osric
osric| Frequency | Rare |
|---|---|
| Number appearing | 1d4+1 |
| Armor class | 5 |
| Move | 120-ft |
| Hit dice | 5+2 |
| % in lair | 30% |
| Damage per attack | 1d6/1d6/1d4 |
| Special attacks | Hug |
| Special defenses | None |
| Magic resistance | Standard |
| Intelligence | Low |
| Alignment | Neutral |
| Size | Large (8-ft tall) |
These nightmarish creatures have the body of a large bear with the head of an owl. They are voracious eaters and possessed of a foul temper. They will attack anything that moves on sight and will fight to the death. They are typically found in temperate forests.
The pelt of an owlbear ranges in colour from brownish-black to a golden-brown with feathers interspersed with the fur. Males weigh from 1,300 to 1,500 lbs and tend to have the darker colouration. The terrible beaks of these beasts vary from ivory to yellow in colour.
Special Abilities
Hug — The owlbear attacks first with its claws and beak. If it scores an 18 or better on a hit with either of its paws, the creature is ensnared in the owlbear's hug and proceeds to take an additional 2d8 point of damage that round and every following round until the owlbear is slain.
Treasure — 1d12×1,000 cp, 1d6×1,000 sp, 1d6 gems (25%), 1d3 pieces of jewellery (20%)