Lizard, Riding (CR 2)

Large Animal
Alignment: Always neutral
Initiative: +2 (Dex); Senses: scent, Listen +3, and Spot +3

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AC: 14 (-1 size, +2 Dex, +3 natural), touch 11, flat-footed 12
Hit Dice: 4d8+12 (30 hp)
Fort +7, Ref +6, Will +2

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Speed: 40 ft., climb 40 ft.
Space: 10 ft./5 ft.
Base Attack +3; Grapple +11
Attack: Bite +6 melee, 2 claws +1 melee
Full Attack: Bite +6 melee, 2 claws +1 melee
Damage: Bite 2d4+4, claw 1d3+2
Special Attacks/Actions: -

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Abilities: Str 19, Dex 15, Con 17, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 10
Special Qualities:
Feats: Alertness; Endurance
Skills: Climb +14, Hide +0, Jump +11, Listen +3, and Spot +3
Advancement: -

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Climate/Terrain: Any underground
Organization: Solitary
Treasure/Possessions: None

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Source: Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting

The riding lizard walks upright, much like the deinonychus, or velociraptor. It attacks with a powerful bite and two small foreclaws, but does not leap or rake its foes. Like the pack lizard, it can walk on walls or ceilings, so it is the general steed of intelligent races in the Underdark. A light load for a riding lizard is 116 pounds, a medium load is 233 pounds, and a heavy load is 350 pounds.