Rhynchosaur

This pudgy lizard-like creature has a short, triangular head and a bird-like beak.

Originally Posted by Shade of the En World forums.

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Rhynchosaurs are small, abundant archosauromorph reptiles. These stocky creatures are herbivores, using their beaks to make quick work of tough plants.

These statistics describe a small rhynchosaur of about three feet in length; the largest known rhynchosaurs grow to lengths of about six feet.

Rhynchosaur
Small animal
Hit Dice	½d8 (2 hp)
Initiative	+1
Speed	30 ft. (6 squares)
Armor Class	14 (+1 size, +1 Dexterity, +2 natural), touch 12, flat-footed 13
Base Attack/Grapple	+0/-6
Attack	Bite +2 melee (1d3-2)
Full Attack	Bite +2 melee (1d3-2)
Space/Reach	5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks	–
Special Qualities	Low-Light Vision, Scent
Saves	Fort +4, Ref +3, Will +1
Abilities	Strength 7, Dexterity 13, Constitution 10, Intelligence 1, Wisdom 12, Charisma 2
Skills	Hide +6, Listen +2, Spot +2, Survival +2
Feats	Great Fortitude, Weapon Finesse (B)
Environment	Warm forest and plains
Organization	Solitary, pair, or herd (5-20)
Challenge Rating	¼
Treasure	None
Alignment	Always neutral
Advancement	1 HD (Small); 2 HD (Medium)
Level Adjustment	—

COMBAT

Rhynchosaurs will bite if significantly disturbed.

Originally appeared in Dragon Magazine #112 (1986).