Agile. This creature has proficiency in Dexterity saving throws, and it can use its choice of its Strength or Dexterity modifier for attack and damage rolls with unarmed attacks. It must use the same modifier for both rolls.

Bulky. This creature has proficiency in Strength and Constitution saving throws.

Isolate Prey. Whenever this creature hits a target with one of its unarmed strikes, it can also drag the target up to 5 feet away as if it had hit the target with an unarmed strike.

Keen senses (hearing). This creature has advantage on Wisdom (perception) checks that rely on hearing.

Keen senses (smell). This creature has advantage on Wisdom (perception) checks that rely on smell.

Large (counts as 2 wild traits). This creature’s size is large and as a result this creature gains +2 bonus to its armour class and a 1d4 damage bonus to its melee damage rolls. The large trait replaces the template’s physical ability scores with: Strength 17 (+3), Dex 12 (+1), Con 16 (+3).

Multiattack: Pinning Bite (counts as 2 wild traits). This creature can use a bonus action to make a special attack, pinning bite:

• Pinning Bite. Melee attack, reach 5 ft., 1d6 piercing damage. On a hit, the target is also grappled. While grappling, this creature cannot attack another creature. If the target was already grappled when hit by with this attack, another creature within 5 feet of the target can immediately use a reaction to make a melee attack against the grappled creature.

Pack Tactics. This creature has advantage on melee attacks it makes against another creature when at least two of its allies are within 5 feet of the target creature and the allies are not incapacitated.

Rampage. When this creature reduces another creature to 0 hit points with a melee attack on its turn, it can immediately use a bonus action to move up to half its speed and make another attack.

Skilled Tracker. You gain proficiency in Perception and Survival. If this creature is already proficient with both of these skills, it instead gains expertise in one of these skills.

Special Attack: Tearing Bite. When this creature takes an attack action, it can replace one of its attacks with a special attack, a tearing bite:

• Tearing Bite. Melee attack, reach 5 ft., 1d6 piercing damage. On a hit, the target’s speed is halved. If the target’s speed is already reduced, or if it is prone or grappled, this attack instead deals an additional 2d6 damage.

Territorial. Other creatures provoke an opportunity attack from this creature when they move 5 feet or more while within this creature’s reach.

Howling Wolf

Small or medium beast

Armor Class 13 (+1 from natural armour)

Speed 40 feet

Str 14 (+2)

Int 3 (-4)

Dex 14 (+2)

Wis 13 (+1)

Con 14 (+2)

Cha 7 (-2)

Senses -

Special

Low-light vision. This creature can see in dim light is if it was bright light.

Relentless Pursuit. This creature has advantage on ability checks to track any creature it has dealt damage to within the last 24 hours.

Actions

Tripping Bite. Melee Attack, reach 5 ft., 1d6 piercing damage. On a hit, the target must make a Strength saving throw or be knocked prone if it is the same size or smaller.

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