Gigantopithecus
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Size/Type | Large Animal |
| Hit Dice | 6d8+24 (51 hp) |
| Initiative | +1 |
| Speed | 30 ft. (6 squares) |
| Armor Class | 14 (-1 size, +1 Dex, +4 natural), touch 10, flat-footed 13 |
| Base Attack/Grapple | +4/+21 |
| Attack | Claw +13 melee (1d6+9) |
| Full Attack | 2 claws +13 melee (1d6+9) |
| Space/Reach | 10 ft./10 ft. |
| Special Attacks | ― |
| Special Qualities | Low-light vision |
| Saves | Fort +11, Ref +6, Will +3 |
| Abilities | Str 28, Dex 13, Con 18, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 7 |
| Skills | Listen +6, Spot +6, Survival +2 |
| Feats | Alertness, Endurance, Great Fortitude |
| Environment | Warm forests |
| Organization | Solitary, pair, or company (2–5) |
| Challenge Rating | 3 |
| Advancement | 7–9 HD (Large); 10–12 (Huge) |
| Level Adjustment | ― |
Description
This huge, powerful ape-creature has thick black fur and a heavy skull. Both its face and muscular chest are free of fur, as are the extremities of its limbs.
This towering creature may have been the largest ape ever to exist. While similar to the modern gorilla in structure, it reached a daunting 10 ft. in height and weighed in at 900–1,100 lbs. It was powerful in appearance, but was a gentle creature that only demonstrated aggression when its territory was threatened, usually by snarling noises and chest beating. Gigantopithecus was a ground-dwelling vegetarian, primarily consuming bamboo.
The gigantopithecus was the largest of the primates, with the female only somewhat smaller. This creature probably went extinct about 500,000 years ago due to climate changes. However some hold that this magnificent creature is not actually extinct and is actually the source of the yeti and bigfoot myths.
Combat
The gigantopithecus will use its massive size and threatening appearance to drive away attackers, and will only resort to physical blows once it is assaulted. Nevertheless it will fight ferociously when cornered.