Experienced HoundCreature 7
Perception +16 (low light vision, scent (imprecise) 60 feet)
Languages none
Skills Acrobatics +15, Athletics +17, Stealth +15, Survival +12
Str +5, Dex +5, Con +4, Int -4, Wis +2, Cha +0
AC 24; Fort +15; Reflex +14; Will +12;
HP 115
Speed 35 feet
Jaws
+16 (+11, +6) to hit (unarmed) 2d6+9 PiercingHumane Bite
The experienced hound doesn't take a penalty to make a nonlethal attack with its jaws.
Pack AttackThe hound's Strikes deal 2d6 extra damage to creatures within the reach of at least two of the hound's allies.
DragRequirements The experienced hound is adjacent to a Prone creature
Effect The experienced hound attempts an Athletics check to [/act grapple] the prone creature. The experienced hound can then Step away from the target; if the target is Grabbed by the hound, it is moved into the hound's previous square and remains grabbed.
KnockdownRequirements The monster's last action was a successful Strike that lists Knockdown in its damage entry
Effect The monster attempts to [/act trip] the creature. This attempt neither applies nor counts toward the monster's multiple attack penalty.
An experienced hound has been on dozens of hunts. They are often raised from pups to catch the scents of certain animals and deliver their bodies unharmed when taken down by their owners. An experienced hound could accompany a hunter or other NPC who specializes in tracking down prey.
Traits
Anything that doesn't list another rarity trait (uncommon, rare, or unique) automatically has the common trait. This rarity indicates that an ability, item, or spell is available to all players who meet the prerequisites for it. A creature of this rarity is generally known and can be summoned with the appropriate summon spell.
AnimalAn animal is a creature with a relatively low intelligence. It typically doesn't have an Intelligence attribute modifier over –4, can't speak languages, and can't be trained in Intelligence-based skills.