osric
osric| Frequency | Very rare |
|---|---|
| Number appearing | 1 or 1d3+1 |
| Armor class | 6 |
| Move | 120-ft |
| Hit dice | 12 |
| % in lair | 20% |
| Damage per attack | 1d6+6/1d4/1d4 |
| Special attacks | See below |
| Special defenses | Camouflage |
| Magic resistance | Standard |
| Intelligence | Semi- |
| Alignment | Neutral |
| Size | Large |
Probably originating from a distant place much like the aurumvorax, squealers live in forests. Most are solitary but there is a 10% chance of an encounter with a mated pair and young; the young have 4 HD and do half damage. They are 75% camouflaged in woodlands while they remain still, and prefer to charge by surprise.
A typical squealer is the size and weight of a large gorilla, and has a third arm protruding from its back. It depends from this extra arm and its prehensile feet while attacking with two claws and a bite. If both arm attacks succeed, it will hold its opponent fast and fall upon it from the treelimbs, inflicting an automatic 1d10 hp damage and thereafter attacking with its hind feet as well (increasing to 5 attacks, damage 1d6+6/1d4/1d4/1d4/1d4).
Treasure: Usually none, but some incidental treasure may arise; cf. the listing for aurumvorax for details.
Special Abilities
Camouflage — 75% camouflaged in woodlands while they remain still.
Grapple and Drop — If both arm attacks succeed, it will hold its opponent fast and fall upon it from the treelimbs, inflicting an automatic 1d10 hp damage and thereafter attacking with its hind feet as well (increasing to 5 attacks, damage 1d6+6/1d4/1d4/1d4/1d4).