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Paleo File- Short-faced bear (Golarion)

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Common name: Giant short-faced bear
Scientific name: Arctodus simus
Meaning: "Bear tooth"
LP: 400
XP: 3200
Length: 12'
Height: 12' upright
Weight: 8,000
Range: Realm of the Mammoth Lords, Versex
Biome: Cold forests
Frequency: Fairly uncommon
Organization: Solitary, pair
Diet: other megafauna, humanoids
Neighbors: dire wolves, other megafauna, humans
Enemies: other dire animals
Danger Level: High

A large carnivore towers you on long, slender legs, its short, compact head bearing bone-crushing teeth. Spittle drips from this feral bear's roaring maw, and its matted fur is broken in places by wicked, bony growths. It rears up on its hind legs, standing as tall as a fire giant, and lets out a mighty roar.

Among the bears, the giant short-faced bear is second only to the dire bear in sheer size and ferocity. Other animals know to stay out of the way of one of these beasts - its roar alone is usually enough to drive smaller carnivores from their kills, and anything that refuses to heed its warning faces its deadly claws and teeth.

The short-faced bear is a primeval menace indeed. It's a terrifyin' sight- especially to those not used to normal bears.

Combat
Before entering combat proper, a giant short-faced bear attempts to scare off any smaller creatures with its roar. A giant short-faced bear attacks by tearing at opponents with its claws.
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