Gorgonopsid

A gorgonopsid is a large primordian mammal. It is an excellent four-legged predator with a large 5 inch sabre-tooth on each side of its upper jaw. Primarily a solitary hunter, it stocks grassy plains and forests for its prey.

Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class 13

Hit Points 96

Speed 30 ft.

STR 18 (+4) DEX 14 (+2) CON 14 (+2) INT 10 (+0) WIS10 (+0) CHA 8 (-1)

Skills Perception +3, Stealth +4

Senses passive Perception 14

Languages —-

Challenge 2 (450xp)

Traits.

Keen Smell. The gorgonopsid has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Pounce. If the gorgonopsid moves at least 20 ft. straight toward a creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the same turn, that target must succeed a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the gorgonopsid can pin the target as a bonus action. A pinned target can attempt to free itself at the start of its turn by succeeding a DC 13 Strength saving throw or remained pinned.

Actions

Multiattack. The gorgonopsid makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.

Hit: 7(1d10 + 3) piercing damage. If a target is pinned, it takes an extra 2d4 piercing damage.

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.

Hit: 8 (2d6 + 2) slashing damage

Monster Art and Stat-Block by Sarah Will