Sea Cat (CR 4)

Large Magical Beast
Alignment: Always neutral
Initiative: +1 (Dex); Senses: darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision, scent, Listen +8, and Spot +7

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AC: 18 (-1 size, +1 Dex, +8 natural), touch 10, flat-footed 17
Hit Dice: 6d10+18 (51 hp)
Fort +8, Ref +6, Will +5

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Speed: 10 ft., swim 40 ft.
Space: 10 ft./5 ft.
Base Attack +6; Grapple +14
Attack: Claw +9 melee
Full Attack: 2 claws +9 melee and bite +4 melee
Damage: Claw 1d6+4, bite 1d8+2
Special Attacks/Actions: Rend 2d6+6

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Abilities: Str 19, Dex 12, Con 17, Int 2, Wis 13, Cha 10
Special Qualities: hold breath
Feats: Alertness; Endurance; Iron Will
Skills: Listen +8, Spot +7, and Swim +12
Advancement: 7-9 HD (Large); 10-18 HD (Huge)

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Climate/Terrain: Temperate aquatic
Organization: Solitary, pair or pride (5-12)
Treasure/Possessions: None

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Source: Monster Manual

Hold Breath (Ex): A sea cat can hold its breath for a number of rounds equal to 6 x its Constitution score before it risks drowning.

Rend (Ex): A sea cat that hits with both claw attacks latches onto the opponent's body and tears the flesh. This automatically deals an extra 2d6+6 points of damage.

Skills: A sea cat has a +8 racial bonus on any Swim check to perform some special action or avoid a hazard. It can always choose to take 10 on a Swim check, even if distracted or endangered. It can use the run action while swimming, provided it swims in a straight line.

Sea cats attack on sight, either for food or to defend their territory, and use both claws and teeth to grab and rend their prey. They display tremendous courage always fighting to the death, even against creatures many times their size. Pairs and prides of sea cats attack in concert, trying to wear the opponent down until one beast can dispatch it.