Dwarf Cattle (Herd Animal) (Apath)

This small bovine rakes the ground impatiently, lowering its horns.

Herd Animal, Dwarf Cattle CR 1

XP 400

N Medium animal

Init +2; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +6

DEFENSE

AC 13, touch 12, flat-footed 11 (+2 Dex, +1 natural)

hp 11 (2d8+2)

Fort +4, Ref +5, Will +2

OFFENSE

Speed 40 ft.

Melee gore +3 (1d4+3)

Special Attacks powerful charge (gore, 1d8+3)

STATISTICS

Str 14, Dex 15, Con 13, Int 2, Wis 14, Cha 7

Base Atk +1; CMB +3; CMD 15 (19 vs. trip)

Feats Endurance

Skills Acrobatics +10 (+14 jump), Perception +6; Racial Modifiers +4 Acrobatics

ECOLOGY

Environment caverns, forest, islands, mountains.

Organization solitary or herd (2–30)

Treasure none

Dwarf cattle are varieties of bovines that live in isolated habitats, such as hidden vales, islands, and large caverns. They eat grass, lichen and moss. They are territorial, but can be scared off. Often the bull will challenge intruders until wounded, and the entire herd will then retreat.