Andrew D. Gable
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Tora-Tatsu
Large Dragon
Hit Dice: 6d12+24 (63 hp)
Initiative: +2
Speed: 40 ft./fly 40 ft. (average)
AC: 18 (-1 size, +2 Dex, +7 natural)
Base Attack/Grapple: +6/+20
Attacks: Claw +16 melee or bite +16 melee
Full Attack: 2 claws +16 melee, bite +11 melee
Damage: Claw 1d8+10, bite 2d6+5
Face/Reach: 10 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks: Pounce, improved grab, rake 1d8+3, breath weapon
Special Qualities: Low-light vision 60 ft., darkvision 60 ft., immunities
Saves: Fort +12, Ref +7, Will +4
Abilities: Str 31, Dex 15, Con 19, Int 4, Wis 12, Cha 8
Skills: Balance +10, Hide +10*, Listen +6, Move Silently +11, Spot +5, Swim +14
Climate/Terrain: Any forest, hill, mountains, and plains
Organization: Solitary
Challenge Rating: 6
Treasure: None
Alignment: Usually chaotic neutral
Advancement: 7-12 HD (Large); 13-18 HD (Huge)
The tora-tatsu, or "dragon tiger", is a more-or-less feline predator that prowls the forests of eastern lands. They are believed to be descended from normal tigers which interbred long ago with dragons (tatsu). Tora-tatsu have the form of a great cat, but their bodies are covered in brightly-colored scales, often red or gold. A pair of batlike wings sprout from their shoulders and their paws terminate in wicked talons. Their eyes are a brilliant jade green or crystal blue, the eyes of an intelligent being. On the few occasions the two species have met, tora-tatsu and manticores have displayed quite a distaste for the other.
Pounce (Ex): If a tora-tatsu leaps upon a foe during the first round of combat, it can make a full attack even if it has already taken a move action.
Improved Grab (Ex): To use this ability, the tora-tatsu must hit with a claw or bite attack. If it gets a hold, it can rake.
Rake (Ex): A tora-tatsu that gets a hold can make two rake attacks (+9 melee) with its hind legs for 1d8+3 damage each. If the tora-tatsu pounces on an opponent, it can also rake.
Breath Weapon (Ex): A tora-tatsu’s breath weapon is a line of fire (60 ft. long) which does 6d10 damage, Reflex save (DC 19) for half damage. The breath weapon is usable once per day.
Immunities: A tora-tatsu is immune to fire, sleep, and paralysis.
Skills: Tora-tatsu receive a +4 racial bonus to Balance, Hide, and Move Silently checks. *In areas of tall grass or heavy undergrowth, the Hide bonus improves to +8.
Large Dragon
Hit Dice: 6d12+24 (63 hp)
Initiative: +2
Speed: 40 ft./fly 40 ft. (average)
AC: 18 (-1 size, +2 Dex, +7 natural)
Base Attack/Grapple: +6/+20
Attacks: Claw +16 melee or bite +16 melee
Full Attack: 2 claws +16 melee, bite +11 melee
Damage: Claw 1d8+10, bite 2d6+5
Face/Reach: 10 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks: Pounce, improved grab, rake 1d8+3, breath weapon
Special Qualities: Low-light vision 60 ft., darkvision 60 ft., immunities
Saves: Fort +12, Ref +7, Will +4
Abilities: Str 31, Dex 15, Con 19, Int 4, Wis 12, Cha 8
Skills: Balance +10, Hide +10*, Listen +6, Move Silently +11, Spot +5, Swim +14
Climate/Terrain: Any forest, hill, mountains, and plains
Organization: Solitary
Challenge Rating: 6
Treasure: None
Alignment: Usually chaotic neutral
Advancement: 7-12 HD (Large); 13-18 HD (Huge)
The tora-tatsu, or "dragon tiger", is a more-or-less feline predator that prowls the forests of eastern lands. They are believed to be descended from normal tigers which interbred long ago with dragons (tatsu). Tora-tatsu have the form of a great cat, but their bodies are covered in brightly-colored scales, often red or gold. A pair of batlike wings sprout from their shoulders and their paws terminate in wicked talons. Their eyes are a brilliant jade green or crystal blue, the eyes of an intelligent being. On the few occasions the two species have met, tora-tatsu and manticores have displayed quite a distaste for the other.
Pounce (Ex): If a tora-tatsu leaps upon a foe during the first round of combat, it can make a full attack even if it has already taken a move action.
Improved Grab (Ex): To use this ability, the tora-tatsu must hit with a claw or bite attack. If it gets a hold, it can rake.
Rake (Ex): A tora-tatsu that gets a hold can make two rake attacks (+9 melee) with its hind legs for 1d8+3 damage each. If the tora-tatsu pounces on an opponent, it can also rake.
Breath Weapon (Ex): A tora-tatsu’s breath weapon is a line of fire (60 ft. long) which does 6d10 damage, Reflex save (DC 19) for half damage. The breath weapon is usable once per day.
Immunities: A tora-tatsu is immune to fire, sleep, and paralysis.
Skills: Tora-tatsu receive a +4 racial bonus to Balance, Hide, and Move Silently checks. *In areas of tall grass or heavy undergrowth, the Hide bonus improves to +8.
It just goes to prove that it's easy to create an entirely new creature by just adding one template to an existing one... 
