bfrpg
bfrpg| Number appearing | 1d8 |
|---|---|
| Armor class | 13 |
| Move | 60' |
| Hit dice | 2+1 |
| Treasure type | None |
| Damage per attack | 1 bite (1d6) (1d6) |
| Morale | 8 |
Hyenas are doglike carnivores who exhibit some of the behaviors of canines but are not related. They not only hunt but also scavenge and steal meals. A hungry hyena will chew on anything that is even remotely tainted by blood, meat or other food traces. They will mostly be found in the same savanna-like environments where lions and zebras may be found. They can live in clans of up to a hundred individuals, though smaller groups are more common. They are among the favorite pets of gnolls, who may take them into regions where they are not normally found.
osric
osric| Frequency | Common |
|---|---|
| Number appearing | 2d6 |
| Armor class | 7 |
| Move | 120-ft |
| Hit dice | 2 |
| % in lair | Nil |
| Damage per attack | 2d4 |
| Special attacks | None |
| Special defenses | None |
| Magic resistance | Standard |
| Intelligence | Animal |
| Alignment | Neutral |
| Size | Medium |
Hyenas are medium sized mammals, 4-5-ft long and weighing up to around 100 lbs. They are muzzle-snouted, fur-covered, four-legged and long-tailed predators and scavengers that hunt in packs and live in dens in sub-tropical grasslands, woodlands and waste-lands. Many find their haunting, laugh-like bark unnerving and their tendency to raid shallow graves has sometimes earned them an evil reputation.
The jaws of a hyena are very powerful for their size and cause 2d4 damage on a successful attack. They generally retreat to a safe distance when threatened, but will defend their cubs if their lair is invaded.