Badger
CR 0, N Small Animal
Senses: Perception 5, Low Light Vision, ScentThis special quality allows a creature to detect approaching enemies, sniff out hidden foes, and track by sense of smell. Creatures with the scent ability can identify familiar odors just as humans do familiar sights. The creature can detect opponents within 30 feet by sense of smell. If the opponent is upwind, the range increases to 60 feet; if downwind, it drops to 15 feet. Strong scents, such as smoke or rotting garbage, can be detected at twice the ranges noted above. Overpowering scents, such as skunk musk or troglodyte stench, can be detected at triple normal range. When a creature detects a scent, the exact location of the source is not revealed-only its presence somewhere within range. The creature can take a move action to note the direction of the scent. When the creature is within 5 feet of the source, it pinpoints the source's location. A creature with the scent ability can follow tracks by smell with a perception check instead of using the Track skill.
Speed: 30 ft., burrow 10 ft. Skills: None
Languages: None
Ability Scores: Str 10 (+2), Dex 13 (+3), Con 15 (+4), Int 2 (-4), Wis 12 (+1), Cha 6 (-2)
INIT: +1 CP: +0 HP: 9 (1d8+5) SA: -- DC: 13
AC: 13 Touch: 12 Flat-footed: 12 [+1 Dodge, +1 Natural, +1 Size]
SR: -- Vulnerable: -- Resistant: -- Bypass: --
Immunity: -- Effect Immunity: --
Attacks
- Melee (Natural) - 1 x bite +1 (1d3). Reach: 5 ft.
- Melee (Natural) - 2 x claws +1 (1d2). Reach: 5 ft.
Blood Rage (Free)(ex) - When the Badger takes damage in combat, on its next turn it can fly into a rage as a free action. It gains advantage on Strength and Constitution checks, gains a +1 to attack and damage, and takes a -2 penalty to AC. The rage lasts as long as the battle or 1 minute, whichever is shorter. It cannot end its rage voluntarily.
Environment: temperate forests
Organization: None
Treasure: incidental
The squat, waddling badger trudges forth. Thrusting its flattened nose about the ground, it sniffs incessantly.
The squat, burrowing badger is plentiful in most temperate forests. Most species are carnivorous, though some eat a variety of meat, insects, and vegetables. The badger possesses a fierceness and natural tenacity, while its stubby legs and wide, seemingly portly stature belie the creature's actual strength and speed. A typical badger has dark brownish-gray fur highlighted with white markings, such as bands or striped masks about the eyes. These markings are distinct and vary by species. While generally friendly, if threatened or otherwise provoked, badgers can become fierce combatants. Once engaged with an opponent, they typically fight until slain. In combat, they fight with their sharp, needle-like teeth and long, curved claws, which they otherwise use for digging.
