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Large Animal (Aquatic) [[Image:Helicoprion.gif|right]]<br />
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Hit Dice: 8d8+35 (71 hp)<br />
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Initiative: +7<br />
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Speed: Swim 60 ft. (12 squares)<br />
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AC: 18 (-1 size, +3 Dex, +6 natural), touch 12,flat-footed 15<br />
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Attacks: Bite +10 melee<br />
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Damage: Bite (2d6+7)<br />
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Face/Reach: 10 ft. /5 ft. (10 ft. with bite)<br />
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Special Attacks: Ferocity, lashing bite<br />
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Special Qualities: Blindsense, keen scent<br />
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Saves: Fort +10, Ref +9, Will +3<br />
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Abilities: Str 20, Dex 16, Con 18, Int 1, Wis 12, Cha 2<br />
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Skills: Listen +3, Spot +15, Swim +8<br />
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Feats: Alertness, Improved Initiative, Improved Natural Attack (bite) B, Toughness<br />
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Climate/Terrain: Any aquatic<br />
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Organization: Solitary or school (4-12)<br />
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Challenge Rating: 5<br />
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Treasure: None<br />
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Alignment: Always neutral<br />
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Advancement: 9-14 HD (Large), 15-24 HD (Huge)<br />
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Level Adjustment: -<br />
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The helicoprion is a strange primeval ancestor to the shark, and as such, is actually a fish, not a dinosaur.<br />
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Like other sharks, the helicoprion spends most of its time hunting and eating. They have a stronger tolerance for fresh water than most sharks, and often swim for miles up rivers in search of food.<br />
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The average helicoprion is 10 feet long, although specimens of up to 30 feet long have been sighted by sailors and aquatic explorers.<br />
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'''COMBAT'''<br />
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A helicoprion often circles around prospective prey for a few rounds before swimming in to take a few experimental bites.<br />
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Ferocity (Ex): A helicoprion is such a tenacious Combatant that it continues to fight without penalty even while disabled or dying.<br />
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Lashing Bite (Ex): A helicoprion’s bite has a reach of 10 feet. It gains a +2 bonus on attack and damage rolls with its bite against targets within 5 feet.<br />
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Keen Scent (Ex): A helicoprion can notice creatures by scent in a 180-foot radius, and can sense blood in the water at ranges of up to a mile.<br />
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Skills: A helicoprion has a +8 racial bonus on any Swim check to perform some special action or avoid a hazard. It can always choose to take 10 on a Swim check, even if distracted or endangered. It can use the run action while swimming, provided it swims in a straight line.</div>Bill