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Monsters

Id15
NameBugbear
Size and TypeMedium-Size Humanoid (Goblinoid)
Hit Dice3d8+3 (16)
Initiative+1 (Dex)
Speed30 ft.
Armor Class17 (+1 Dex, +3 natural, +2 leather, +1 small shield)
AttacksMorningstar +4 melee; or javelin +3 ranged
DamageMorningstar 1d8+2; or javelin 1d6+2
Face and Reach5 ft. by 5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks
Special QualitiesDarkvision 60 ft.
Saves_Fort2
Saves_Ref4
Saves_Will1
AbilitiesStr 15, Dex 12, Con 13, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 9
SkillsClimb +2, Hide +3, Listen +3, Move Silently +6, Spot +3
FeatsAlertness
Climate and TerrainAny underground
OrganizationSolitary, gang (2-4), or band (11-20 plus 150%noncombatants plus 2 2nd-level sergeants and 1 leader of 2nd-5th level)
CR2
TreasureStandard
AlignmentUsually chaotic evil
AdvancementBy character class
Description

Bugbears speak Goblin and Common.

Combat

Bugbears prefer to ambush opponents whenever possible. When hunting, they normally send scouts ahead of the main group who, if they spy prey, return to report and bring up reinforcements. Bugbear attacks are coordinated, and their tactics are sound if not brilliant.

Skills: Bugbears receive a +4 racial bonus to Move Silently checks.

Bugbear Characters

A bugbear's favored class is rogue. Most bugbear leaders are fighters or fighter/rogues. Bugbear clerics (favored weapon: morningstar) can choose any two of the following domains: Chaos, Evil, Trickery, and War.