Keen Smell. The Crepitus has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Pounce. If the Crepitus moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the crepitus can make one bite attack against it as a bonus action.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3) piercing damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage.
Noxious Cloud. Crepitus farts creates a 20-foot-radius sphere of poisonous, yellow-green gas centered on itself. The fog spreads around corners. It lasts for 10 minutes or until strong wind disperses the gas.
When a creature enters the spell's area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there, that creature must make a Constitution saving throw. The creature takes 5d8 poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Creatures are affected even if they hold their breath or don't need to breathe.
Description
The Crepitus is a large cat-like monster that is covered in plate scales giving it a strong natural armor. Crepiti often travel in packs and behave much like wolves or dogs. Fiercely territorial they mark boundaries with an intense gas produced in their gut; the gas is very powerful and has been known to cause harm in direct contact. This strong smell has led to the nickname "Fart Dog."
The plate scales range in size from a pebble all the way to a large dinner plate; there are even rumors of Crepiti so large that their scales are the size of a small shield! These scales are often a greyish brown color that helps them blend into their surroundings, Underneath these scales they have a close-cropped fur that is patterned much like a tiger's.
Their maw is unusually large and often can give the illusion that the Crepiti is grinning at you, leading many to find them unapproachable though they have been known to accept domestication quite willingly. They are loyal and brave and if you're willing to put up with the smell, they make excellent livestock guardians.
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