# Scaled Stalker >[!rimg]+ > ![[Placeholder2.png]] *This bulky humanoid creature is covered in grotesque scales, bony ridges, and disturbing spines. A spiked tail drags along behind it. Despite its natural protection, it wears forged armor as well.* <div class="grid-container"><div class="MON">Scaled Stalker</div> <div class="CR">CR 5 (1,600 XP)</div> <div class="SOU">Miniatures Handbook pg. 68</div> <div class="SYS">Dungeons & Dragons 3.5</div></div> LE Large Monstrous Humanoid **Init** +0 **Senses** darkvision 60 ft.; **Perception** +10 #### defense **AC** 23, 9 touch, 23 flat-footed (+5 armor, +7 natural, +2 shield, -1 size) **hp** 68 (8d10+24) **Fort** +7, **Refl** +6, **Will** +7 **Feint** 17, **Demoralize** 17 #### offense **Speed** 40 ft. (20 ft. in armor) **Melee** mwk longsword +13/+8 (2d6+4/19-20) **Ranged** sling +7 (1d6+4) **Space** 10 ft., **Reach** 10 ft. #### statistics **Str** 19, **Dex** 10, **Con** 17, **Int** 11, **Wis** 8, **Cha** 8 **BAB** +8, **CMB** +13, **CMD** 23, **TA** +11, **RTA** +7 **Feats** [[Great Fortitude]], [[Iron Will]], [[Power Attack]], [[Weapon Focus]] (longsword) **Skills** Acrobatics +12 (+16 when jumping), Climb +15, Perception +10, Sense Motive +7, Swim +8 **Racial Modifiers** +4 Acrobatics, +4 Swim **Languages** Common, Draconic #### tactics Trained as mercenaries, scaled stalkers are pragmatic about combat, perhaps even businesslike. Still, they take pride—and perverse joy—in their business. #### Gear **Combat Gear** > Masterwork longsword, armor #### ecology **Terrain** Warm plains **Organization** Solitary or gang (2–7 plus 0–3 triceratopses) **Treasure** Standard **Advancement** By character class Scaled stalkers are large, horribly spiny creatures whose way of life is continuous pillaging. Adult stalkers stand 10 to 11 feet tall and weigh 700 to 900 pounds. Scaled stalkers join bands and armies of evil creatures to enhance their ability to wage terror and gain booty. Stalkers make excellent paid mercenaries, because they follow orders and do not flinch at atrocity. Vicious and vindictive, scaled stalkers slay those who gainsay them; those they fear to challenge outright they plot against in secret. The great scaly hides of these creatures are useful for reflecting heat, and so scaled stalkers sometimes are found in tribal groups in warm plains and desert areas. They are often at odds with catfolk and crucians in these environments.