Racoon

This animal is about the size of a small dog. Its fur is brownish-grey, and its bushy tail is ringed in black. Its paws and ears are black as well, and it has a black and white mask-like marking on its face.

Racoon (CR 1/6)

Tiny Animal
Alignment: Neutral
Initiative: +2
Senses: Low-Light Vision; Perception +9

Speed: 20 feet, Climb 20 feet
Space: 2 1/2 feet

Defense

Armor Class: 14, touch 14, flat-footed 12 (+2 Dex, +2 size)
Hit Points: 4 (1d8)
Saving Throws: Fort +2, Ref +4, Will +1

Offense

Melee: bite +4 (1d3-3)
Reach: 0 feet

Statistics

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
5 (-3)	15 (+2)	10 (+0)	2 (-4)	12 (+1)	5 (-3)

Base Attack Bonus: +0
CMB +0
CMD 7 (11 vs. Trip)

Feats: Weapon Finesse

Skills: Climb +10, Perception +9, Stealth +10, Swim +6

• Racial Modifiers: +4 Perception, +4 Swim

Languages:

Special Abilities

NONE

Ecology

Environment: Temperate Forests
Organization: solitary, pair, or family (1 adult plus 1-4 young)
Treasure: incidental


Raccoons are small nocturnal omnivores that live in all but the warmest and coldest forests. They prefer to dwell near lakes and rivers, where their primary nourishment consists of fresh-water shellfish, frogs, lizards, and berries. Males often travel up to four or five miles from the lair in search of food while females tend to stay closer, especially if there are young raccoons in the den. They make their dens in trees or caves, mines, burrows, buildings, or sewers. Those found in populated areas feed on leftover or discarded food and trash. When food is scarce, raccoons in any environment often resort to eating the remains of dead animals.

Raccoons mate in the spring, gestation usually lasts about 60 days, and bear 1d8 live young (only about half of which survive to adulthood) which stay with their mother for about a year. The kits are capable of hunting on their own after only 3 months, however. Females reach maturity after about 1 year; males after about 2 years. Raccoons are smart, curious animals that have a reputation for mischief. It is not irony that gave the raccoon a bandit-like mask.

In combat a raccoon engages in an intimidating display of shrill growls, stamping feet, and puffed up fur. Raccoons have sharp, strong teeth and use them well if cornered. Like all small mammals, however, raccoons prefer to avoid actual combat if at all possible.

Familiar

As a familiar, a raccoon provides its master with a +3 bonus on Sleight of Hand checks.

Copyright Notice

Author Scott Greene.