Large monstrosity, chaotic neutral
Armor Class 19 (natural armor)
Hit Points 189 (18d10 + 90)
Speed 30 ft.
Proficiency Bonus +4
Proficiency Bonus +7 (5th Edition Advanced Mode)
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 (+4) | 13 (+1) | 20 (+5) | 3 (-4) | 6 (-2) | 8 (-1) |
Saving Throws Str +8, Con +9
Skills Perception +2
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages –
Challenge 12 (8400 XP)
ACTIONS
- Multiattack. The gray render makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.
- Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d12 + 4) piercing damage. If the target is Medium or smaller, the target must succeed on a DC 16 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
- Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) slashing damage, plus 7 (2d6) bludgeoning damage if the target is prone.
5th Edition Advanced Mode
Limiting the power of a character and making the overall difficulty of the game harder, does not reduce the creativity, indeed it does quite the opposite.
The Game Master has the option to use any and all of the instances proposed in this guide, or just some of them according to their preference.
It is the lack of something that move and motivate characters, not the abundance of it
DESCRIPTION
The gray render is a large, gray-skinned creature with six eyes, a mouth full of sharp teeth, and a long tail. It has a muscular body covered with coarse fur and scales, and four arms ending in clawed hands. It can move swiftly on all fours or on two legs, depending on the terrain. It has a natural armor class of 19 and a hit point total of 189. It is driven by a curious impulse to bond with an intelligent creature and serve its master devotedly.
COMBAT
The gray render is a formidable foe that can deal massive damage with its rend attack. It can also use its keen eyes to spot its enemies and its bite to knock them prone. It is immune to poison damage and resistant to piercing damage. It has advantage on Strength checks and saving throws against being frightened or charmed.
HABITAT / SOCIETY
The gray render is native to the wilds of the world, where it lives in packs or alone. It prefers forests, swamps, or plains, where it can hunt for prey or scavenge for food. It is loyal to its master, who it considers as its family. It will protect its master from any threat and obey any command. However, it is also un
ECOLOGY
The gray render is a predator that feeds on large animals such as deer, boars, or bears. It also hunts smaller creatures such as rabbits, squirrels, or birds. It uses its rend attack to latch onto its prey’s body and drain their blood until they die. It can also use its bite to inflict bleeding damage or knock prone its prey. The gray render is not picky about what it eats, as long as it satisfies its hunger.
The Gray Render and Bahgtru: A Loyal Servant of Pure Strength
The gray render is a loyal servant of Bahgtru, the orc god of pure, physical strength and combat. The gray render worships Bahgtru by offering him sacrifices of animals or humans that it kills or captures. The gray render also follows the orders of any orcish leader that it respects or fears.
Bahgtru is a rather stupid god (mentally), of pure physical strength. He scorns both weapons and magic alike. He is feared by the other orc gods for his strength, but he also respects the dwarven gods for their strength, although he would like to crush their skulls. He is the patron of the average orc, a deity as awesomely strong as he is utterly oafish.
The gray render shares Bahgtru’s values of loyalty, obedience, and violence. It believes that the strong are to crush the weak in order to strengthen the tribe. It does not care about intelligence or culture, only about physical prowess and tribal loyalty. It does not question its master’s orders or its own actions, as long as they serve Bahgtru’s will.
The gray render is favored by Bahgtru because it is a formidable fighter that can deal massive damage with its rend attack. It can also use its keen eyes to spot its enemies and its bite to knock them prone. It is immune to poison damage and resistant to piercing damage. It has advantage on Strength checks and saving throws against being frightened or charmed.
The gray render is also favored by Bahgtru because it is a fierce warrior that can hunt for food or prey on travelers’ caravans. It can also serve as a bodyguard for its master or a scout for its clan. It can communicate with grunts, growls, roars, or barks.
The gray render is not very common in civilized areas and is usually avoided by humans and other races that do not worship Bahgtru. However, some adventurers may encounter them in the wilds where they hunt for food or prey on travelers’ caravans.