This bear-sized predator is long and low-slung. Its soft fur and intelligent expression contrast with its glistening fangs.
Dire Weasel CR 3
XP 800
N Large animal
Init +3; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +11
Defense
AC 17, touch 12, flat-footed 14 (+3 Dex, +5 natural, –1 size)
hp 32 (5d8+10)
Fort +6, Ref +7, Will +2
Offense
Speed 40 ft.
Melee bite +8 (1d8+7 plus grab)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft.
Special Attacks blood drain (1d4+1 Con), blood rage, grab
Statistics
Str 21, Dex 16, Con 14, Int 2, Wis 13, Cha 11
Base Atk +3; CMB +9 (+13 grapple); CMD 22 (26 vs. trip)
Feats Combat Reflexes, Skill Focus (Perception), Weapon Focus (bite)
Skills Climb +9, Perception +11, Stealth +10, Swim +11; Racial Modifiers +4 Climb, +2 Perception, +6 Stealth, +2 Swim
SQ compression
Ecology
Environment any land
Organization solitary, pair, or den (3–6)
Treasure incidental
Common in a variety of environments and climates, dire weasels are larger relatives of normal weasels. They're relentless predators known for their fearless nature and killing frenzies, and are dangerous to farmsteads and settlements—they not only prey on cattle and horses, but also target humanoids. Those that do often become obsessed with the taste of that flesh and hunt such prey exclusively.
Sometimes, dire weasels are trained to be mounts by evil humanoids—usually by bugbears or hobgoblins.
Measuring 12 feet long, a dire weasel stands 4 feet tall at the shoulder and weighs around 900 pounds.
The predatory nature of this wolf-sized creature is revealed by its long teeth, sleekly muscular body, and belligerent hiss.
Giant Weasel CR 1
XP 400
N Medium animal
Init +4; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +7
Defense
AC 15, touch 14, flat-footed 11 (+4 Dex, +1 natural)
hp 9 (2d8)
Fort +3, Ref +7, Will +1
Offense
Speed 40 ft.
Melee bite +5 (1d6+3 plus grab)
Special Attacks blood drain (1d2 Con), grab
Statistics
Str 14, Dex 19, Con 10, Int 2, Wis 13, Cha 11
Base Atk +1; CMB +3 (+7 grapple); CMD 17 (21 vs. trip)
Feats Weapon Finesse
Skills Climb +6, Perception +7, Stealth +10, Swim +8; Racial Modifiers +4 Climb, +2 Perception, +6 Stealth, +2 Swim
SQ compression
Ecology
Environment any land
Organization solitary, pair, or den (3–6)
Treasure incidental
Like their smaller cousins, giant weasels have long, slender bodies and short legs, and come in a variety of colors from reddish brown to snowy white. Giant weasels are active and tenacious predators, and have a reputation for being as clever as they are quick. Both highly aggressive and extremely territorial, they frequently attack creatures that are much larger than they are.
Giant weasels are often trained to serve as guards and mounts by various Small humanoids. Adult giant weasels can grow to be 5 feet long, stand as high as 2-1/2 feet tall at the shoulder, and weigh up to 150 pounds.
