Wakaleo

Somewhat resembling a hairless lion, this creature is about the size of a medium dog.

Originally Posted by Shade of the En World forums.

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A wakaleo is the size of a medium-sized dog, about 4 feet long and weighing 100 to 150 pounds.

Wakaleo
Medium animal
Hit Dice	2d8+2 (11 hp)
Initiative	+3
Speed	30 ft. (6 squares)
Armor Class	15 (+3 Dexterity, +2 natural), touch 13, flat-footed 12
Base Attack/Grapple	+1/+6
Attack	Bite +6 melee (2d6+5/18-20/x3)
Full Attack	Bite +6 melee (2d6+5/18-20/x3) and 2 claws +1 melee (1d4+2)
Space/Reach	5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks	Augmented critical, improved grab, pounce
Special Qualities	Low-Light Vision, Scent
Saves	Fort +8, Ref +6, Will +1
Abilities	Strength 21, Dexterity 16, Constitution 13, Intelligence 2, Wisdom 13, Charisma 6
Skills	Balance +7, Climb +9, Hide +9*, Listen +4, Move Silently +9, Spot +3,
Feats	Stealthy
Environment	Temperate and warm plains and forests
Organization	Solitary
Challenge Rating	2
Treasure	None
Alignment	Always neutral
Advancement	3-6 HD (Medium)
Level Adjustment	–

COMBAT

Like other marsupial lions, a wakaleo is an ambush predator, often striking from trees thanks to its skill at Climbing.

Augmented Critical (Ex): A marsupial lion’s bite threatens a critical hit on a natural attack roll of 18–20, dealing triple damage on a successful critical hit.

Improved Grab (Ex): To use this ability, a marsupial lion must hit with its bite attack. It can then attempt to start a grapple as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity. If it wins the grapple check, it establishes a hold and deals automatic bite damage each round.

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

Skills: A wakaleo has +4 racial bonus on Balance, Climb, Hide, and Move Silently checks.

*In areas of tall grass or heavy undergrowth, the Hide bonus improves to +12.

Originally appeared in Dragon Magazine #186 (1992).