Hyena

Hyena
Canine, U Medium Animal
Level 2 (+2)
"Look, guys. Don’t roll your eyes, because I know what you’re going to want to say, but it's not what you think ...I swear that thing was mocking me."
——Teflis Renolas, Halfling Bard and survivor of a Hyena attack.
Hyenas are any feliform carnivoran mammals of the family Hyaenidae. They are cat-like creatures, some displaying spots on mottled white-yellow fur, while others feature stripes. These two differences in appearance denote a specific kind of Hyena. Spotted Hyenas are largely predatory carnivores, and kill most of what they eat, while Striped Hyenas are scavengers, and will eat dead or living creatures. Despite their similar behavior and appearance to cats, some of their physical traits resemble those of dogs. Their claws are non-retractable, ideal for running and taking sharp turns across terrain when pursuing prey, and they prefer to catch their food within their teeth, similar to other hunting felines. Hyenas have relatively short torsos and are fairly large and wolf-like in build. Depending on the type of Hyena, they can weigh up to almost 150 lbs., and grow to almost 5 feet in length. Perhaps the most noticeable trait of the Hyena is its high pitched, humanoid like vocalization that sounds akin to laughter, something that is a source of fear for any potential food source found outside during the night by these lurking predators.
Awareness
19
Senses
low-Light Vision, Tracking Scent
Initiative
19/1d8
Hitpoints: 21
Healing Value: 4
Resilience: +4
Morale
0
AC
15/17
Touch
13
Fort
13
Reflex
13
Will
13
Defenses
Resistances: None
Vulnerabilities: None
Attributes / Saving Throws (1 AP)
STR
14 / 17
DEX
15 / 18
CON
15 / 18
INT
2 / 3
WIS
13 / 14
CHA
4 / 5
REC 7
Actions (+3 AP)
Standard Attacks (2 AP)
+5 vs AC (ArN 1)
1d6 + 2 (avg 6) Chopping damage
Melee Reach 5ft • One creature
Sensing weakness, the Hyena bites into its prey.
1d6 + 2 (avg 6) Chopping damage
Grapple +4
Special Attacks (3 AP)
+5 vs AC (ArN 1)
Pouncing Bite  • Basic
1d6 + 2 (avg 6) Chopping damage
Melee Reach 5ft • One creature
The Hyena hungrily runs at its prey, attempting to bear it down to the ground. The Hyena moves up to its Sprint Speed, and makes an attack. On a hit, a creature of medium size or smaller is knocked Prone.
+9 vs AC (ArN 1)
Pack Hunting [Cooperative, 2 Hyenas, 1/Rest]  • Basic
2d6 + 4 (avg 11) Chopping damage
Melee Reach 5ft • One creature
Using instinctual predatory cunning, one Hyena pins the target while the other clamps down. On a hit, the target suffers Ongoing Bleed 5 [SE, ST 2d10 vs Con] and, if the target is of large size or smaller, it is knocked Prone.
Move (1 AP), Double Move (3 AP)
Shift
5 ft
Skirmish
50 ft
Sprint
70 ft
Overland Movement
50 mi/day
Qualities
  • 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/+4 (inc)
Skills: Balance R1 (+4), Climb R1 (+4), Jump R2 (+6), Stealth R2 (+5), Listen R1 (+3), Spot R2 (+5), Scent R3 (+9), Hunting R3 (+8), Survival R2 (+6), Coercion R1 (+1), Bravery R1 (+1)
Feats: Fast Initiative
Philosophies: Rank 1 Mental, Rank 3 Physical
Combat Training: None
Wits: +3, Brawn: +8
Equipment: None
Charm
-2
Coercion
+1
Deception
-2
Manipulation
-2
Persuasion
+1
Aloofness
-2
Bravery
+1
Intuition
+1
Tolerance
-1
Suspicion
+1
Social
Composure: -
Languages: None
Motives: Hunt and scavenge for food.
Prejudices: