Bison

This creature has small, upward-pointing horns, a shaggy coat of fur, and a large hump on its shoulders.

Bison (CR 4)

Large Animal
Alignment: Neutral
Initiative: +0
Senses: Low-Light Vision, Scent; Perception +8

Speed: 40 feet
Space: 10 feet

Defense

Armor Class: 17, touch 9, flat-footed 17 (+8 natural, -1 size)
Hit Points: 42 (5d8+20)
Saving Throws: Fort +8, Ref +4, Will +1

Offense

Melee: gore +10 (2d6+12)
Reach: 5 feet

Special Attacks: stampede (see aurochs), Trample (2d6+12, DC 20)

Statistics

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
27 (+8)	10 (+0)	19 (+4)	2 (-4)	11 (+0)	4 (-3)

Base Attack Bonus: +3
CMB +12
CMD 22 (26 vs. Trip)

Feats: Endurance, Powerful Maneuvers

Skills: Perception +8

Languages:

Special Abilities

NONE

Ecology

Environment: Cold or Temperate Plains
Organization: solitary, pair, or herd (3-30)
Treasure: none


Bison are large herd animals. They can grow as long as 12 feet and as tall as 7 feet at the shoulder. Average bison weigh 2,200 pounds. The bison's statistics can be used for almost any larger herd animal, such as the buffalo.

Bison frighten far less easily than their domesticated cousins and are much more aggressive when protecting the herd or their young. Adult bulls are extremely confrontational in mating season, and even kill one another in pursuit of particular females.

After mating season, herds of bison tend to separate into smaller herds in preparation for the arrival of new calves. Bison companions are identical to aurochs animal companions.