Bison
CR: 4 XP: 1,200
N Large animal
Init: +0 Senses: low-light vision, scent Perception: +8
Defense
AC: 17, touch 9, flat-footed 17 (+8 natural, –1 size)
hp: 42 (5d8+20)
Fort: +8 Ref: +4 Will: +1
Offense
Speed: 40 ft.
Melee: gore +10 (2d6+12)
Space: 10 ft. Reach: 5 ft.
Special Attacks: stampede (see aurochs), trample (2d6+12, DC 20)
Statistics
Str: 27 Dex: 10 Con: 19 Int: 2 Wis: 11 Cha: 4
Base Atk: +3 CMB: +12 CMD: 22 (26 vs. trip)
Feats: Endurance, Improved Bull Rush, Power Attack
Skills: Perception +8
Ecology
Environment: cold or temperate plains
Organization: solitary, pair, or herd (3–30)
Treasure: none
Description
Bison are large herd animals. They can grow as long as 12 feet and as tall as 7 feet at the shoulder. Average bison weigh 2,200 pounds. The bison’s statistics can be used for almost any larger herd animal, such as the buffalo.
Bison frighten far less easily than their domesticated cousins and are much more aggressive when protecting the herd or their young. Adult bulls are extremely confontational in mating season, and even kill one another in pursuit of particular females. After mating season, herds of bison tend to separate into smaller herds in preparation for the arrival of new calves.
Bison companions are identical to aurochs animal companions.
Herd Animal,Aurochs Herd Animal, Bison This large, horned bull has a dirty black hide and an aggressive temper. Its horns are wide and sharp.
This creature has small, upward-pointing horns, a shaggy coat of fur, and a large hump on its shoulders.