Grizzly!!

Bear, Brown
Frequency:  Rare
NO. ENCOUNTERED:  1-2
SIZE:  Huge
HD:  10-12 HD (d12)
MOVE:  12ft
AC:  13
ATTACK: 3 (2 claws 1d8, bite 1d8) or by weapon type
SPECIAL:  Hug attack (2d8/rd. save vs. strength to break free)
SAVES: Physical
INT:  Average
ALIGNMENT:  Neutral (with evil tendencies)
TYPE:  Animal
TREASURE:  8
XP:  900 + 10/hp to 1375 + 12/hp

Brown bears, also known as the Grizzly, are larger, stockier, and stronger than his cousin, the black bear. It is also more aggressive. Its head is wider and thicker than the black bear or polar bear. It has large broad shoulders – a hulking big critter to say the least. Unlike its cousin the black bear, there is less color variation, most are brown in color. It will typically ignore using any type of armor, preferring its heavy thick fur for protection. Like his other cousins, it will either use its claws/bite or a large two-handed club/sword (3d6 + 4 (strength) in combat. If it hits with both paws in the same round, it will do an additional 2d8 points of damage per round (save versus strength to break free) until the critter is killed or subdued. They can also use their big paws and claws to dig critters out of their holes/homes in the ground.

Brown bears tend to be a bit on the nomadic side, preferring to roam the countryside for its food and to keep an eye on “his” territory. It eats small and large mammals, fish, berries and fruits. If the bear does settle down anywhere, it will build a small fort or castle, claiming the territory around it for miles as its domain. It will make all the animals in the area subjects under his control. The meaner creatures will typically be put in positions of importance (i.e. wolverines, bobcats, etc.). Lesser creatures (in his eyes) will be forced into slavery and serving his/her every need.

The statistics given above are for the adults only - for the young, start with one HD per year of age until they hit adulthood (10-12 HD).