Dinosaur, Utahraptor

This large dinosaur is birdlike in appearance. Its wicked talons sport a huge curved claw on the second toe of each foot. Utahraptors are the largest known dromaeosaurs, the group of dinosaurs commonly known as raptors. It is a larger relative of deinonychus, and is unrelated to the megaraptor, which is no longer considered a dromaeosaur. Utahraptors are up to 21 feet long and can weigh 1,500 pounds.

Originally Posted by Shade of the En World forums.
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This predator stands upright, with muscled forelimbs, sinuous tail, and 6-inch-long hooked claws. A long reptilian snout opens wide with a short bark to display a set of deadly sharp teeth.

Utahraptors are clever predators that like to hunt in packs and ambush their prey. They prefer lone targerts, but if they’re hungry enough, or if they outnumber the group, they are just as likely to attack.

Dinosaur, Utahraptor
Large animal
Hit Dice	7d8+42 (73 hp)
Initiative	+1
Speed	60 ft. (12 squares)
Armor Class	17 (-1 size, +1 Dexterity, +7 natural), touch 10, flat-footed 16
Base Attack/Grapple	+5/+17
Attack	Talons +7 melee (2d6+8)
Full Attack	Talons +7 melee (2d6+8) and 2 foreclaws +5 melee (1d4+4) and bite +5 melee (2d6+4)
Space/Reach	10 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks	Pounce
Special Qualities	Low-Light Vision, Scent
Saves	Fort +12, Ref +6, Will +5
Abilities	Strength 27, Dexterity 13, Constitution 23, Intelligence 2, Wisdom 12, Charisma 10
Skills	Hide +6, Jump +30, Listen +10, Spot +10, Survival +10
Feats	Iron Will (B), Multiattack, Run, Track
Environment	Warm forests
Organization	Solitary, pair, or pack (3–6)
Challenge Rating	5
Treasure	None
Alignment	Always neutral
Advancement	8-14 HD (Large); 15-21 HD (Huge)
Level Adjustment	–

COMBAT

Like its smaller relative the deinonychus, a utahraptor hunts by running down prey, then pouncing and ripping with its rear talons as it claws and bites. The talons count as one attack.

Pounce (Ex): If a utahraptor charges, it can make a full attack.

Skills: A utahraptor has a +8 racial bonus on Hide, Jump, Listen, Spot, and Survival checks.

Originally appeared in Dungeon Magazine #54 (1995).