Ape

Size/Type:	Large Animal
Hit Dice:	4d8+11 (29 hp)
Initiative:	+2
Speed:	30 ft. (6 squares), climb 30 ft.
Armor Class:	14 (-1 size, +2 Dex, +3 natural), touch 11, flat-footed 12
Base Attack/Grapple:	+3/+12
Attack:	Claws +7 melee (1d6+5)
Full Attack:	2 claws +7 melee (1d6+5) and bite +2 melee (1d6+2)
Space/Reach:	10 ft./10 ft.
Special Attacks:	—
Special Qualities:	Low-light vision, scent
Saves:	Fort +6, Ref +6, Will +2
Abilities:	Str 21, Dex 15, Con 14, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 7
Skills:	Climb +14, Listen +6, Spot +6
Feats:	Alertness, Toughness
Environment:	Warm forests
Organization:	Solitary, pair, or company (3-5)
Challenge Rating:	2
Advancement:	5-8 HD (Large)
Level Adjustment:	—

These powerful omnivores resemble gorillas but are far more aggressive; they kill and eat anything they can catch. An adult male ape is 5½ to 6 feet tall and weighs 300 to 400 pounds.

Combat

Skills

Apes have a +8 racial bonus on Climb checks and can always choose to take 10 on Climb checks, even if rushed or threatened.