Axe Beak (Mount)

• Cost (Combat Trained): 2,100 gp

• Cost (Riding Trained): 1,050 gp

• Weight: 220 lbs.

This gangly, ostrich-like bird has a long neck and a wicked looking beak (thus the name). It is flightless, like an ostrich, but capable of running on the ground at very high speeds.

This mount grants its rider the following bonuses:

Mounted CR:	7
Size:	Medium (can carry up to sized-Small riders)
Intelligence:	2
Movement:	Walk 75 ft.
Bonus Damage: (if Combat Trained)	+3 bonus damage to all of the rider's melee attacks made while riding.
Carrying Capacity:	300 lbs.
Unlockable Special Abilities:

Unexpected Speed

• Requires: 1 point(s) of CR
• Benefit: During any move action in which this mount displaces at least 20 feet, the rider may choose one square in the mount's path of movement that it can exit without provoking attacks of opportunity.

This special ability may be purchased more than once. Each time it is purchased, an additional square may be chosen along the path of movement, each time the mount displaces at least 20 feet with a move action.