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# Creatures (A-C)

## Ape

Medium beast, unaligned

Armor Class 12

Hit Points 19 (3d8+6)

Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft.

STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
16 (+3) | 14 (+2) | 14 (+2) | 6 (-2) | 12 (+1) | 7 (-2)

Skills Athletics +5, Perception +3

Senses passive Perception 13

Languages -

Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)

###### Actions

Multiattack. The ape makes two fist attacks.

Fist. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6+3) bludgeoning damage.

Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 25/50 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6+3) bludgeoning damage.

## Awakened Shrub

Small plant, unaligned

Armor Class 9

Hit Points 10 (3d6)

Speed 20 ft.

STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
3 (-4) | 8 (-1) | 11 (+0) | 10 (+0) | 10 (+0) | 6 (-2)

Damage Vulnerabilities fire

Damage Resistances piercing

Senses passive Perception 10

Languages one language known by its creator

Challenge 0 (10 XP)

False Appearance. While the shrub remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from a normal shrub.

###### Actions

Rake. Melee Weapon Attack: +1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 (1d4-1) slashing damage.

An awakened shrub is an ordinary shrub given sentience and mobility by the awaken spell or similar magic.

## Awakened Tree

Huge plant, unaligned

Armor Class 13 (natural armor)

Hit Points 59 (7d12+14)

Speed 20 ft.

STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
19 (+4) | 6 (-2) | 15 (+2) | 10 (+0) | 10 (+0) | 7 (-2)

Damage Vulnerabilities fire

Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing

Senses passive Perception 10

Languages one language known by its creator

Challenge 2 (450 XP)

False Appearance. While the tree remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from a normal tree.

###### Actions

Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (3d6+4) bludgeoning damage.

An awakened tree is an ordinary tree given sentience and mobility by the awaken spell or similar magic.

## Axe Beak

Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class 11

Hit Points 19 (3d10+3)

Speed 50 ft.

STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
14 (+2) | 12 (+1) | 12 (+1) | 2 (-4) | 10 (+0) | 5 (-3)

Senses passive Perception 10

Languages -

Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)

###### Actions

Beak. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8+2) slashing damage.

An axe beak is a tall flightless bird with strong legs and a heavy, wedge-shaped beak. It has a nasty disposition and tends to attack any unfamiliar creature that wanders too close.

## Baboon

Small beast, unaligned

Armor Class 12

Hit Points 3 (1d6)

Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft.

STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
8 (-1) | 14 (+2) | 11 (+0) | 4 (-3) | 12 (+1) | 6 (-2)

Senses passive Perception 11

Languages -

Challenge 0 (10 XP)

Pack Tactics. The baboon has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the baboon's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.

###### Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 (1d4-1) piercing damage.

## Badger

Tiny beast, unaligned

Armor Class 10

Hit Points 3 (1d4+1)

Speed 20 ft., burrow 5 ft.

STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
4 (-3) | 11 (+0) | 12 (+1) | 2 (-4) | 12 (+1) | 5 (-3)

Senses darkvision 30 ft., passive Perception 11

Languages -

Challenge 0 (10 XP)

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

###### Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 piercing damage.

## Bat

Tiny beast, unaligned

Armor Class 12

Hit Points 1 (1d4-1)

Speed 5 ft., fly 30 ft.

STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
2 (-4) | 15 (+2) | 8 (-1) | 2 (-4) | 12 (+1) | 4 (-3)

Senses blindsight 60 ft., passive Perception 11

Languages -

Challenge 0 (10 XP)

Echolocation. The bat can't use its blindsight while deafened.

Keen Hearing. The bat has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing.

###### Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +0 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 1 piercing damage.

## Black Bear

Medium beast, unaligned

Armor Class 11 (natural armor)

Hit Points 19 (3d8+6)

Speed 40 ft., climb 30 ft.

STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
15 (+2) | 10 (+0) | 14 (+2) | 2 (-4) | 12 (+1) | 7 (-2)

Skills Perception +3

Senses passive Perception 13

Languages -

Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)

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

###### Actions

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

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6+2) piercing damage.

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (2d4+2) slashing damage.

## Blink Dog

Medium fey, lawful good

Armor Class 13

Hit Points 22 (4d8+4)

Speed 40 ft.

STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
12 (+1) | 17 (+3) | 12 (+1) | 10 (+0) | 13 (+1) | 11 (+0)

Skills Perception +3, Stealth +5

Senses passive Perception 13

Languages Blink Dog, understands Sylvan but can't speak it

Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)

Keen Hearing and Smell. The dog has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.

###### Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6+1) piercing damage.

Teleport (Recharge 4-6). The dog magically teleports, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, up to 40 feet to an unoccupied space it can see. Before or after teleporting, the dog can make one bite attack.

A blink dog takes its name from its ability to blink in and out of existence, a talent it uses to aid its attacks and to avoid harm. Blink dogs harbor a long- standing hatred for displacer beasts and attack them on sight.

## Blood Hawk

Small beast, unaligned

Armor Class 12

Hit Points 7 (2d6)

Speed 10 ft., fly 60 ft.

STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
6 (-2) | 14 (+2) | 10 (+0) | 3 (-4) | 14 (+2) | 5 (-3)

Skills Perception +4

Senses passive Perception 14

Languages -

Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)

Keen Sight. The hawk has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Pack Tactics. The hawk has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the hawk's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.

###### Actions

Beak. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4+2) piercing damage.

Taking its name from its crimson feathers and aggressive nature, the blood hawk fearlessly attacks almost any animal, stabbing it with its daggerlike beak. Blood hawks flock together in large numbers, attacking as a pack to take down prey.

## Boar

Medium beast, unaligned

Armor Class 11 (natural armor)

Hit Points 11 (2d8+2)

Speed 40 ft.

STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
13 (+1) | 11 (+0) | 12 (+1) | 2 (-4) | 9 (-1) | 5 (-3)

Senses passive Perception 9

Languages -

Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)

Charge. If the boar moves at least 20 feet straight toward a target and then hits it with a tusk attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 3 (1d6) slashing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 11 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Relentless (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). If the boar takes 7 damage or less that would reduce it to 0 hit points, it is reduced to 1 hit point instead.

###### Actions

Tusk. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6+1) slashing damage.

## Brown Bear

Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class 11 (natural armor)

Hit Points 34 (4d10+12)

Speed 40 ft., climb 30 ft.

STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
19 (+4) | 10 (+0) | 16 (+3) | 2 (-4) | 13 (+1) | 7 (-2)

Skills Perception +3

Senses passive Perception 13

Languages -

Challenge 1 (200 XP)

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

###### Actions

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

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8+4) piercing damage.

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6+4) slashing damage.

## Camel

Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class 9

Hit Points 15 (2d10+4)

Speed 50 ft.

STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
16 (+3) | 8 (-1) | 14 (+2) | 2 (-4) | 8 (-1) | 5 (-3)

Senses passive Perception 9

Languages -

Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)

###### Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4) bludgeoning damage.

## Cat

Tiny beast, unaligned

Armor Class 12

Hit Points 2 (1d4)

Speed 40 ft., climb 30 ft.

STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
3 (-4) | 15 (+2) | 10 (+0) | 3 (-4) | 12 (+1) | 7 (-2)

Skills Perception +3, Stealth +4

Senses passive Perception 13

Languages -

Challenge 0 (10 XP)

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

###### Actions

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +0 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 slashing damage.

## Constrictor Snake

Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class 12

Hit Points 13 (2d10+2)

Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft.

STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
15 (+2) | 14 (+2) | 12 (+1) | 1 (-5) | 10 (+0) | 3 (-4)

Senses blindsight 10 ft., passive Perception 10

Languages -

Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)

###### Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 5 (1d6+2) piercing damage.

Constrict. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 6 (1d8+2) bludgeoning damage, and the target is grappled (escape DC 14). Until this grapple ends, the creature is restrained, and the snake can't constrict another target.

## Crab

Tiny beast, unaligned

Armor Class 11 (natural armor)

Hit Points 2 (1d4)

Speed 20 ft., swim 20 ft.

STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
2 (-4) | 11 (+0) | 10 (+0) | 1 (-5) | 8 (-1) | 2 (-4)

Skills Stealth +2

Senses blindsight 30 ft., passive Perception 9

Languages -

Challenge 0 (10 XP)

Amphibious. The crab can breathe air and water.

###### Actions

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +0 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 bludgeoning damage.

## Crocodile

Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class 12 (natural armor)

Hit Points 19 (3d10+3)

Speed 20 ft., swim 30 ft.

STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
15 (+2) | 10 (+0) | 13 (+1) | 2 (-4) | 10 (+0) | 5 (-3)

Skills Stealth +2

Senses passive Perception 10

Languages -

Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)

Hold Breath. The crocodile can hold its breath for 15 minutes.

###### Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 7 (1d10+2) piercing damage, and the target is grappled (escape DC 12). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained, and the crocodile can't bite another target.