Hyena

Hyena
(Creature)
Type	Animal
CR	1
Environment	Warm plains
	Images of hyenas
	Source: Bestiary, pg(s). 179

Hyenas are cat-like mammals, though with many canine elements, that have shaggy fur and are known for their cunning hunting tactics and vocalizations that sound eerily human-like. They largely eat carrion, but will occasionally supplement their diet with fresh meat should the opportunity present itself.^[1] They are the sacred animals of the infernal duke Ruzel.^[2]

Ecology

Hyenas often hunt alone, but when in packs, will send a few members toward their prey while the rest circle around to attack from behind.^[1]

Savage humanoids, especially gnolls, will train hyenas to serve as vicious guards, often outfitting them with leather barding.^[1]

Similar species

Gnolls strongly resemble bipedal, humanoid hyenas, and believe themselves to be descended from hyenas granted sapience by Lamashtu.^[3] Yaenits, a race of demons that serve Lamashtu, also have the heads of hyenas.

References

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↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 Jason Bulmahn. (2009). Bestiary (First Edition), p. 179. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-183-1
↑ John Compton, Adam Daigle, Amanda Hamon Kunz, et al. (2017). Book of the Damned, p. 118. Paizo Inc. ISBN 978-1-60125-970-7
↑ James Jacobs et al. (2008). Classic Monsters Revisited, p. 11, 13. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-079-7

[B-179-1] 1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 Jason Bulmahn. (2009). Bestiary (First Edition), p. 179. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-183-1

[2] John Compton, Adam Daigle, Amanda Hamon Kunz, et al. (2017). Book of the Damned, p. 118. Paizo Inc. ISBN 978-1-60125-970-7

[3] James Jacobs et al. (2008). Classic Monsters Revisited, p. 11, 13. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-079-7

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