Keen Smell. The lion has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Vicious Leap. If Fluffle moves at least 15 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 12 (3d8) slashing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
Running Leap. With a 10-foot running start, the lion can long jump up to 25 feet.
Multiattack. Fluffle makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage.
Description
Circus Lion "Fluffle" is a malnourished circus lion. Its coat, a dull, patchy shadow of the vibrant golden it once was, hangs loosely over its gaunt frame, highlighting every rib and the sharp contours of its hip bones. The eyes, once bright and fierce, now gaze out listlessly, devoid of the spark that spoke of wild savannas and untamed spirit. The animal's movements are lethargic, each breath a testament to its weakened state, as it barely musters the energy to shift positions on the hard, unyielding floor of its cage. The mane, which should have been a lion's proud crown, is matted and thin, offering little dignity to this king of beasts reduced to a mere shadow of its former glory. The air around it is stale, mingled with the scent of neglect and the faint, lingering odor of popcorn and cotton candy, a cruel reminder of the world outside its bars that goes on, oblivious to its suffering.
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