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Message: <blockquote data-quote="DnDChick" data-source="post: 18489" data-attributes="member: 54">NEO-OTYUGHLarge AberrationHit Dice: 9d8+18 (58 hp)Initiative: -1 (Dex)Speed: 20 ft.AC: 20 (-1 size, -1 Dex, +12 natural)Attacks: 2 tentacle rakes 6 melee, bite +1 meleeDamage: Tentacle rake 1d6+1, bite 1d4Face/Reach: 5 ft. by 5 ft./10 ft. (15 ft. with tentacle)Special Attacks: Improved grab, constrict 1d6, diseaseSpecial Qualities: ScentSaves: Fort +5, Ref +2, Will +7Abilities: Str 13, Dex 9, Con 15, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 8Skills: Hide +4*, Listen +11, Move Silently +11, Spot +12Feats: AlertnessClimate/Terrain: Any undergroundOrganization: SolitaryChallenge Rating: 5Treasure: StandardAlignment: Always neutralAdvancement: 10-11HD (Large), 12-17HD (Huge)A neo-otyugh is a larger, more intelligent version of a normal otyugh.  It conforms to the general characteristics of an otyugh, and are even more aggressive in their hunting of prey.  Also, the neo-otyugh is slightly better at telepathic communication.  Some specimens of these creatures reach 8 feet in diameter.  The hide of a neo-otyugh is even tougher than that of an otyugh, although the appearance is similar.COMBATNeo-otyughs are very aggressive, much more so than otyughs.  Unlike their lesser kin, neo-otyughs often leave their lairs and actively search for prey.  They attack in a manner identical to other otyughs.Improved Grab (Ex): To use this ability, the neo-otyugh must hit a Medium-size or smaller opponent with a tentacle attacks.  If it gets a hold, it can grapple.Constrict (Ex): A neo-otyugh deals automatic tentacle damage to a Medium-size or smaller opponent with a successful grapple check.Disease (Ex): Filth fever—bite, Fortitude save (DC 12), incubation period 1d3 days; damage 1d3 temporary Dexterity and 1d3 temporary Constitution.Skills: *A neo-otyugh receives a +8 racial bonus to Hide checks while in its lair, due to its natural coloration.</blockquote>

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