Troll
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Trolls are horrid carnivores found in all climes, from arctic wastelands to tropical jungles. Most creatures avoid these beasts, who know no fear and attack unceasingly when hungry.

Description

This big bipedal creature is about one and a half times as tall as a human but very thin. It has long and ungainly arms and legs. The legs end in great three-toed feet, the arms in wide, powerful hand with sharpened claws. The hide is rubbery, and its hair is thick and ropy, and seems to writhe with its own energy.

Trolls have ravenous appetites, devouring everything from grubs to bears and humanoids. They often lair near settlements and hunt the inhabitants until they devour every last one.

Trolls walk upright but hunched forward with sagging shoulders. Their gait is uneven, and when they run, their arms dangle and drag along the ground. For all this seeming awkwardness, trolls are very agile.

A typical adult troll stands 9 feet tall and weighs 500 pounds. Females are slightly larger than males. A troll’s rubbery hide is moss green, mottled green and gray, or putrid gray. The hair is usually greenish black or iron gray.

Combat

Trolls have no fear of death. They launch themselves into combat without hesitation, flailing wildly at the closest opponent. Even when confronted with fire, they try to get around the flames and attack.

Game Statistics

TROLL___CR 5
CE large giant
Init +2; Senses darkvision 90 ft., low-light vision, scent; Listen +5, Spot +6
Languages Giant
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AC 16, touch 11, flat-footed 14
hp 63 (6 HD); regeneration 5
Fort +11, Ref +4, Will +3
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Speed 30 ft. (6 squares)
Melee two claws +9 (1d6+6) and
Melee bite +4 (1d6+3)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft.
Base Atk +4; Grp +14
Atk Options rend 2d6+9
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Abilities Str 23, Dex 14, Con 23, Int 6, Wis 9, Cha 6
Feats Alertness, Iron Will, Track
Skills Listen +5, Spot +6
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Rend (Ex) If a troll hits with both claw attacks, it latches onto the opponent’s body and tears the flesh. This attack automatically deals an additional 2d6+9 points of damage.
Regeneration (Ex) Fire and acid deal normal damage to a troll. If a troll loses a limb or body part, the lost portion regrows in 3d6 minutes. The creature can reattach the severed member instantly by holding it to the stump.

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