Dire Fox (Red Fox) Animal Companion

A fox can be a familiar, but what about a druid or ranger who wishes for a fox companion? Here’s something else that you will find in this month’s issue of The Bardess’ Library!

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Dire Fox (Red Fox)

This small animal with red fur hides in the grass, watching you with a cautious stare.

Dire Fox CR ⅓

XP 135
N Small animal
Init +3; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +8

Defense

AC 14, touch 14, flat-footed 12 (+3 Dex, +1 size)
hp 6 (1d8+2)
Fort +4, Ref +5, Will +1

Offense

Speed 40 ft.
Melee bite +2 (1d4+1)

Statistics

Str 13, Dex 17, Con 15, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 10
Base Atk +1; CMB +0; CMD 13 (17 vs. trip)
Feats Skill Focus (Perception)
Skills Acrobatics +3 (+11 when jumping), Perception +8, Stealth +11, Survival +1 (+5 scent tracking); Racial Modifiers +4 Acrobatics when jumping, +4 Stealth, +4 Survival when tracking by scent

Ecology

Environment any
Organization solitary, pair, or skulk (2-20)
Treasure none

A red fox is 1,5-4 feet long on average without the tail (counting the tail it can reach 5 feet) and weighs up to 31 pounds. Red foxes are often hunted for their pretty fur.

Red Fox Companions

Starting Statistics: Size Small; Speed 40 ft.; AC +1 natural armor; Attack bite (1d4); Ability Scores Str 13, Dex 15, Con 13, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 10; Special Qualities low-light vision, scent.

4th-Level Advancement: Ability Scores Dex +2,  Con +2.