Orca

This sleek black whale has a distinctive white patch near each eye and a mouth filled with sharp teeth.

Orca (CR 5)

Huge Animal
Alignment: Neutral
Initiative: +6
Senses: Blindsight 120 feet, Low-Light Vision; Perception +19

Speed: Swim 80 feet
Space: 15 feet

Defense

Armor Class: 16, touch 10, flat-footed 14 (+2 Dex, +6 natural, -2 size)
Hit Points: 67 (9d8+27)
Saving Throws: Fort +9, Ref +8, Will +5

Offense

Melee: bite +13 (2d6+12)
Reach: 10 feet

Statistics

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
27 (+8)	15 (+2)	16 (+3)	2 (-4)	15 (+2)	6 (-2)

Base Attack Bonus: +6
CMB +16
CMD 28

Feats: Endurance, Improved Initiative, Skill Focus (Perception, Swim), Weapon Focus (bite)

Skills: Perception +19, Swim +28

• Racial Modifiers: +8 Perception

Languages:

Special Qualities: Hold Breath (as dolphin)

Special Abilities

NONE

Ecology

Environment: Cold Oceans
Organization: solitary, pair, or pod (3-20)
Treasure: none


The orca, or "killer whale," is actually the largest species of dolphin. Adult orcas are typically 15-25 feet long and weigh 8,000-12,000 pounds.

Orca Companions Starting Statistics: Size Medium; Speed swim 80 ft.; AC +1 natural armor; Attack bite (1d6 Ability Scores Str 11, Dex 19, Con 10, Int 2, Wis 14, Cha 6; Special Qualities low-light vision, hold breath.

7th-Level Advancement: Size Large; AC +2 natural armor; Attack bite (1d8 Ability Scores Str +8, Dex -2, Con +4; Special Qualities blindsight 120 ft.