Postosuchus

A large crocodilian creature charges forward with unbelievable speed. Its mouth drips saliva as it opens with eagerness. Massive teeth rim its short, deep jaw. There is a strip of red that runs down its back.

Originally Posted by Darknecromancer of the Wizards Community forums.

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Postosuchus are an early predator that resemble crocodiles in body, but they are much faster and their jaws are built for crushing rather than thrashing. They are some 20 ft in length, with a large portion of that length taken up by their massive maws. They are capable of standing on their back legs for a time is they need to Intimidate larger creatures or to reach prey that thought they were safe in trees. They can stand up to about 6 ½ feet. While not truly dinosaurs, they were the top predators in their time and were unopposed for 7 million years.

Postosuchus
huge animal
Hit Dice	12d8 +36 ( 90 hp)
Initiative	+2 (+2 Dexterity)
Speed	40 feet (8 squares)
Armor Class	17 (+7 natural, +2 Dexterity, -2 size) , Touch 10, Flat Footed 15
Base Attack	+9
Attack	Bite +16 melee (2d8 +9)
Space/Reach	15 ft/ 15 ft
Special Attacks	Crushing Bite
Special Qualities	Low Light Vision, Scent
Saves	Fort +9, Ref +8, Will +6
Abilities	Strength 22, Dexterity 14, Constitution 17, Intelligence 2, Wisdom 14, Charisma 7
Skills	Hide +13, Listen +15, Spot +15
Feats	Alertness, Improved Natural Attack (Bite), Weapon Focus (Bite)
Environment	Warm Lands
Organization	Solitary, or pair
Challenge rating	10
Treasure	none
Alignment	Always Neutral
Advancement	13-20 HD (Huge)

Combat

Crushing Bite The bite of a Postosuchus deals significant damage on its own, but also has a crippling effect on those bitten in case the Postosuchus is unable to keep up with it. Creatures bitten by a Postosuchus take 1 point of strength damage for ever bite they receive.