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| MonsterName = Guard Drake
== Guard Drake (CR 2) ==


Drakes are reptilian beasts that compete in the wild against wolves, bears, and other modest predators. They are omnivores when required (although they prefer meat) and their slow, efficient metabolisms mean an amazing number of them can live in a given area.
| Image = Guard_Drake_1.png
  <!--Value: file name and extension only (e.g. "monster_picture.jpg")-->


Drakes are often captured by Rangers and sold as guards or pets.  They are alien and extremely ferocious, especially in packs.  There is nothing 'cuddly' or 'cute' about a guard drake. 
| Role =
  <!--Values: Heavy, Killer, Leader, Minion, Shooter, Sneak, Tank, Threat, Villain, or leave blank-->


Drakes make loud shrill hisses when angered or frightened that are easily as loud and distinctive as a dog's bark.
| Description = Drakes are reptilian beasts that compete in the wild against wolves, bears, and other modest predators.  They are omnivores when required (although they prefer meat) and their slow, efficient metabolisms mean an amazing number of them can live in a given area.


=== GENERAL ===
: Drakes are often captured by Rangers and sold as guards or pets.  They are alien and extremely ferocious, especially in packs.  There is nothing 'cuddly' or 'cute' about a guard drake. 
'''CR''' 2  '''Hit Dice''' 3


'''XP''' 600
: Drakes make loud shrill hisses when angered or frightened that are easily as loud and distinctive as a dog's bark.


N, Small Magical Beast
| Alignment = Neutral
  <!--Values: Lawful Good, Lawful Neutral, Lawful Evil, Neutral Good, Neutral, Neutral Evil, Chaotic Good, Chaotic Neutral, Chaotic Evil-->


'''Init''' +1; '''Senses''' None, Perception +5
| Size = Small
  <!--Values: Fine, Diminutive, Tiny, Small, Medium, Large, Huge, Gargantuan, Colossal, Titanic-->


=== DEFENSE ===
| Type = Magical Beast
'''AC''' 16, '''touch''' 12, '''flat-footed''' 14 (+3 armor, +2 dex, +1 natural, +0 deflection)
  <!--Values: Aberration, Animal, Construct, Dragon, Fey, Humanoid, Magical Beast, Monstrous Humanoid, Ooze, Outsider, Plant, Protean, Swarm, Troop, Undead, Vermin-->


'''hp''' 28
| Subtype =
  <!--If any-->


'''Fort''' +5, '''Ref''' +5, '''Will''' +2
| NudgeInit =
  <!--CR 2 INITIATIVE = +1 -->
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-8 -->


'''Aura:''' -
| Senses =
  <!--List the sense type and the distance it can perceive (e.g. "Standard Darkvision 60 ft.")-->


'''SR:''' -
| NudgePerception =
  <!--CR 2 PERCEPTION = +5 -->
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-8-->


'''Special Defenses:''' -
| NudgeAC =
  <!--CR 2 AC = 16 -->
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->


'''Immunities:''' -
| NudgeTouchAC =
  <!--CR 2 TOUCH AC = 12 -->
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->


'''Weaknesses:''' -
| NudgeFFAC =
  <!--CR 2 FLAT-FOOTED AC = 14 -->
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->


=== OFFENSE ===
| NudgeHitPoints =  
'''Speed''' 30 ft., Swim 20ft.
  <!--CR 2 HIT POINTS = 28 -->
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Added to the base HP total (after role, if any).-->


'''Space / Reach:'''  5 ft. / 5 ft.


'''Single Melee''' Bite +5 (1d8+1/x2)
<!--  SAVING THROWS  -->


'''Full Melee''' Bite +5 (1d8+1/x2), 2x Claws +5 (1d4/x2)
| Fort = S
| Refl = S
| Will =
  <!--CR 2 STRONG SAVE = +5; WEAK SAVE = +2 -->
  <!--Values: "S" (for Strong save), leave blank for Weak save
      * Most monsters have 1 strong save and 2 weak saves
      * Heavies, Tanks, Threats and Villains have 2 strong saves
      * Dragons have 3 strong saves-->


'''Ranged''' -
| NudgeFort =
| NudgeRefl =
| NudgeWill =
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3-->


'''Special Attacks''' Pack Ferocity, Warning Whistle
| SR =
  <!--Values: Y (for Yes), or leave blank-->


'''Action Points''' 0
| NudgeSR =
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3-->


=== STATISTICS ===
| SpecialDefenses =  
Str 16, Dex 15, Con 18, Int 3, Wis 12, Cha 12
  <!--Put any DR or ER values here-->


'''Base Atk''' +2; '''CMB''' +4; '''CMD''' 16
| StrongAgainst =
  <!--Put any 'immunity' or 'hardened' values here; immunities based on type (e.g. Vermin) or role (e.g. Threat) are automatically added-->


'''Feats''' None
| WeakAgainst =
  <!--Put any 'vulnerable' or 'defenseless' values here; vulnerabilities based on type (e.g. Vermin) are automatically added-->


'''Skills''' Stealth +4
| MoveTypes = Walk 30 ft., Swim 20 ft.
  <!--Other move types as needed-->


'''Languages''' None
| NudgeReach =
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2. This is number of SQUARES; will be converted to feet.-->


=== SPECIAL ABILITIES ===
; Pack Ferocity (Ex)
If a Guard Drake hits with a bite attack while it is within 2 squares of any other creature it considers an ally, its innate ferocity grants it +2 points of damage.  This bonus does not stack with itself, regardless of how many allies are within range.


; Warning Whistle (Ex)
In combat, as a move action, a Guard Drake can give off a loud whistling hiss to alert its allies that it is in a fight.  All creatures within 100 feet of the Guard Drake gain a +10 on perception checks to notice the drake is in a combat, and those within 100 feet do not take range penalties on the check.


=== TREASURE ===
<!--  GENERAL ATTACK INFORMATION  -->
sell value of approximately 500 gp


=== COMBAT TACTICS ===
| MeleeOrNatural = Natural
Guard Drakes have average senses at best and despite their small size, are not exceptionally stealthy.  What makes guard drakes good as guards is the fact that they are vicious and fearless combatants and their Warning Whistle ability.  If you cannot keep them quiet, Guard Drakes make it nearly impossible to attack with surprise.
  <!--REQUIRED; Values: "Melee" (for weapon-wielding monsters), or "Natural" (for natural attacks)-->
 
| MultipliedDamageType =
  <!--Roles only (leave blank if no role); Values: "Attacks" (+atks/rnd), "Damage" (+damage/rnd), or "Hybrid" (default; both +atks/+dmg)-->
 
| IgnoreSecondary =
  <!--Values: "Y" to hide, or leave blank to show; Hides all information about a secondary attack, in the event that the monster doesn't have one (e.g. swarms)-->
 
 
 
<!--  PRIMARY ATTACK INFORMATION  -->
 
| PriAtkName = Bite
  <!--name of primary attack, weapons or natural attacks (e.g. "Longsword" or "Bite")-->
 
| PriAtkNotes =
  <!--add any specials (e.g. "as negative energy" or "plus filth fever (see below)", etc.)-->
 
| PriAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly =
  <!--use if Primary Attack does something different during a full attack; replaces PriAtkNotes value if not blank-->
 
| PriAtkVSTouchAC =
  <!--If to-hit goes against touch AC; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no)-->
 
| PriAtkIsAuto-Hit =
  <!--If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone" or "swarm")-->
 
| NudgePriToHit =
  <!--CR 2 PRIMARY TO-HIT = +5 -->
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->
 
| NudgePriDamage =
  <!--CR 2 PRIMARY NATURAL DAMAGE = 1d8+1 -->
  <!--CR 2 PRIMARY MELEE DAMAGE = 1d8+1 -->
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
 
 
 
<!--  SECONDARY ATTACK INFORMATION  -->
 
| SecAtkName = Claw
  <!--name of secondary attack, natural attacks only (e.g. "Claw"); leave blank for none-->
 
| SecAtkNotes =
  <!--add any specials (e.g. "as negative energy" or "plus filth fever (see below)", etc.)-->
 
| SecAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly =
  <!--use if Secondary Attack does something different during a full attack; replaces SecAtkNotes value if not blank-->
 
| SecAtkVSTouchAC =
  <!--If to-hit goes against touch AC; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no)-->
 
| SecAtkIsAuto-Hit =
  <!--If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone" or "swarm")-->
 
| NudgeSecToHit =
  <!--CR 2 SECONDARY TO-HIT = +5 -->
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->
 
| NudgeSecDamage =
  <!--CR 2 SECONDARY NATURAL DAMAGE = 1d4 -->
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
 
 
 
<!--  TERTIARY ATTACK INFORMATION  -->
 
| TerAtkName =
  <!--Roles only; name of tertiary attack (e.g. "Shield Bash" or "Tail Slap"); damage equal to primary attack; leave blank for none-->
 
| TerAtkNotes =
  <!--add any specials (e.g. "as negative energy" or "plus filth fever (see below)", etc.)-->
 
| TerAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly =
  <!--use if Tertiary Attack does something different during a full attack; replaces TerAtkNotes value if not blank-->
 
| TerAtkVSTouchAC =
  <!--If to-hit goes against touch AC; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no)-->
 
| TerAtkIsAuto-Hit =
  <!--If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone" or "swarm")-->
 
| NudgeTerToHit =
  <!--CR 2 TERTIARY TO-HIT = +5 -->
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->
 
| NudgeTerDamage =
  <!--CR 2 TERTIARY NATURAL DAMAGE = 1d8+1 -->
  <!--CR 2 TERTIARY MELEE DAMAGE = 1d8+1 -->
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
 
 
 
<!--  QUATERNARY ATTACK INFORMATION  -->
 
| QuaAtkName =
  <!--Roles w/natural attacks only; name of quaternary attack (e.g. "Wing Slam"); damage equal to secondary attack; leave blank for none-->
 
| QuaAtkNotes =
  <!--add any specials (e.g. "as negative energy" or "plus filth fever (see below)", etc.)-->
 
| QuaAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly =
  <!--use if Quaternary Attack does something different during a full attack; replaces QuaAtkNotes value if not blank-->
 
| QuaAtkVSTouchAC =
  <!--If to-hit goes against touch AC; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no)-->
 
| QuaAtkIsAuto-Hit =
  <!--If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone" or "swarm")-->
 
| NudgeQuaToHit =
  <!--CR 2 QUATERNARY TO-HIT = +5 -->
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->
 
| NudgeQuaDamage =
  <!--CR 2 QUATERNARY NATURAL DAMAGE = 1d4 -->
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
 
 
<!--  RANGED ATTACK INFORMATION  -->
 
| RangedAtkName =
  <!--Name of ranged attack (e.g. "Longbow" or "Hurled Rock"); if blank, monster has no ranged attack-->
 
| HasRangedFullAttack =  
  <!--Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no)-->
 
| RangedAtkNotes =
  <!--add any specials (e.g. "as negative energy" or "plus filth fever (see below)", etc.)-->
 
| RangedAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly =
  <!--use if Ranged Attack does something different during a full attack; replaces RangedAtkNotes value if not blank-->
 
| RangedAtkVSTouchAC =
  <!--If to-hit goes against touch AC; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no)-->
 
| RangedAtkIsAuto-Hit =
  <!--If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone" or "swarm")-->
 
| NudgeRangedToHit =
  <!--CR 2 RANGED TO-HIT = +5 -->
  <!--any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->
 
| NudgeRangedDamage =
  <!--CR 2 RANGED DAMAGE = 1d8+1 -->
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
 
 
<!--  ABILITY SCORES  -->
 
| Str = 16
| Dex = 15
| Con = 18
| Int = 3
| Wis = 12
| Cha = 12
 
| NudgeCMB =
  <!--CR 2 CMB = +4 -->
| CMBNotes =
  <!--Values: Text about specific bonuses to CMB (e.g. "+2 on Trips")-->
 
| NudgeCMD =
  <!--CR 2 CMD = 16 -->
| CMDNotes =
  <!--Values: Text about specific bonuses to CMD (e.g. "+4 vs Grapples")-->
 
 
<!--  FEATS  -->
 
| Feat1 = 
| Feat2 =
| Feat3 =
| Feat4 =
  <!--Just the feat name; will be autolinked, and ShortDesc added-->
 
 
<!--  SKILLS  -->
 
| Skill1 = Stealth
| Skill2 =
| Skill3 =
| Skill4 =
 
| NudgeSkill1 =
| NudgeSkill2 =
| NudgeSkill3 =
| NudgeSkill4 =
  <!--CR 2 SKILLS = +5 -->
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-8-->
 
 
<!--  LANGUAGES  -->
 
| Languages =
  <!--Comma-separated list-->
 
 
<!--  SPECIAL ABILITIES  -->
 
 
<!--  ROLE-BASED SPECIAL ABILITIES -->
 
| HideRoleReminder1 =
  <!--Roles only; Values: "Y" (for yes) or leave blank (to leave reminder (if any) displayed)-->
 
| HideRoleReminder2 =
  <!--Roles only; Values: "Y" (for yes) or leave blank (to leave reminder (if any) displayed)-->
 
| HideRoleReminder3 =
  <!--Roles only; Values: "Y" (for yes) or leave blank (to leave reminder (if any) displayed)-->
 
| HideRoleReminder4 =
  <!--Roles only; Values: "Y" (for yes) or leave blank (to leave reminder (if any) displayed)-->
 
 
 
<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 1  -->
 
| Ability-1-Name = Pack Ferocity
 
| Ability-1-Type = Ex
  <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
 
| Ability-1-Concentration =
  <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will auto-detect Combat Casting and include it-->
 
| Ability-1-Description = If a Guard Drake hits with a bite attack while it is within 2 squares of any other creature it considers an ally, its innate ferocity grants it +2 points of precision damage.  This bonus does not stack with itself, regardless of how many allies are within range.
  <!--Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables below-->
  <!--Available Variables:
        {{#var:Special1ToHit}}      To-Hit      @ CR 2 = +5
        {{#var:Special1TouchAttack}} Touch To-Hit @ CR 2 = +1
        {{#var:Special1SaveDC}}      Save DC      @ CR 2 = 12
        {{#var:Special1StandardDmg}} Std Damage  @ CR 2 = 1d6+2
        {{#var:Special1SwiftDmg}}    Swift Damage @ CR 2 = 1d4
        {{#var:Special1AlphaDmg}}    Alpha Damage @ CR 2 = 2d6
    -->
 
| NudgeAbility1ToHit =
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->
 
| NudgeAbility1TouchAttack =
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->
 
| NudgeAbility1SaveDC =
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3-->
 
| NudgeAbility1StandardDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
 
| NudgeAbility1SwiftDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
 
| NudgeAbility1AlphaDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
 
 
 
<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 2  -->
 
| Ability-2-Name = Warning Whistle
 
| Ability-2-Type = Ex
  <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
 
| Ability-2-Concentration =
  <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded-->
 
| Ability-2-Description = In combat, as a move action, a Guard Drake can give off a loud whistling hiss to alert its allies that it is in a fight.  All creatures within 100 feet of the Guard Drake gain a +10 on perception checks to notice the drake is in a combat, and those within 100 feet do not take range penalties on the check.
  <!--Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables below-->
  <!--Available Variables:
        {{#var:Special2ToHit}}      To-Hit      @ CR 2 = +5
        {{#var:Special2TouchAttack}} Touch To-Hit @ CR 2 = +1
        {{#var:Special2SaveDC}}      Save DC      @ CR 2 = 12
        {{#var:Special2StandardDmg}} Std Damage  @ CR 2 = 1d6+2
        {{#var:Special2SwiftDmg}}    Swift Damage @ CR 2 = 1d4
        {{#var:Special2AlphaDmg}}    Alpha Damage @ CR 2 = 2d6
    -->
 
| NudgeAbility2ToHit =
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->
 
| NudgeAbility2TouchAttack =
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->
 
| NudgeAbility2SaveDC =
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3-->
 
| NudgeAbility2StandardDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
 
| NudgeAbility2SwiftDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
 
| NudgeAbility2AlphaDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
 
 
 
<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 3  -->
 
| Ability-3-Name =
 
| Ability-3-Type =
  <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
 
| Ability-3-Concentration =
  <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded-->
 
| Ability-3-Description =
  <!--Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables below-->
  <!--Available Variables:
        {{#var:Special3ToHit}}      To-Hit      @ CR 2 = +5
        {{#var:Special3TouchAttack}} Touch To-Hit @ CR 2 = +1
        {{#var:Special3SaveDC}}      Save DC      @ CR 2 = 12
        {{#var:Special3StandardDmg}} Std Damage  @ CR 2 = 1d6+2
        {{#var:Special3SwiftDmg}}    Swift Damage @ CR 2 = 1d4
        {{#var:Special3AlphaDmg}}    Alpha Damage @ CR 2 = 2d6
    -->
 
| NudgeAbility3ToHit =
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->
 
| NudgeAbility3TouchAttack =
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->
 
| NudgeAbility3SaveDC =
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3-->
 
| NudgeAbility3StandardDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
 
| NudgeAbility3SwiftDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
 
| NudgeAbility3AlphaDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
 
 
 
<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 4  -->
 
| Ability-4-Name =
 
| Ability-4-Type =
  <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
 
| Ability-4-Concentration =
  <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded-->
 
| Ability-4-Description =
  <!--Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables below-->
  <!--Available Variables:
        {{#var:Special4ToHit}}      To-Hit      @ CR 2 = +5
        {{#var:Special4TouchAttack}} Touch To-Hit @ CR 2 = +1
        {{#var:Special4SaveDC}}      Save DC      @ CR 2 = 12
        {{#var:Special4StandardDmg}} Std Damage  @ CR 2 = 1d6+2
        {{#var:Special4SwiftDmg}}    Swift Damage @ CR 2 = 1d4
        {{#var:Special4AlphaDmg}}    Alpha Damage @ CR 2 = 2d6
    -->
 
| NudgeAbility4ToHit =
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->
 
| NudgeAbility4TouchAttack =
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->
 
| NudgeAbility4SaveDC =
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3-->
 
| NudgeAbility4StandardDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
 
| NudgeAbility4SwiftDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
 
| NudgeAbility4AlphaDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
 
 
 
<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 5  -->
 
| Ability-5-Name =
 
| Ability-5-Type =
  <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
 
| Ability-5-Concentration =
  <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded-->
 
| Ability-5-Description =
  <!--Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables below-->
  <!--Available Variables:
        {{#var:Special5ToHit}}      To-Hit      @ CR 2 = +5
        {{#var:Special5TouchAttack}} Touch To-Hit @ CR 2 = +1
        {{#var:Special5SaveDC}}      Save DC      @ CR 2 = 12
        {{#var:Special5StandardDmg}} Std Damage  @ CR 2 = 1d6+2
        {{#var:Special5SwiftDmg}}    Swift Damage @ CR 2 = 1d4
        {{#var:Special5AlphaDmg}}    Alpha Damage @ CR 2 = 2d6
    -->
 
| NudgeAbility5ToHit =
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->
 
| NudgeAbility5TouchAttack =
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->
 
| NudgeAbility5SaveDC =
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3-->
 
| NudgeAbility5StandardDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
 
| NudgeAbility5SwiftDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
 
| NudgeAbility5AlphaDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
 
 
 
<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 6  -->
 
| Ability-6-Name =
 
| Ability-6-Type =
  <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
 
| Ability-6-Concentration =
  <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded-->
 
| Ability-6-Description =
  <!--Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables below-->
  <!--Available Variables:
        {{#var:Special6ToHit}}      To-Hit      @ CR 2 = +5
        {{#var:Special6TouchAttack}} Touch To-Hit @ CR 2 = +1
        {{#var:Special6SaveDC}}      Save DC      @ CR 2 = 12
        {{#var:Special6StandardDmg}} Std Damage  @ CR 2 = 1d6+2
        {{#var:Special6SwiftDmg}}    Swift Damage @ CR 2 = 1d4
        {{#var:Special6AlphaDmg}}    Alpha Damage @ CR 2 = 2d6
    -->
 
| NudgeAbility6ToHit =
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->
 
| NudgeAbility6TouchAttack =
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->
 
| NudgeAbility6SaveDC =
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3-->
 
| NudgeAbility6StandardDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
 
| NudgeAbility6SwiftDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
 
| NudgeAbility6AlphaDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
 
 
 
<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 7  -->
 
| Ability-7-Name =
 
| Ability-7-Type =
  <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
 
| Ability-7-Concentration =
  <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded-->
 
| Ability-7-Description =
  <!--Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables below-->
  <!--Available Variables:
        {{#var:Special7ToHit}}      To-Hit      @ CR 2 = +5
        {{#var:Special7TouchAttack}} Touch To-Hit @ CR 2 = +1
        {{#var:Special7SaveDC}}      Save DC      @ CR 2 = 12
        {{#var:Special7StandardDmg}} Std Damage  @ CR 2 = 1d6+2
        {{#var:Special7SwiftDmg}}    Swift Damage @ CR 2 = 1d4
        {{#var:Special7AlphaDmg}}    Alpha Damage @ CR 2 = 2d6
    -->
 
| NudgeAbility7ToHit =
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->
 
| NudgeAbility7TouchAttack =
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->
 
| NudgeAbility7SaveDC =
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3-->
 
| NudgeAbility7StandardDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
 
| NudgeAbility7SwiftDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
 
| NudgeAbility7AlphaDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
 
 
 
<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 8  -->
 
| Ability-8-Name =
 
| Ability-8-Type =
  <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
 
| Ability-8-Concentration =
  <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded-->
 
| Ability-8-Description =
  <!--Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables below-->
  <!--Available Variables:
        {{#var:Special8ToHit}}      To-Hit      @ CR 2 = +5
        {{#var:Special8TouchAttack}} Touch To-Hit @ CR 2 = +1
        {{#var:Special8SaveDC}}      Save DC      @ CR 2 = 12
        {{#var:Special8StandardDmg}} Std Damage  @ CR 2 = 1d6+2
        {{#var:Special8SwiftDmg}}    Swift Damage @ CR 2 = 1d4
        {{#var:Special8AlphaDmg}}    Alpha Damage @ CR 2 = 2d6
    -->
 
| NudgeAbility8ToHit =
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->
 
| NudgeAbility8TouchAttack =
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->
 
| NudgeAbility8SaveDC =
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3-->
 
| NudgeAbility8StandardDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
 
| NudgeAbility8SwiftDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
 
| NudgeAbility8AlphaDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
 
 
 
<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 9  -->
 
| Ability-9-Name =
 
| Ability-9-Type =
  <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
 
| Ability-9-Concentration =
  <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded-->
 
| Ability-9-Description =
  <!--Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables below-->
  <!--Available Variables:
        {{#var:Special9ToHit}}      To-Hit      @ CR 2 = +5
        {{#var:Special9TouchAttack}} Touch To-Hit @ CR 2 = +1
        {{#var:Special9SaveDC}}      Save DC      @ CR 2 = 12
        {{#var:Special9StandardDmg}} Std Damage  @ CR 2 = 1d6+2
        {{#var:Special9SwiftDmg}}    Swift Damage @ CR 2 = 1d4
        {{#var:Special9AlphaDmg}}    Alpha Damage @ CR 2 = 2d6
    -->
 
| NudgeAbility9ToHit =
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->
 
| NudgeAbility9TouchAttack =
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->
 
| NudgeAbility9SaveDC =
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3-->
 
| NudgeAbility9StandardDamage =  
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
 
| NudgeAbility9SwiftDamage =  
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
 
| NudgeAbility9AlphaDamage =  
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
 
 
 
<!--  COMBAT TACTICS  -->
 
| CombatTactics = Guard Drakes have average senses at best and despite their small size, are not exceptionally stealthy.  What makes guard drakes good as guards is the fact that they are vicious and fearless combatants and their Warning Whistle ability.  If you cannot keep them quiet, Guard Drakes make it nearly impossible to attack with surprise.
 
 
 
<!--  OUT OF COMBAT  -->
 
| OutOfCombat =
 
 
}}

Revision as of 20:18, 17 June 2016

Guard Drake (CR 2)

Neutral - Small - Magical Beast
Lore: Know (Arcana)
4 19
Basic DC Full DC
Initiative
Initiative Icon 2.png
4
Perception:
14 +4
Passive Active
Ambush:
10+
on a d20

Senses:

Movement Types:

Defense

AC
Shield Icon 3.png
16
Man Def
Shield Icon 3.png
16
Monster Health
41 20 3
Hit Points Bloodied Hit Dice
Saving Throws
Fort: +5
Refl: +5
Will: +0

Strong Against:

Weak Against:

Offense

Size: Small
5 ft. 5 ft.
Space Reach
To-Hit
+4
Sword Icon 3.png
Man Off
+4
Sword Icon 3.png
Action
0
Points

Standard Attack (Melee):

  • 1x Bite +4 (1d10/x2)
    as undefined damage typeExpression error: Unexpected < operator.

Full Attack (Melee):

  • 1x Bite +4 (1d10/x2)
    as undefined damage typeExpression error: Unexpected < operator.

Standard Attack (Ranged):

Full Attack (Ranged):

Siege Damage: Not siege capable

Statistics

16
STR
15
DEX
18
CON
3
INT
12
WIS
12
CHA

Skills:

Languages:

Feats:

Special Abilities

Pack Ferocity (Ex)

If a Guard Drake hits with a bite attack while it is within 2 squares of any other creature it considers an ally, its innate ferocity grants it +2 points of precision damage. This bonus does not stack with itself, regardless of how many allies are within range.

Warning Whistle (Ex)

In combat, as a move action, a Guard Drake can give off a loud whistling hiss to alert its allies that it is in a fight. All creatures within 100 feet of the Guard Drake gain a +10 on perception checks to notice the drake is in a combat, and those within 100 feet do not take range penalties on the check.

Guard Drake

Guard Drake

Drakes are reptilian beasts that compete in the wild against wolves, bears, and other modest predators. They are omnivores when required (although they prefer meat) and their slow, efficient metabolisms mean an amazing number of them can live in a given area.

Drakes are often captured by Rangers and sold as guards or pets. They are alien and extremely ferocious, especially in packs. There is nothing 'cuddly' or 'cute' about a guard drake.
Drakes make loud shrill hisses when angered or frightened that are easily as loud and distinctive as a dog's bark.

Combat Tactics

Guard Drakes have average senses at best and despite their small size, are not exceptionally stealthy. What makes guard drakes good as guards is the fact that they are vicious and fearless combatants and their Warning Whistle ability. If you cannot keep them quiet, Guard Drakes make it nearly impossible to attack with surprise.

Out of Combat

Rewards

XP: 600

Treasure: Sellable Goods worth 500 gp.

Weight: 20 lbs.     Volume: 0.8 cu. ft.

Optional Treasure Rules: Roll a d20 on Table 1 below once per encounter (NOT per creature). Any items discovered are in addition to the normal treasure for the encounter.

Table 1: Remnant(s) Found
1 - 10 Nothing Found
11 - 14 1 Languid Remnant (tier 1)
15 - 17 1 Pale Remnant (tier 2)
18 - 19 1 Bright Remnant (tier 3)
20 Roll on Table 2
### Nothing to see here!
### Or here. Move along.
Table 2: Remnant(s) Found
1 - 5 3 Languid Remnants (tier 1)
6 - 10 3 Pale Remnants (tier 2)
11 - 14 1 Intense Remnant (tier 4)
15 - 17 1 Blazing Remnant (tier 5)
18 - 19 1 Vital Remnant (tier 6)
20 Roll on Table 3
### Or here. Move along.
Table 3: Remnant(s) Found
1 - 5 3 Bright Remnants (tier 3)
6 - 8 3 Intense Remnants (tier 4)
9 - 11 3 Blazing Remnants (tier 5)
12 - 14 3 Vital Remnants (tier 6)
15 - 17 1 Prime Remnant (tier 7)
18 - 19 1 Mythic Remnant (tier 8)
20 1 Empyrean Remnant (tier 9)



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