Gylptodon

CR: 6 XP: 2,400


N Large animal


Init: +0 Senses: low-light vision, scent Perception: +16


Defense

AC: 21, touch 9, flat-footed 21 (+12 natural, –1 size)


hp: 67 (9d8+27)


Fort: +11 Ref: +6 Will: +4


Offense

Speed: 20 ft.


Melee: 2 claws +12 (1d10+7)


Space: 10 ft. Reach: 5 ft.


Statistics

Str: 25 Dex: 10 Con: 17 Int: 2 Wis: 13 Cha: 6


Base Atk: +6 CMB: +14 CMD: 24 (28 vs. trip)


Feats: Endurance, Great Fortitude, Improved Bull Rush, Power Attack, Skill Focus (Perception)


Skills: Perception +16


Ecology

Environment: temperate plains


Organization: solitary or pair


Treasure: none


Description

The gylptodon is often hunted for the value of its outer armor, made up of bony plates in turn composed of many smaller, knobby “scales.” The creature is quite capable of defending itself with swipes from its deadly claws, as its ill-tempered nature often urges it to do.

Gylptodon Companions Starting Statistics: Size Medium; Speed 20 ft.; AC +5 natural armor, Attack 2 claws (1d8); Ability Scores Str 13, Dex 12, Con 13, Int 2, Wis 13, Cha 6; Special Qualities low-light vision, scent.

7th-Level Advancement: Size Large; AC +2 natural armor; Attack 2 claws (1d10); Ability Scores Str +8, Dex –2, Con +4.

Megafauna, Megaloceros The massive and majestic elk stands fully the height of a human at its shoulder, and its antlers stretch over ten feet across.

Source: Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Bestiary 2