120 Wilderness Encounters for Pathfinder

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My encounter table for AP1&AP2:

% Roll Number HNF Encounter

01-08 1d10+5 H Bandits

09-12 1d4+1 N(H) Boars13-16 2d6 H Hobgoblins

17-19 1d4+1 H Ghasts

20-23 2d8 H Boggards

24-28 1d3 N(H) Faerie Encounter

29-33 2d6 N(H) Elk

34-37 2d4 H Kobolds

38-41 1d3 N(F) Hunter

42-43 1d2 H Hill giants

44-47 1d3 H Owlbear

48-49 1 Var Settlement Encounter

50-51 1 H Shambling mound52-55 1d4 H Tatzlwyrm

56-60 2d4 H Trolls

60-63 3d6 H Orcs

64-68 1d4 H Werewolf

69-70 1d2 H Will o wisp

71-76 2d6 N(H) Wolves

77-78 1d2 H Wyvern

79-80 1d4+1 H Wights

81 1 H Barghest

82-83 1 H Redcap

84-88 2d4 H Giant spiders89-90 1 N(H) Grizzly bear

91-92 1 H Manticores

93 2d4 N(H) Shocker lizards

94-95 2d4 H Worgs

96 1 H Dragon

97-98 1d4+2 H Ogres

99 1d4+2 H Ghouls

100 1 H Hydra

Minor Encounters Roll 1d20 on the following list for each minor encounter indicated. Distribute minor

encounters throughout the hex as you see fit. As with major encounters, note the hex number of each to

record its location. Settlement a village or hamlet with a small to moderate population Fort a small

fortified holding owned by a noble, military leader, fighting order, or adventurer Ruin the remains of a

single structure whose original purpose was (d6: 1-2 tomb, 3 holding, 4-5 other structure, 6 dwelling;

60% chance its a shipwreck if located in a water hex) Monster the lair of a common or uncommon

creature Wandering Monster creature type based on current habitat; creature is (d6: 1-2 establishing a

lair, 3-5 scouting/foraging, 6 lost) Camp, industrial production facility for some natural resource, based

on terrain (Water/fishery, Swamp/peat, Desert/oasis, Plains/farming/ranching, Forest/logging, Hills or

Mountain/mining) Camp, semi-permanent a way-station for (d6: 1-2 trappers, 3-4 hunters, 5 drovers,

6 messengers) Beacon a long-range signalling/communication device (lighthouse if on/near water;20% chance of being magical) operated by (d6: 1-2 guild, 3 local lord, 4-6 council of nearest settlement)


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Construction Site a structure is being erected here (d6: 1 fortification, 2-3 infrastructure, 4-5

homestead, 6 religious centre) Battlefield the site of a major battle (20% chance of containing

salvageable gear; 10% chance that the area is haunted by the spirits of the slain) Isolated the dwelling

of some outsider (d6: 1 hermit, 2 mad hermit, 3 oracle, 4 retired adventurer, 5 outlaw, 6 homestead;

40% chance dwelling is fortified) Sacred Ground a protected area, designated as a (d6: 1-3 burial

grounds, 4-5 consecrated area, 6 hunting range) Crossing a bridge, ford, or pass (20% chance that itsin disrepair; if serviceable, 60% chance that a toll is charged) Ancient Structure a construction of

antiquity (d6: 1-3 grave marker, 4 astrological construction, 5-6 pagan shrine; 10% chance that is

possesses magical properties) Special Hazard an environmental danger exists here (d6: 1-2 poison, 3,

disease, 4 unstable ground, 5 strong electromagnetic field, 6 radiation) Treasure a cache of valuables is

rumoured to lie hidden here (40% chance of actually existing; 20% chance that its unguarded, but

certainly not easy to obtain) Contested the area is fought over by 2 or more factions because of (d6: 1-

2 valuable resources, 3 abundant food, 4-5 strategic location, 6 religious significance) Natural Resource

a valuable commodity is located here (d6: 1-2 rare herbs, 3-4 rare mineral (lodestone, quicksilver), 5

meteoric steel, 6 heavy water) Supernatural Feature an unexplained effect or object exists here (d6: 1-

2 teleportation portal, 3 dimensional gate, 4 anti-magic field, 5-6 wild-magic field) Gathering Place a

meeting place, relatively free from outside influence (d6: 1-3 tribal moot, 4-5 free trading post, 6hospitaliers) - See more at: http://www.welshpiper.com/hex-based-campaign-design-part-

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Settlements:

1.Farmstead (CG) vegetables, sheep. Tanner family. 3 sons, 2 daughters, one is stunning, cha 19.

Gifted grower, worship erastil.

2.Farmstead (N, with good tendendies) druid (Lady Irina), 2 druid helpers, Halfling named Knot, and a

young boy named Daffyd. Gifted growers, worship gozreh. Grow apple, cherry, and nut trees. Animal

companions are raven and grizzly bear.

3.Orindell (NE) - Walled village, temple to Old Ones. Appear normal, but something funny if a sense

motive check is made. Party feels uncomfortable while here, like something is wrong, even though all

looks fine. Thomas Binder is the headman.

4.Dorim-dor (LG, with LN tendencies) dwarven settlement, 11 dwarves, 2 humans. Led by Durok

Brightbeard, redheaded dwarven warrior. Settlement devoted to Torag, focused on finding a prospective

mine and settling down. 1 promising cleric of torag, Olann Roansdottir, is available as a cohort.

5.Brindles (Bugbear) clan (CN, Evil tendencies) 13, 6 females, 5 males, 2 young. Settled into a natural

cavern whose entrance is partly covered and fortified by fallen trees. Ooglash is their spokesman. Theymostly want plenty of meat, weapons, armor, and weaker races to bully. They are consummate wood and

stoneworkers.

6.Trappers (CN, with NE tendencies), 3 trappers, will try to steal or cheat the party if given a chance.

Excellent woodsmen. Broghan, Dallad, and Richard.

Faerie Encounters:

1.Brownie Janine, looking for a family, lived with trappers, who didnt appreciate her and were

eventually killed by disease and cold. Will become a redcap if party doesnt help her.


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2.Pixie Fernando the Magnificent (RPed with a French accent if possible) things the world is wonderful,

unshakeably happy and optimistic.

3.Satyr Koryos, plays haunting pan pipes, wants nothing more than to own sheep and live a pastoral

life, is a hopeless idyllic romatic.

4.Centaur squad traveling from Nomen heights, pursuing invading humans, very aggressive and

hostile, consummate archers and lancers. Kidnappers are mage led mercenaries, looking to sell centaur

young girl to a wizard for much gold.

5.Hobgoblins 6 very stealthy rogues snuck over from First World. Carry nickel coins and have woven

vine armor.

6.Leprechaun Sean O Riordan, gentlemanly rogue, will challenge the party to a contest if he thinks he

can win, like drinking, eating, blinking, or finding a hidden item.

7.Seelie Court Fae. 6 high fae journeyed over from 1st world, snobby as hell, demeaning, patronizing,and basically a&+%%%~s.

8.Unseelie Court Fae high lord and his vassals, crossed over from 1st world, fearfully beautiful, with a

cruel streak. Oily words, charming (literally), and very very wicked.

Dragons:

1.Green Dragon Varinazerix young female looking for a permanent home

2.Black Dragon Korhanderizym young male looking for a good hiding place after scrap with elder

black.

3.Faerie Dragon Sir Laughsalot looking for something fun to do, like annoy adventurers

4.Land wyrm Simon the Hungry use wingless drake passing through on way back to Iobaria after

marauding villages in Mivon. speaks draconic, very dumb, very agressive, very hungry, very greedy.

5.Copper dragon passing through on the way to Medvyed Forest

6.Pseudo dragon Orian Stargazer, 17 yrs old, very talkative, curious about everything.

7.Wyverns mated hunting pair, focused on meat for their young, so horses are the target of choice

here. If they can each get one, they will fly off and leave.

8.Manticore very intelligent, animal companion to barbarian priestess of Lamashtu from Numeria.

Scouting for future mischief. Wont hesitate to respond aggressively to attacks.

Sounds:

1. Trolls hooting in the distance. Its either a single male troll singing to impress the ladies (50%) or a

pack of 5 hunting for prey and calling to each other (50%)

2. Fey laughter around the party It moves around a lot and doesnt seem to be able to be seen. In

actuality its ghost sound from a pixie whose hiding.


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3. Wyvern keening overhead in the distance wakes the party up, everyone rolls vs fear dc 15 or they

are shaken until 3rd lvl.

4.Wolves wolves baying in the night, several packs who are hunting the edge of an elk herd, and

getting into position.

5.Horses galloping in the night with torches This is either a local farm commune hunting a rapist

(20%), a group of bandits starting a raid (40%), or a group of nasty hunters chasing an elven prisoner

(40%).

6.Crashing through the underbrush, grunting away from the camp Its a young brown bear looking for

snacks.

7.Slow quiet animal noises, footsteps almost like a small horse its a small group of elk moving between

grazing areas at night due to being disturbed by wolves.

8.Tatzlwyrms trilling (if along river), or owlbear crashing about (if anywhere else)

Tracks

1. Hill Giant Tracks

2. Worg tracks

3. Troll tracks

4. Kobold Tracks

5. Wolf tracks

6. Bear tracks

7. Elf tracks (near woods) or elk tracks (in plains)

8. Tatzlwyrm tracks (near river) or mite tracks (in plains)

9. Evil hunter tracks (on horseback)

10. Trapper and mule tracks (if along river), good hunter (if in plains)

11. Barefoot woman tracks (escaped slave or kidnapped girl)

12. Aberration tracks from Candlemere(spawn from Carrion Hill module) looks like a very large man

walking on his hands, except with claws and 4 legs.

d4: 1- The List 2: Interesting Things by the Roadside 3: Scenic Spots 4: Wilderness Oddities

THE LIST

1. Large patch or hill of flowers

2. Squirrels chasing each other

3. Something stirs below the water's surface

4. Birds of prey circling overhead

5. An earsplitting squawk

6. A shadow passes across the ground

7. Smoke rises in distance

8. Deja vu

9. Many thousands of ants crawl


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10. Howling/barking in the distance

11. Patch of vines strangling a tree

12. Skeleton of an animal

13. Skeleton of a humanoid

14. Writing carved into tree

15. Large patch of brightly colored mushrooms16. Few scattered and broken arrows or bolts

17. Snake slithers away

18. 1' hole penetrates the ground

19. Rainbow in the distance

20. Group of bats rise in the distance

21. Tree falls in the distance

22. Broken, rotted wagon wheel

23. Bear tracks

24. Deer tracks

25. Wolf/dog tracks

26. Unusual patch of very lush growth

27. Sudden sun shower

28. Wind kicks up

29. Dead, rotted, burnt, headless troll body

30. Giant mushroom grove

31. Discarded, tattered cloak

32. Rusty weapon

33. Dark storm cloud approaches

34. Large beetle buzzes around head

35. Large boot tracks in mud

36. Dug, shallow hole37. Remnants of old campfire

38. Sandstorm

39. Small dust whirlwind

40. Puddle/nearly dry watering hole

41. Few sun bleached papers

42. Large bird (heron) seems to follow you

43. Stack of rocks piled high

44. Giant feather

45. Sweet smell of honeysuckle

46. Small pond

47. Bog

48. Stand of birch trees

49. Stench of feces

50. Ray of sun light hits tree or bush

51. An unusually cool breeze

52. Couple of rats are following you

53. You get a dull, throbbing headache

54. Injured woodland creature lies helpless

55. Skunk smell

56. Eerily quiet

57. Field of dead trees58. Humanoid statue (flesh to stone)


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59. Stung by a bee

60. Arid dust coats your mouth

61. Odd crystalline growth

62. Ogre skull

63. Abandoned shack

64. Very friendly skunk65. Wild boar

66. Wild horses

67. Find a copper piece

68. Caterpillar or grub-infested tree

69. Coyotes fighting over a kill

70. Mother bear protecting cubs

71. Hatched eggs below abandoned nest

72. Large insect moult

73. Something scurries away (chipmunk)

74. Patch of berried bushes

75. Large splatter of bird droppings

76. Old, rotted horse carcass

77. Large tree with face image in bark

78. An oasis

79. A rusty suit of armor

80. Active bees nest

81. Howling gust of wind

82. Approaching lightning storm

83. Crow squawks repeatedly on approach

84. Disabled wagon with nearby dead campfire

85. Disheveled shrine or grave marker86. Rats are rummaging through PCs' food

87. Cloud of insects moves across path

88. Rocks falling in the distance

89. Pair of small birds harass PCs

90. Feral cat trails the party

91. Large animal crashes through the brush

92. Cloud shaped like a holy symbol scuds out of sight

93. Shopping list for potion is found

94. Old ring sticks out of the dirt

95. One person's ears begin to ring

96. One person has an intense itch

97. Hawk takes mole/mouse near party

98. Stick-figure voodoo doll(s) found

99. Tornado

100. Earthquake (mild, moderate, or severe)

101. Great toppled tree, roots outstretched

102. Creek bars path

103. Fern-filled clearing

104. Beaver pond/dam

105. Rocky outcropping

106. Ancient snag filled with tiny holes107. Carpet Of spongy moss over large area


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108. Cave or large den

109. Groundhog colony: big holes, mounds of dirt

110. Tree with bark chewed or clawed off the bottom

111. Picked mushrooms laying on stump to dry

112. Sentry animal (probably bird or rodent) raises alarm

113. Burned area (trees standing, no undergrowth, all black)114. Fool's gold sparkles in the dirt

115. Huge spider's web

116. Huge stick insect or mantis moves into the foliage

117. Pleasant voice seems to chant on the breeze

118. Fish bones

119. Punctured waterskin or flask on path

120. Forgotten dagger jammed into stump or earth

Table 756: Things Found on the Roadside

d% item or Location

13 An abandoned cartwheel

46 A holy man meditating at a roadside shrine

79 A newly constructed travelers waystation

1012 A caravan of gypsies waiting for a birth

1315 A statue of a two-headed goat

1618 A covered well

1921 A squashed hedgehog

2224 A hermits cave

2527 A teahouse

2830 An abandoned barn

3133 The remnants of a campfire

3436 A dead sheep

3739 An old road, now overgrown and abandoned

4042 A footpath leading away

4345 A tumbled-down rock wall

4648 A tree adorned in prayer flags

4951 An oak tree split by lightning

5254 The ruins of a croft

5557 A standing stone


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5860 A tiny roadside tavern

6163 An old blind woman begging for alms

6466 A coin

6769 Signs of a fight

7071 A totem depicting foxes and wolves chasing owls

7273 A boarded-up mineshaft

7475 An overgrown graveyard

7677 A broken, rusty halberd

7879 A scarecrow

8081 Three dead foxes strung up in a tree

8283 A mangy old dog

8485 The carcass of a giant, picked clean by vultures

8687 An abandoned child

8889 A gallows with a dead victim

9091 A coaching inn

9293 The corpse of a criminal in a hanging cage

9495 A road repair gang

9697 A pile of flagstones waiting to be laid

9899 A milestone

100 A huge footprint


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Table 758: Scenic Spots

d% Location

12 A tumbling waterfall cascades into a deep pond

34 A bent willow tree provides shelter

56 A ruined bridge carved with dancing angels

78 A quaint wishing-well

910 A limestone gorge filled with ancient trees

1112 A lone tree upon a moor

1314 Mighty stones have weathered into incredible shapes

1516 Carved millstones lie abandoned in a flower meadow

1718 A stone outcropping that looks like a dragon

1920 The ruins of a once-majestic manor house

2122 A crumbling hillside

2324 A farmed valley with lush grass

2526 The still waters of a pool reflect an ancient dolmen

2728 A natural tower of broken, weathered stone

2930 Sunlight suddenly strikes the purple heather

3132 The sun picks out the hillside in a blaze of color

3334 A ruined croft with the chimney still intact

3536 A crumbling gatepost leading to a ruined croft

3738 A cobbled track worn smooth with age

3940 A standing stone in a hollow

4142 Curious weathered stones tumble down the hillside

4344 An old ruined chapel wreathed in ivy

4546 A shallow cave with a moss-covered floor

4748 A stone trough filled with flowers, overlooking a lake

4950 An old stone bridge with a small religious shrine

5152 A cairn with a wide panorama of the countryside

5354 A weathered flagstone path leads to a rustic barn

5556 A ruined tower surrounded by heather


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5758 Ancient trees gather on a small knoll

5960 A fine bridge over a cool swimming hole

6162 A stone circle in a forest clearing

6364 An empty old burial cairn on the edge of a hillside

6566 A forest clearing bathed in sunshine

6768 An abandoned house by a river

6970 A ruined mill surrounded by cascading waterfalls

7172 A mighty oak towers over the path

7374 A village pond with ducks and dragonflies

7576 A holly bush with a ruined house within

7778 A statue of a man with a cloak of flowers

7980 A meadow filled with buttercups

8182 An old graveyard at the foot of a cliff

8384 A flagged ford across a river

8586 An outcrop of rock that looks like an owl

8788 Three intertwined apple trees

8990 A curious rocky tor rising from a small copse of trees

9192 A pond clogged with watercress and lilies

9394 A green lane surrounded by ancient sycamore trees

9596 A natural seat under a cliff, draped with kudzu

9798 Bright red berries swing from the arch of a tree

99100 A hollow holds three graves, surrounded by ivy

d30 Hexcrawling Wilderness Oddities

01. Makeshift altar with humanoid remains and dried blood staining the ground. A sacrifice to some cruel

god took place here.

02. Unconscious man/woman is tied to a tree (or bound to some other wilderness feature). Naked and has

been robbed by brigands. Hungry and weak from dehydration (perhaps a frostbite victim if traveling in

winter season).

03. A pack of wolves (or other animals) is surrounding a woman and small child, threatening to attack.

04. Campsite with a smoldering campfire. Anyone with tracking can make a check to determine there

were 6-7 people camping here a few hours before and left heading the same direction as the party's


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goal. Perhaps a group of adventurers seeking the same destination as the party?

05. Scene of a recent skirmish. Dead humans/demi-humans (possibly adventurers) along with several

gnolls scattered about.

06. Shallow grave with makeshift tombstone, on which is written: "Here lies Ralston. Thief, liar, and

craven."

07. A cougar (or some other animal) chewing on the remains of a goblin.08. A mage sitting under a tree reading over a book. He tells party he is waiting on a friend, but doesn't

mention why or whom. He answers questions vaguely. After a few minutes he starts repeating

himself. Eventually, he fades away/vanishes.

09. A female boar and several piglets. The female will attack if PC's seem threatening to her piglets.

10. An unoccupied cottage. Remains of farm animals outside. Bowls with food on a table

within. Abandoned for some time, but occupants seemingly just up and left.

11. Band of gypsies (possibly lycanthropes.) They offer various sundries and oddities for sale, and will read

the fortunes of the PCs.

12. Lost caravan guard. He/she was guarding a merchant caravan which was attacked by bandits. He/she

fled, and is now lost in the wilderness.

13. Remains of a funeral pyre. Fire has long since burned out. Ashen remains of humanoid on top of pyre.

14. Small pond with a beautiful woman swimming nude, her clothes on the bank. She will seem surprised,

and will attempt to seduce a party member. She is actually a succubus.

15. Skull of a hill giant, now covered in moss and grass in patches. Looking inside the mouth reveals a

small cache with 100sp (and possibly a clue relevant to the adventure/area.)

16. Traveling pilgrims of some lesser deity. They will offer healing, or other priestly services for a

charitable contribution (which is unreasonably high.)

17. Body of a dead adventurer in chain armor, pierced with several arrows. He is holding a sword to his

chest in ritualistic fashion. Searching the body reveals a clue about the PCs goal, or a map to another

site.

18. A chimera flies overhead carrying in one of its jaws the dead body of a human. It won't seem to notice

the party unless they engage it.

19. Mad hermit named Boltus. Adorned in the skins of various animals. He seems crazy, but is actually a

9th level Ranger. If PCs ask questions relevant to their adventure, there is a chance he can give info

amidst his seemingly insane rants.

20. Band of hunters camping. They know the area well, and if PCs are friendly will offer assistance.

21. Large overturned statue of a cloaked figure holding a sword covered in vines and other vegetation. At

base of statue is a secret compartment containing a map/clue of area.

22. Twisted dead tree in the distance with what appears to be a humanoid hanging from a limb by a

rope. When PCs approach, the figure is gone. Tree is gray and dead, and marked with arcane runes of

some foul god.

23. A wandering druid with a bear. He/she will offer assistance and information to area, if PCs cansomehow prove they are not endangering the lands.

24. Stone statues of 3 ogres twisted in horrific poses. They are somewhat crumbling and covered in

vegetation. Perhaps victims of some spell or monster effect from long ago.

25. A magical well seemingly in the middle of nowhere. If PCs drink from the well, they instantly feel

rejuvenated, and gain +1 to all attacks and saving throws for 3d10 turns.

26. A young boy pinned under a fallen tree from a lightning strike. His leg is broken and he can't pull

himself free.

27. A stone bridge over a small river crossing guarded by a gnome mage who seems of little consequence

to adventurers. He charges 50sp to cross his bridge. PCs can easily overpower him and cross the

bridge. If they do so, however, they will be hunted by an Invisible Stalker.

28. A rare fungus is found which has a purple luminescence. If any herbalists are in party, they canidentify as a component for certain disease cures and potions.


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29. A man lying unconscious and naked on the ground. He doesn't remember how he got there, and seems

in a panic with a nervous demeanor. He will flee as soon as possible. Man is actually a werewolf.

30. A small abandoned cave. Entrance is overgrown with vegetation. Inside is a cot, and a locked

chest. Chest contains 100gp.


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Table 761: Eldritch Forest

d% Encounter Avg. CR Source

15 1 pseudodragon 1 Bestiary 229

69 1 werewolf 2 Bestiary 198

1012 1 yellow musk creeper 2 Bestiary 285

1317 1 assassin vine 3 Bestiary 22

1821 1 ettercap 3 Bestiary 129

2224 1 giant mantis 3 Bestiary 200

2531 1 owlbear 4 Bestiary 224

3234 1 hydra 4 Bestiary 178

3539 1d4 worgs 4 Bestiary 280

4045 1 basilisk 5 Bestiary 29

4651 1d4 dryads 5 Bestiary 116

5256 1d4 unicorns 5 Bestiary 269

5759 1d6 centaurs 6 Bestiary 42

6061 1 girallon 6 Bestiary 154

6267 1d4 half-celestial unicorns 6 Bestiary 169

6870 1d4 satyrs 6 Bestiary 241

7173 1 shambling mound 6 Bestiary 246

7475 1 dire bear 7 Bestiary 31

7681 1 nymph 7 Bestiary 217

8285 2d4 pegasi 7 Bestiary 225

8690 1d6 pixies 7 Bestiary 228

9195 1 treant 8 Bestiary 266

9698 1 gorgon 8 Bestiary 165

99100 1 couatl 10 Bestiary 49


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Table 765: Temperate Plains

d% Encounter Avg. CR Source

13 1d8 cats 1 Bestiary 131

47 1 venomous snake 1 Bestiary 255

812 1 bat swarm 2 Bestiary 30

1316 1 ankheg 3 Bestiary 15

1721 1 cockatrice 3 Bestiary 48

2226 2d6 goblins 3 Bestiary 156

2728 2d4 ponies 3 Bestiary 177

2932 1d6 horses 4 Bestiary 177

3337 1d4 giant ants 4 Bestiary 16

3840 1d4 ghouls and 1 ghast 4 Bestiary 146

4144 1d4 dire bats 4 Bestiary 30

4550 1d6 aurochs 5 Bestiary 174

5152 1d4 centaur 5 Bestiary 42

5357 1d4 pegasi 5 Bestiary 225

5860 2d4 wolves 5 Bestiary 278

6167 1d4 bison 6 Bestiary 174

6871 1d6 giant scorpions 6 Bestiary 242

7278 1d8 worgs 6 Bestiary 280

7984 2d6 gnolls 6 Bestiary 155

8589 1d6 rhinoceroses 7 Bestiary 235

9093 1 dire tiger 8 Bestiary 265

9496 1 gorgon 8 Bestiary 165

9798 1 mastadon 9 Bestiary 128

99100 1 guardian naga 10 Bestiary 212

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