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Medium-size/Large-size shapechanger

HD: 7d10 +21(59 HP)

Initiative: +0, +2(Dex) as Griffon

Speed: 30ft; 30ft, Fly 80ft(average) as Griffon

AC:12(+2 natural); 19(-1 size, +2 Dex, +8natural)

Attacks: unarmed strike +0 melee; bite +8 melee, 2 claws +3 melee as Griffon

Damage: unarmed strike 1d3 subdual; bite 2d6+4, claw 1d4+2 as Griffon

Face/Reach: 5ft by 5ft / 5ft; 5ft by 10ft / 5ft as Griffon

Special Attacks: Pounce, Rake 1d6+2, Curse of Lycanthropy as Griffon

Special Qualities: Scent, Alternate form, Damage reduction as Griffon

Saves: Fort +10, Ref+7, Will+5

Abilities: Str 18, Dex 15, Con 16, Int 10, Wis 13, Cha 9; Str 28, Dex 17, Con 19, Int 10, Wis 13, Cha 7

Skills: Jump+2, Listen +10, Spot+15, search+4; Jump+8, Listen+14, Spot+19(+4 during the day), Search+8, as Griffon

Feats: Improved Control Shape

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Climate/Terrain: Temperate and warm hills and mountains

Organization: Solitary, pair, or pride(6-10)

Challange Rating: 6

Treasure: none

Alignment:neutral or neutral good

Advancement: by character class

WereGriffon
Weregriffons in humanoid form are tall and well muscled.  They are quick tempered and noble.  They usually herd horses as though they were cattle to supply food for their families (if they have one).  They tend to behave like lions, having a leader resembling a pride in many ways.  Weregriffons that lead a pride often have three or four wives.

Combat
Weregriffons fight as normal griffons, preferring to pounce on their prey, either diving to attack or leaping from above.

Pounce (Ex): If a Weregriffon dives or leaps upon a foe during the first round of combat, it can make a full attack even if it has already taken a move action.

Rake (Ex): A Weregriffon that pounces on an opponent can make two rake attacks(+8 melee) with its hind legs for 1d6+2 slashing damage each.

Skills: Weregriffons receive a +6 racial bonus to JUMP checks.  They also receive a +6 racial bonus to SPOT checks in daylight.

Carrying Capacity: A light load for a Weregriffon is up to 300lb; a medium load, 301-600lb; and a heavy load, 601-900lb.

Contributed by Thomas Wilson
(08-22-2004)