Babbler

This creature stands taller than a human and appears as a cross between a lizardman and gorgosaurus. Its reptilian body is covered in yellow scales and its underbelly is gray. Strange symbols and patterns of grayish-brown can be seen on its back.

Babbler (CR 3)

Large Magical Beast
Alignment: Chaotic Evil
Initiative: +5
Senses: Darkvision 60 feet, Low-Light Vision, Scent; Perception +10

Speed: 40 feet, 20feet on two legs
Space: 10 feet

Defense

Armor Class: 14, touch 10, flat-footed 14 (+1 Dex, +4 natural, -1 size)
Hit Points: 30 (4d10+8)
Saving Throws: Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +3

Offense

Melee: 2 claws +7 (1d4+4) and bite +7 (1d6+4)
Reach: 5 feet

Special Attacks: sneak attack +2d6

Statistics

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
18 (+4)	13 (+1)	12 (+1)	10 (+0)	14 (+2)	11 (+0)

Base Attack Bonus: +4
CMB +9
CMD 20 (24 vs. Trip)

Feats: Improved Initiative, Skill Focus (Perception)

Skills: Acrobatics +10, Climb +9, Perception +10, Stealth +2 (+6 when slithering) , Swim +8

• Racial Modifiers: +4 Acrobatics, +4 Stealth when slithering, +4 Swim

Languages: Babbler, Common (cannot speak Common)

Special Abilities

NONE

Ecology

Environment: Temperate Marshes
Organization: solitary or pack (2-4)
Treasure: standard


Babblers have a large, strong tail that keeps them balanced when they stand on their hind legs (particularly during combat). Most of their time is spent slithering on their stomach in search of prey. The babbler is a carnivore and is quite fond of human, elven, and dwarven flesh. A babbler stands about 8 feet tall and weighs around 700 pounds.

A babbler attempts to ambush its opponents by slithering within range and then rearing on its hind legs and attacking. In combat, it slashes with its claws and snaps with its vicious bite.

Credit The Babbler originally appeared in the First Edition Fiend Folio (© TSR/Wizards of the Coast, 1981) and is used by permission. Copyright Notice Authors Scott Greene and Clark Peterson, based on original material by Jeremy Goodwin and Ian McDowell.