BROWN BEAR – 5e stats

Large beast (animal), unaligned

Armor Class 11 (Natural Armor)
Hit Points 34 (4d10+12)
Hit Points (suggested) 42 (5d10+15)
Speed 40 ft., climb 30 ft.

Proficiency Bonus +2
Proficiency Bonus +3 (5th Edition Advanced Mode)

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
19 (+4)	10 (+0)	16 (+3)	2 (-4)	13 (+1)	7 (-2)

Skills Perception +3
Senses passive Perception 13
Challenge 1 (200 XP)

Bear Hug (suggested). If both claws hit the brown bear can also hug the target as a bonus action and inflicts 15 (2d6+8) bludgeoning damage. No hit roll required.

Keen Smell. The bear has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Relentless (suggested). A brown bear reduced to less than 0 hit points gains a +2 bonus to all damage rolls. A brown bear who drops to -16 hit points dies immediately.

ACTIONS

• Multiattack. The brown bear makes two attacks, one with its bite and one with its claws.
• Multiattack (suggested). The brown bear makes three attacks, one with its bite and two with its claws.
• Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d8 + 4) piercing damage.
• Bite (suggested). Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: (1d8 + 4) piercing damage.
• Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.
• Claws (suggested). Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d6 + 4) slashing damage.

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DESCRIPTION

The Brown Bear is a large and powerful beast that resembles a massive, shaggy-furred boar with long, curved tusks. It has a brown coat that varies from light to dark, and a hump on its back that gives it extra strength. It has a keen sense of smell and hearing, and can climb trees with ease. It is one of the most common and widespread bears in the world, and can be found in various regions and climates.

COMBAT

The Brown Bear is a formidable opponent in combat, relying on its brute force and agility to overcome its foes. It can make two attacks with its bite and claws, inflicting piercing and slashing damage respectively. It can also charge at its enemies, knocking them prone with its tusks or body. The Brown Bear is very resilient and can endure a lot of damage before falling. The Brown Bear is not very smart, but it is cunning and fierce, and will fight to the death unless severely outnumbered or outmatched.

HABITAT / SOCIETY

The Brown Bear prefers to live in temperate forests, hills, plains, and underground areas where it can find plenty of food and shelter. It is an omnivorous creature, but it prefers to feed on flesh, especially that of large herbivores such as deer, elk, or cattle. The Brown Bear travels in groups known as sounders, which usually consist of up to eight individuals. The sounders are led by the largest and strongest boar, which is usually a male. The sounders are territorial and will defend their domain from intruders, especially other sounders or predators.

Some humanoid races have managed to domesticate the Brown Bear, such as orcs, gray orcs, and dwarves. However, this is a difficult and dangerous process, as the Brown Bear remains fierce and unpredictable even after being tamed. Some of these races use the Brown Bear as a mount or a war beast, while others keep them as pets or livestock. The Brown Bear is also revered by some druids and rangers, who admire its strength and ferocity. Some warriors can even transform into Brown Bears through magic or training.

ECOLOGY

The Brown Bear plays an important role in the ecology of its habitat, as it helps regulate the population of herbivores and provides food for scavengers and predators. The Brown Bear also contributes to the soil fertility by digging up roots and tubers with its tusks. The Brown Bear has few natural enemies, except for large carnivores such as bears, wolves, lions, or dragons. The Brown Bear is also hunted by some humanoid races for its meat, hide, tusks, or trophies.

Bear is employed as material component to empower the following spells:

• Snare

Brown bears can be used as mounts or pulling animals for vehicles.