Australopithecus
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Size/Type | Medium Humanoid (Human) |
| Hit Dice | 2d8+4 (13 hp) |
| Initiative | +1 |
| Speed | 30 ft. (6 squares), climb 20 ft. |
| Armor Class | 12 (+1 Dex, +1 natural), touch 11, flat-footed 11 |
| Base Attack/Grapple | +1/+2 |
| Attack | Club +3 melee (1d6+1); or rock +2 ranged (1d4+2) |
| Full Attack | Club +3 melee (1d6+1); or rock +2 ranged (1d4+2) |
| Space/Reach | 5 ft./5 ft. |
| Special Attacks | ― |
| Special Qualities | Low-light vision |
| Saves | Fort +4, Ref +3, Will +1 |
| Abilities | Str 14, Dex 13, Con 15, Int 5, Wis 12, Cha 8 |
| Skills | Climb +4, Listen +4, Spot +4, Survival +2 |
| Feats | Alertness |
| Environment | Warm forest |
| Organization | Solitary or company (2–5) |
| Challenge Rating | ½ |
| Advancement | 3–5 HD (Medium) |
| Level Adjustment | ― |
Description
This lean, ape-like creature has humanoid-like features, a bony skull, and walks upright on its hind legs. It is covered with a dark coat of fur and has a black, wrinkled flesh.
The species robust australopithecus bears traits of both an ape and a man, and was a predecessor of modern humans. The massive skull had small canines and incisors, and large molars for crushing and grinding plant food. It walked upright and roved across the open plains where it could occasionally supplement its regular diet with meat. The arms are much longer in proportion to a human, with hands well suited for grasping food and implements. The brain of the australopithecus is about one third the size of a human brain, but it could still create and use simple tools such as sticks and stones. It stood only 4 feet in height, with a hairy body that provided some protection from the elements.
Combat
Ape men are vegetarian creatures and only fight in self-defense. They are generally more intelligent than the animals they face, and rely on cunning tactics to defeat a foe they can not escape.