Monsters R

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Rat, Giant

HD 1/2 | AC 12 | HP 2 | Darkvision
Atk bite (d3) | Mv Normal | Ml 7 | XP 5
Swarm Tactics: Edge when 3+ rats attack same target. 1 in 20 carry disease (DC 8 CON, effects per Referee).
Cat-sized vermin infesting dungeons everywhere. Attack in swarms when hungry.

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Rhinoceros

HD 8 | AC 17 | HP 32
Atk butt (2d6) or trample (2d8) | Mv Fast | Ml 6 | XP 640
Charge: Edge and +d6 damage after moving 20’+.
Two tons of bad temper. Charges first, never asks questions. Woolly variant (HD 12) found in cold climates.

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Roc

HD 12 | AC 15 | HP 48 | Darkvision
Atk beak (3d6), 2 talons (2d6) | Mv Normal, Fly Fast | Ml 9 | XP 1440
Snatch: DC 12 STR or grabbed and carried off. Larger specimens (up to 18 HD) exist.
Mythological great birds large enough to prey on elephants. Fledglings can be trained as mounts—eggs are priceless.

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Rock Baboon

HD 2 | AC 14 | HP 8
Atk club (d6) or bite (d4) | Mv Normal | Ml 8 | XP 40
Ambush: Edge from concealment. Throw Rocks (d4, Near).
Cruel and clever. They remember faces—and grudges.

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Rust Monster

HD 5 | AC 17 | HP 20 | Darkvision
Atk antennae (special) | Mv Normal | Ml 7 | XP 250
Touch rusts metal instantly. Magic items get a save (10% per +1 bonus to resist).
Lobster-like scavenger. Loves the taste of iron. Harmless if you’re naked.