Bear, Polar

Bigger bear adapted to cold climates. Opportunistic carnivore. A large beast.


 
HD: 4 Armor: none
Hit it: easy Dodge it: normal
Move: normal, swim normal  

It resists cold. It can smell as good as we can see.

Attacks (1/round)

Bite and Claws. The bear makes two melee attacks (1D8).

Bear Hug. The bear attempts to grapple the target. While grappled, the target takes damage on each of the bear’s turns (1D8).


Random Encounter
  1. Monster: 1 polar bear.
  2. Lair: A cave hidden in the snow. 2-6 chances that there are cubs.
      OR
    Omen: The sound of heavy, animal breathing.
  3. Spoor: Half eaten carcass of a beast.
  4. Tracks: Bear tracks.
  5. Trace: Fish bone.
  6. Trace: Claw marks.
Salvaging the body

Polar bear fur is very prized for warm winter clothing, blankets and camouflage. Its meat is edible.

D6 Symbolism

In local cultures, it is a symbol of …

  1. Strength
  2. Patience
  3. Stars
  4. Winter
  5. Motherhood
  6. Sacred


Credits

Iconic fauna. The MonsterManual (5e) version is simply a buffed bear with a swim speed and I simply added a cold resistance. — SaltyGoo

Written on November 14, 2020