Dire, Capybara

Originally Posted by Nilbog of the Wizards Community forums.

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Dire capybaras are huge, pugnacious, semi-aquatic rodents. They are from 8 to 9 feet long and weigh up to 1,200 pounds.

Unlike normal capybaras, dire capybaras have sharp, protruding tusks in both jaws, making their bites very dangerous. Dire capybaras also have a very thick hide, and hair matted to such a degree that it forms an armor.

Dire Capybara
Size/Type	Large animal
Hit Dice	4d8+8 (26 hp)
Initiative	+0
Speed	30 ft. (6 squares), Swim 20 ft.
Armor Class	15 (-1 size, +6 natural), touch 9, flat-footed 15
Base Attack/Grapple	+3/+9
Attack	Bite +6 melee (1d8+4)
Full Attack	Bite +6 melee (1d8+4)
Space/Reach	10 ft./5 ft.
Special Qualities	Low-Light Vision
Saves	Fort +6, Ref +4, Will +2
Abilities	Strength 17, Dexterity 10, Constitution 15, Intelligence 2, Wisdom 13, Charisma 8
Skills	Listen +4, Spot +5, Swim +11
Feats	Run, Weapon Focus (bite)
Environment	Warm forests, marshes, and aquatic
Organization	Solitary, pair, or herd (3-8)
Challenge Rating	2
Advancement	5-8 HD (Large); 9-12 HD (Huge)
Level Adjustment	–

Combat

Dire capybaras do not eat large creatures, but will attack creatures entering their territory. They are especially aggressive and territorial during mating season.

Skills: A dire capybara has a +8 racial bonus on Swim checks and can always choose to take 10 on a Swim check, even if rushed or threatened.