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Weasel, Dire

This bear-sized predator is long and low-slung. Its soft fur and intelligent expression contrast with its glistening fangs.

Dire Weasel CR 3

XP 800
N Large animal
Init +3; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +11

DEFENSE

AC 17, touch 12, flat-footed 14 (+3 Dex, +5 natural, –1 size)
hp 32 (5d8+10)
Fort +6, Ref +7, Will +2

OFFENSE

Speed 40 ft.
Melee bite +8 (1d8+7 plus grab)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft.
Special Attacks blood drain (1d4+1 Con), blood rage, grab

STATISTICS

Str 21, Dex 16, Con 14, Int 2, Wis 13, Cha 11
Base Atk +3; CMB +9 (+13 grapple); CMD 22 (26 vs. trip)
Feats Combat Reflexes, Skill Focus (Perception), Weapon Focus (bite)
Skills Climb +9, Perception +11, Stealth +10, Swim +11; Racial Modifiers +4 Climb, +2 Perception, +6 Stealth, +2 Swim
SQ compression


ECOLOGY

Environment any land
Organization solitary, pair, or den (3–6)
Treasure incidental

Common in a variety of environments and climates, dire weasels are larger relatives of normal weasels. They're relentless predators known for their fearless nature and killing frenzies, and are dangerous to farmsteads and settlements—they not only prey on cattle and horses, but also target humanoids. Those that do often become obsessed with the taste of that flesh and hunt such prey exclusively. Sometimes, dire weasels are trained to be mounts by evil humanoids—usually by bugbears or hobgoblins.

Measuring 12 feet long, a dire weasel stands 4 feet tall at the shoulder and weighs around 900 pounds.

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