Baboon

Hit Dice:	1d8+1 (5 hp)
Initiative:	+2
Speed:	40 ft. (8 squares), climb 30 ft.
Armor Class:	13 (+2 Dex, +1 natural), touch 12, flat-footed 11
Base Attack/Grapple:	+0/+2
Attack:	Bite +2 melee (1d6+3)
Full Attack:	Bite +2 melee (1d6+3)
Space/Reach:	5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks:	—
Special Qualities:	Low-light vision, scent
Saves:	Fort +3, Ref +4, Will +1
Abilities:	Str 15, Dex 14, Con 12, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 4
Skills:	Climb +10, Listen +5, Spot +5
Feats:	Alertness
Environment:	Warm plains
Organization:	Solitary or troop (10–40)
Challenge Rating:	1/2
Advancement:	2–3 HD (Medium)
Level Adjustment:	—

Baboons are powerful and aggressive primates adapted to life on the ground. They prefer open spaces but climb trees to find safe places to rest overnight. A typical baboon is the size of a big dog.

Males can be 2 to 4 feet long and weigh as much as 90 pounds.

Combat

Baboons usually attack in groups.

**Skills:**Baboons have a +8 racial bonus on Climb checks and can always choose to take 10 on Climb checks, even if rushed or threatened.