflex
Fiery Breath  • Advanced
4d8 + 15 (avg 33) Fire damage
Area 30ft Cone
The Hellhound spews forth a cone of roiling flame. On a miss, targets suffer half damage (avg 16).
+15 vs AC (ArN 2)
Maul [Cooperative, 2 Hounds]  • Legendary
4d8 + 19 (avg 37) Chopping damage
Melee Reach 10ft
One Hellhound pins the target down, leaving an opening for other Hellhounds. Make an opposed Grapple check ,+19 vs Grapple, before the attack to knock the target Prone. If the target is successfully knocked Prone, gain a +13 bonus to Damage.
Move (1 AP), Double Move (3 AP)
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Shift
5 ft
Skirmish
35 ft
Sprint
65 ft
Overland Movement
35 mi/day
Qualities
  • Flame Kin: Immunity to Fire. Vulnerability to Cold (1.5x).
  • Tracking Scent: +2 racial bonus to Scent, Awareness, and Hunting checks made for Tracking. (inc.)
  • Animal Instincts: Animals do not suffer penalties to their Initiative Score, Awareness, or Sensory Skills due to their low intelligence. (inc)
  • Natural Armor: AC +2/+6 (inc)
Skills: Balance R2 (7), Climb R4 (14), Jump R4 (13), Stealth R5 (6), Swim R2 (10), Listen R3 (6), Spot R5 (10), Scent R5 (15), Coercion R2 (10), Bravery R4 (9), Intuition R3 (5)
Feats: Monstrous Damage, Fast Initiative, Heavy Hitter, Tough
Philosophies: Rank 1 Mental, Rank 6 Physical, Rank 6 Infernal
Combat Training: Melee 3, Parry 3, Fort 3, Reflex 3, Will 3
Wits: +1, Brawn: +22
Equipment: None
Charm
-2
Coercion
+10
Deception
-2
Manipulation
-2
Persuasion
-1
Aloofness
-2
Bravery
+9
Intuition
+5
Tolerance
-1
Suspicion
-1
Social
Composure: 10
Languages: Hellspeech (cannot speak)
Motives:
Prejudices: