Enhanced animal

Information in this section contains spoilers for the Sewer Science campaign.

Information in this section is for DMs.

An enhanced animal is an animal (the base animal) enhanced with humanoid aspects (increased intelligence, size and superior manual dexterity and opposable thumbs). Enhanced animals are created a a laboratory by a magical and alchemical process.

Template

"Enhanced animal" is a template that can be added to any (non-magical) animal (the base animal). The base animal gains Intelligence +4 (and the ability to speak common), Dexterity +2, and may wear armour and attack with weapons.

The challenge rating is that of the base creature +1.

Enhanced Dire Rat Rogue

Size/Type	Enhanced Dire Rat, 3rd level Rogue Small Monstrous Humanoid
Hit Dice	1d8+3d6+4 (19 hp)
Initiative	+4
Speed	40 ft., climb 30 ft.
Armour class	19 (+1 size, +4 Dex, +1 natural, +3 armour), touch 15, flatfooted 15
Base Attack/Grapple	+2/-2
Attack	Masterwork Shortbow +7 ranged (1d4 damage) or Bite +6 melee (1d4 plus disease)
Full Attack	(as above)
Space/Reach	5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks	Disease, sneak Attack (+2d6)
Special Qualities	Evasion, low-light vision, scent
Saves	Fort +4, Ref +9, Will +4
Abilities	Str 10, Dex 19, Con 12, Int 5, Wis 12, Cha 4
Skills	Climb +14, Hide +11, Listen +7, Move Silently +7, Spot +7, Swim +11
Feats	Alertness, Point Blank Shot, Rapid Shot, Weapon FinesseB.
Environment	Any
Organization	Solitary or pack (11-20)
Challenge Rating	3
Treasure	None
Alignment	Neutral
Advancement	2-3 HD (Small); 4-6 HD (Medium)
Level Adjustment	+0
	B bonus feat.

Equipment

• Masterwork studded leather armour
• Masterwork shortbow (and 20 arrows)
• Dagger
• 2x tanglefoot bag
• 2x potion of Cure Moderate Wounds (2d8+3)

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