Thylacine, Brush ThylacineThis odd creature is about the size of a dog, but it has the slender build of a cat, heavy whiskers, and dark stripes down its back. Its long tail flips about, smacking the ground as it scans the woods. It yips and bays in a complex pattern, offering warning to anything that may cross its path.Brush Thylacine CR 2Source Pathfinder #31: Stolen Land pg. 86
XP 600
N Medium animal
Init +2; Senses low-light vision; Perception +8DefenseAC 14, touch 12, flat-footed 12 (+2 Dex, +2 natural)
hp 25 (3d8+12)
Fort +7, Ref +5, Will +2OffenseSpeed 30 ft.
Melee bite +5 (1d6+4/19-20)StatisticsStr 16, Dex 14, Con 19, Int 2, Wis 13, Cha 7
Base Atk +2; CMB +5; CMD 17 (21 vs. trip)
Feats Skill Focus (Perception), Step Up
Skills Acrobatics +6 (+10 jumping), Perception +8, Stealth +6; Racial Modifiers +4 Acrobatics when jumping
SQ powerful jawsEcologyEnvironment temperate forest
Organization solitary or pack (2-5)
Treasure noneDescriptionThylacines are large marsupial carnivores. They typically hunt alone, only occasionally forming small packs. Thylacines hunt at night, and rest during the day in nests hidden away from the world in hollowed trees or bushes. Farmers fear the creatures, blaming all manner of problems on them. However, thylacines are quite shy and antisocial, and usually avoid human settlements. Because of their odd, almost hybrid appearance, thylacines have a far harsher reputation than they probably should, playing a sort of bogeyman role in farming communities.Regional VariantsSeveral breeds of thylacine are known to exist, hunting plains and woodlands in regions of Avistan, Garund, and beyond. Three of the most common are noted here.
Blood Cougar: Not actually related to the big cats, Tian thylacines are known as blood cougars for their vivid red coloring. Surprisingly, they are often kept as pets by Tian-La leaders, as blood cougars are more easily domesticated and tamed, and serve as far better companions and hunting aids. Although they are slightly smaller than normal thylacines, they make up for it in ferocity and cunning. These red beasts have the advanced creature template (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 294).
Casmar Thylacine: In Casmaron, most thylacines are smaller than the typical beast. For this reason, they tend to form larger packs, often twice the size of an average thylacine pack. These smaller beasts stand 6 inches to a foot shorter at the shoulders. Casmar thylacines are normal thylacines with the young creature template added (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 295), and gather in packs of 2–10.
Sarusan Wolf: The Sarusan wolf is a slightly bigger and more doglike form of the normal thylacine. Whereas indigenous people refer to the thylacine as a lion or other great cat, the Sarusan wolf has an unmistakable canine jaw. While they are physically larger, Sarusan wolves are actually less hardy than their traditional cousins, due to poor weight allocation. Prone to tiring quickly and falling down, Sarusan wolves focus more on rapid takedowns of their prey. Sarusan wolves have a Constitution score of 12 and gain Power Attack as a bonus feat.Creatures in "Thylacine" Category
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