Manticore

Manticore
Manticore, LE Large Beast
Level 8 (+4)
"We thought it was going to ask us a riddle and then let us go, but then it attacked us, and killed our cook! Apparently, there is a different legendary beast with the body of a lion and head of a human that does that."
——Shenta, Gnome Sorcerer
The Manticore is a true monster, with the head of a human, the body of a lion, wings of a dragon and an almost insectile, barbed tail. These barbs run along the length of its back as well and are thick and jagged. The creature can launch these quills at multiple enemies with incredible velocity, even punching through lighter armor to rattle its prey before closing in to finish off its prey with bite and claw. Its favorite tactic, however, is to fly over its enemies, slowly picking them off with raking claws from the sky. Given their human characteristics, these creatures are intelligent, and can speak common, although they are wholly evil and delight in cornering and intimidating their prey before feeding. An average manticore weighs close to 1,000 lbs. and is roughly ten feet long.
Awareness
25
Senses
Darkvision, Superior Scent
Initiative
18/1d8
Hitpoints: 113
Healing Value: 22
Resilience: +5
Morale
1
AC
19/23
Touch
17
Fort
17
Reflex
18
Will
15
Defenses
Resistances: None
Vulnerabilities: None
Attributes / Saving Throws (1 AP)
STR
20 / 25
DEX
15 / 20
CON
18 / 23
INT
7 / 9
WIS
12 / 14
CHA
9 / 11
REC 8
Actions (+3 AP)
Standard Attacks (2 AP)
+12 vs AC (ArN 4)
Teeth & Claws
2d8+5 (avg 14) Chopping damage
Melee Reach 5ft
+10P vs AC (ArN 3)
Tail Spike
2d8+5 (avg 14) Piercing damage
Range 180ft
2d8+5 (avg 14) Chopping damage
Grapple +14
Special Attacks (3 AP)
+12 vs AC (ArN 4)
Multiattack
Make two Teeth and Claws attacks, on the same or different targets. On each attack, deal 4d8+5 (avg 23) Chopping damage. (Advanced)
+12 vs AC (ArN 4)
Flyby Attack
The Manticore moves up to its fly speed, making a melee attack on one creature it comes adjacent to at any point during the movement. On a hit, deal 4d8+5 (avg 23) Chopping damage and a target of large size or smaller is knocked Prone. This movement does not grant an opportunity to the target of the attack. (Basic)
+10 vs AC (ArN 3)
Spike Volley
The Manticore shoots a volley of spikes from its Tail. Make an attack on up to three creatures within range, who are within 30ft of each other. On a hit, deal 4d8+5 (avg 23) Piercing damage. (Advanced)
Move (1 AP), Double Move (3 AP)
Shift
5 ft
Skirmish
30 ft
Fly
50 ft
Overland Movement
30 mi/day
Qualities
  • Keen Senses: Gain a +2 racial bonus to Spot and Scent and a +4 racial bonus to Awareness. (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, REF +1 (inc)
Skills: Rank 2 Balance [+7], Rank 2 Climb [+8], Rank 2 Jump [+7], Rank 2 Stealth [-1], Rank 2 Listen [+4], Rank 5 Spot [+12], Rank 3 Scent [+8], Rank 4 Hunting [+9], Rank 2 Survival [+6], Rank 3 Coercion [+10], Rank 2 Bravery [+6], Rank 2 Intuition [+3], Rank 2 Suspicion [+3]
Feats: Improved Speed, Fast Initiative
Philosophies: Rank 2 Mental, Rank 5 Physical
Combat Training: Melee 3, Ranged 2, Parry 2, Fort 1, Reflex 2, Will 1
Wits: {{{Wits}}}, Brawn: {{{Brawn}}}
Equipment: None
Charm
-1
Coercion
+10
Deception
-1
Manipulation
-1
Persuasion
-1
Aloofness
-1
Bravery
+6
Intuition
+3
Tolerance
0
Suspicion
+3
Social
Composure: 12
Languages: Common
Motives:
Prejudices: