What level do you imagine the players/campaign starting at? (he said, ending his sentence with a preposition.)
Or maybe I should ask, at what point do you imagine they might encounter the licker/mutant dog(s)?
I only ask because, if it's less than 5th, and you're considering . . .
Doomed Battalions said:
Or should I go with the Hound of Tindalos?
. . . then the party is in for a helluva time, assuming the Hound is unmodified.
Nasty monster ('course, that's kinda the point).
Upon further reflection, I realize I have nothing of substance to add, and must therefore hie myself away in embarassment.
Incidentally, I think you're campaign idea sounds awesome! What other ideas do you have?
Good luck, it sounds great!
Warrior Poet