Mindspin RamThis stark white ram’s curved horns appear to have sharp thorns studding every inch of their surface.Mindspin Ram CR 2Source Pathfinder #91: Battle of Bloodmarch Hills pg. 82
XP 600
N Medium animal
Init +3; Senses low-light vision; Perception +6DefenseAC 14, touch 13, flat-footed 11 (+3 Dex, +1 natural)
hp 22 (4d8+4)
Fort +5, Ref +7, Will +3OffenseSpeed 40 ft.
Melee gore +4 (1d6+1 plus bleed), 2 hooves +2 (1d4)
Special Attacks bleed (1), powerful charge (gore, 1d8+1)StatisticsStr 12, Dex 17, Con 13, Int 2, Wis 14, Cha 7
Base Atk +3; CMB +4; CMD 17 (21 vs. trip)
Feats Multiattack, Nimble Moves
Skills Acrobatics +7 (+11 to cross narrow surfaces), Climb +9, Perception +6, Stealth +7 (+11 in snowy conditions); Racial Modifiers +4 Acrobatics to cross narrow surfaces, +4 Climb, +4 Stealth in snowy conditionsEcologyEnvironment cold mountains
Organization solitary, pair, or herd (3–12)
Treasure noneDescriptionThe hardy Mindspin rams are found only in the high peaks of the Mindspin Mountains, where their stark white fur helps them blend into snowbanks to escape the giants and trolls that are prevalent in the area. They take another of their names, “rosethorn rams,” from their dangerous horns, which are covered in sharp growths resembling short thorns, and can cause deep, bleeding wounds that slow foes down until the rams can flee or finish would-be hunters with their sharp hooves. The rams’ thorny horns also enable them to strip bark from trees for sustenance during difficult winters.
Rigidly adapted to the snowy peaks of their mountain range, the rams are fiercely territorial and protective of the caves in which they make their dens. During breeding season, they become especially aggressive, venturing out to chase off predators and using their deadly horns to drive away competition. Even mountain trolls avoid direct confrontation with the rams at these times, preferring instead to cave in the creatures’ dens, then pick through the rubble to gobble up the whole family. Mindspin rams are 4 feet tall and 6 feet long, and weigh up to 500 pounds.
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