Encounters: Thunder Peaks Mid-region
Bear, Cave (CR 4)
Large Animal
            
Alignment: Always neutral
            
Initiative: +1 (Dex); Senses: low-light vision, scent, Listen +4, and Spot +7
AC: 15 (-1 size, +1 Dex, +5 natural), touch 10, flat-footed 14
            
Hit Dice: 7d8+24 (61 hp)
            
Fort +9, Ref +6, Will +3
Speed: 40 ft.
            
Space: 10 ft./5 ft.
            
Base Attack +5; Grapple +17
Attack: Claw +12 melee
Full Attack: 2 claws +12 melee and bite +7 melee
            
Damage: Claw 1d8+8, bite 2d8+4
            
Special Attacks: Improved grab
Abilities: Str 27, Dex 13, Con 19, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6
            
Special Qualities: 
            
Feats: Endurance; Run; Track
            
Skills: Listen +4, Spot +7, and Swim +12
            
Advancement: 9-12 HD (Large)
Climate/Terrain: Any Land
            
Organization: Solitary or pair
            
Treasure: none
Source:  Converted
These massive carnivores weigh more than 1,800 pounds and stand nearly 12 feet tall when they rear up on their hind legs. They are bad-tempered and territorial. Cave bears can be found in nearly every climate.