Illustration Xan Drake

Baboon

System Reference Document 5.1
Challenge 0
(10 XP)
Robinloft Estimated CR 0
Small beast, unaligned
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 3 (1d6)
Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft.
STR
8 (-1)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
11 (+0)
INT
4 (-3)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
6 (-2)
Saving Throws
Skills
Senses passive Perception 11
Languages
Environments forest, hill
Pack Tactics.

The baboon has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the baboon’s allies is within 5 ft. of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 (1d4 - 1) piercing damage.

Baboon

Baboons are large primates known for their distinctive appearance, with a long muzzle, sharp teeth, and a hairless face. They have a sturdy build with powerful limbs, and their fur ranges in color from yellowish-brown to dark brown or grey. Baboons are highly adaptable and can be found in a variety of habitats, from dense forests to open savannahs. They live in troops led by a dominant male, and their social structure is complex, involving intricate hierarchies and social interactions.

Baboons are known for their agility and speed, as well as their strong jaws and sharp claws. They are opportunistic omnivores, known for their aggressive behavior, especially when defending their territory or young. They feed on a wide range of food including fruits, seeds, insects, small mammals, and even small antelopes. Baboons are highly skilled climbers, using their dexterous fingers and toes to move through trees and rocky terrain with ease.

Baboons are formidable opponents in the wild. Adventurers should be cautious when facing these cunning and agile creatures, especially if they are caught off-guard or outnumbered by a troop of baboons.

Tactics. The baboon is a quick and agile creature, using its speed and climbing abilities to its advantage. It prefers to ambush its prey from above, dropping down on them from trees or cliffs to catch them off-guard. When threatened, the baboon becomes aggressive, using its sharp teeth and claws to defend itself. The baboon’s keen sight allows it to spot potential threats or sources of food from a distance, making it an excellent sentinel for its troop. If the baboon senses danger, it will emit loud vocalizations to alert its troop and will not hesitate to attack intruders to protect its territory or young.

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