Neutral Man-sized Animal (mammal) (6 ft. tall, broad)
Surprise normal
Armor Class 6
Hit Points 22 (HD 4+1; 4d8+4)
Move 12”, climb 6"
Poison 11, Petrify 12, Wand 13, Breath 13, Spell 14
Special Defenses none
Magic Resistance standard
To Hit AC 0: 15
Melee 2 hands (1d3/1d3) and bite (1d6)
Special Attacks rending; Hits As normal
Morale 66%
Intelligence low (5-7)
Languages none
Level III
Rending. (minor) If the ape hits with both hands, it will grab and rend its opponent for an additional 1d6 damage (the ape then immediately releases it's victim).
The typical ape is found only in lonely tropical forest regions. It is non-aggressive and shy, but if threatened or cornered will fight fiercely.
Neutral Large Monster (mammal) (7+ ft. tall, very broad)
Surprise 15%; Senses keen senses
Armor Class 5
Hit Points 22 (HD 5; 5d8)
Move 12”, climb 6"
Poison 11, Petrify 12, Wand 13, Breath 13, Spell 14
Special Defenses none
Magic Resistance standard
To Hit AC 0: 15
Melee 2 hands (1d4/1d4) and bite (1d8)
Special Attacks rending; Hits As +1
Morale 70%
Intelligence low+ (7)
Languages none
Level IV
Rending. (minor) If the ape hits with both hands, it will grab and rend its opponent for an additional 1d8 damage (the ape then immediately releases it's victim).
The carnivorous ape is a larger, stronger and very aggressive relative of the gorilla. This beast has fair intelligence (IQ 70+) and is very cunning. It hungers particularly for human flesh.
Levels Ape. III.; Carnivorous. IV.
Frequency. Ape. Very Rare; Carnivorous. Rare; In Lair Ape. nil; Carnivorous. 10%
Number Appearing. Ape. 1-4; Carnivorous. 2-8 (Carnivorous. Level IV. 1d3)
Environment. Temperate, faerie and sylvan settings (Carnivorous. forest, mountains); Tropical and near-tropical, uninhabited/wilderness areas (Ape. forest);
Treasure Type. Ape. nil; Carnivorous. C
Experience. Ape. XP 240 (or 130+5 per h.p.); Carnivorous. XP 280 (or 170+5 per h.p.)
