Keen Smell. The bufflewump has an advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Limited Telepathy. The bufflewump can magically communicate simple ideas, emotions, and images telepathically with any creature within 30 ft. of it.
Multiattack. The bufflewump makes three attacks; one with its ram and two with its fists or hooves.
Charge. If the bufflewump moves at least 10 ft. straight toward a target and then hits it with a ram attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 13 (3d8) + 4 damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 18 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the bufflewump can make another hoof attack against it as a bonus action.
Ram. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (3d8 • 4) damage.
Fists. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach ??? ft., one target. Hit: 13 {2d8 + 4) damage. The target is grappled (escape DC 18) if it is a Large or smaller creature and the bufflewump doesn't have another creature grappled already.
Hooves. Melee Weapon Attack: +B to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (4d6 • 4) damage.
Description
Thunderous hoofbeats rumble and reverberate through the forest floor. Uneven tracks are left behind; deep and uneven, hooves and knuckles. An experienced hunter might know to depart swiftly. The bufflewump is a sweet-natured creature, but for it to let its presence be known so easily could only mean it has cubs to protect. This creature's protective instinct is best not tested.
Appearance. Seemingly part bovine, part yeti, the bufflewump is an imposing creature to ally and enemy. While in a relaxed posture, it stands about six feet tall and can easily rear up onto its hooves to tower over any creature it deems a threat. All bufflewumps have at least two horns and powerful, muscular builds. Perhaps most notably, they possess extremely strong front arms and large, dextrous hands that allow some degree of fine motor control. Clever bufflewumps have been known to use simple tools.
Keenly Intelligent. Despite the appearance of being but a simple beast, the bufflewump possesses a considerable emotional and logical intellect. This impressive brainpower is best observed when the bufflewump chooses to use its limited telepathic abilities to convey emotions, images, memories, and other simple thoughts to other creatures. With practice, someone with whom the bufflewump has formed a bond can respond in kind.
Stalwart Companions. Bufflewumps do not often form social groups outsid_e of their immediate family, particularly not with humanoids. When they do, they are highly protective and capable defenders. A bufflewump will readily give its life to save that of its chosen companion.
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