Grim Feeders

Frequency: Uncommon

No. Appearing: 2-20 (2d10)

Armor Class: 6

Move: 40’

Hit Dice: 3d8 (14 hp)

% In Lair: 90%

Treasure Type: A,B, X

Attacks: 3 (2 bite and 1 claw)

Damage: 1d4 Claw / 1d4 Claw / 1d6 Bite

Special Attacks: See Below

Special Defenses: Nil

Magic Resistance: Standard

Intelligence: Highly Intelligent

Alignment: Neutral

Size: S

Psionic Ability: Nil

Level/ X.P. Value: III / 60 + 4 per HP

Grim Feeders are cunning and deadly predators known for their pack mentality and relentless hunting instinct in the shadows and underbrush of their natural habitats. Their bodies are covered in thick, mottled fur ranging from white to gray, providing excellent camouflage that complements their stealthy and predatory nature. Despite their diminutive size, the eerie and feral presence of Grim Feeders strikes fear into the hearts of those who cross their path.

The most striking features of Grim Feeders include their large bat-like ears, swiveling and twitching to pick up faint sounds, and their unnaturally large round eyes that are a deep, soulless black absorbing all light. When hunting in packs, their eyes emit an otherworldly glow, instilling dread in their prey and signaling their coordinated and deadly intentions. Their sinewy legs bend in a manner eerily reminiscent of humans, allowing them to move swiftly and silently as they stalk their victims.

Grim Feeders possess mouths filled with rows of razor-sharp teeth, perfectly suited for tearing through flesh and bone with ease, instilling further terror with their menacing snarls. Highly intelligent and cunning hunters, Grim Feeders use pack tactics and coordinated attacks to bring down larger prey, communicating through chitters, clicks, and growls to signal intentions and movements with eerie precision. Fearless and relentless, they are unafraid to challenge creatures larger and more powerful than themselves, driven by their predatory instincts and bloodthirsty hunt.

Encountering a pack of Grim Feeders in the wild is a harrowing experience, as their bloodlust and predatory drive push them to hunt relentlessly until their hunger is sated. The chilling howls that echo through the night serve as a haunting reminder of the Grim Feeders’ presence in the wilderness, leaving survivors with a lingering fear of their ferocious and predatory prowess.

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