# Gaunt One

*Medium* *Aberration* *neutral evil*

- **Armor Class:** 14 (natural armor)
- **Hit Points:** 75 (10d8+30)
- **Speed:** walk 30 ft.
- **Challenge Rating:** 3 (700 XP)
- **Source:** Tome of Beasts 2, page 163

| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 18 (+4) | 15 (+2) | 16 (+3) | 15 (+2) | 12 (+1) | 4 (-3) |

- **Skills:** stealth +4
- **Senses:** darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
- **Languages:** understands Undercommon but can’t speak

### Special Abilities

- **Keen Hearing:** The gaunt one has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing.

### Actions

- **Multiattack:** The gaunt one makes two claw attacks. If both attacks hit a Medium or smaller target, the target is grappled (escape DC 14).
- **Claw:** Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.
- **Extract Heart:** Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one humanoid grappled by the gaunt one. Hit: The target must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw, taking 22 (5d8) piercing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. If this damage reduces the target to 0 hp, the gaunt one kills the target by extracting and devouring its heart.