(Dinosaur) Tuojiangosaurus

This creature looks a lot like a Stegosaurus, except that its plates become thinner towards the top of its back. Three spikes grow out of the shoulders of both front legs.

Originally Posted by LOTRfan of the Giant in the Playground Forums forums.      
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Tuojiangosaurus is a lesser stegosaur, but very closely related to its larger brethren. It lives in both swamps and grasslands, especially by rivers. Tuojiangosaurs are not as strong as Stegosaurs, and, as a result, are often preyed upon by foes who would never think of attacking a fully grown stegosaurus. Averaging 23 ft. long and weighing 4 tons, Tuojiangosaurus is still a threat, however.  

Tuojiangosaurus
Huge animal
Hit Dice	13d8
Initiative	-2
Speed	30 ft.
Armor Class	16 (+10 natural, -2 size, -2 Dexterity), touch 6, flatfooted 16
Base Attack/Grapple	+9/+24
Attack	Tail swipe +16 melee (1d12+7 damage)
Full Attack	Tail swipe +16/+7 melee (1d12+7 damage)
Space/Reach	15 ft./10 ft.
Special Attacks	—–
Special Qualities	Scent, lowlight vision, extended tail
Saves	Fort +12, Ref +6, Will +4
Abilities	Strength 24, Dexterity 7, Constitution 19, Intelligence 1, Wisdom 10, Charisma 8
Skills	Spot +8, Listen +8
Feats	Improved Toughness, Power Attack, Cleave, Great Cleave, Improved Critical (Tail)
Environment	Warm Plains
Organization	Solitary, pair, or herd (3-10)
Challenge Rating	7
Treasure	None
Alignment	Always Neutral
Advancement	14-23 HD (Huge); 24-33 HD (Gargantuan)

Combat

Few wish to engage the Tuojiangosaurus in close combat. Its spiked shoulders prevent most from attempting to grab it, while its long tail gives it excellent range compared to most quadrupeds.

Extended Tail (Ex): Unlike most huge quadrupeds, the Tuojiangosaurus is treated as having a reach of 15 ft. when using its tail swipe attack.

Spiked Armor (Ex): Whenever a creature grapples a Tuojiangosaurus the creature suffers 4d6 points of piercing damage.