Monster: Ro-Kala-Tava

Ro-Kala-Tava

This stocky reptilian beast is covered in rugged brown and yellow scales. 

CR 1; XP 400
N Small Animal
Init +0; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +6

Defense
AC 13, touch 11, flat-footed 12 (+2 natural, +1 size)
hp 15 (2d8+6)
Fort +6, Ref +3, Will +1

Offense
Speed 20 ft., burrow 10 ft.
Melee bite +2 (1d4), 2 claws +2 (1d4)

Statistics
Str 10, Dex 10, Con 16, Int 1, Wis 13, Cha 7
Base Atk +1; CMB +0; CMD 10
Feats Endurance
Skills Perception +6
SQ hibernate

Ecology
Environment tropical (luminarian homeworld)
Organization pack (3–12)
Treasure standard

Special Ablities

Hibernate (Ex) Ro-kala-tava can fall into a deep slumber when the food and water is scare, remaining in that state without need for food and water for up to half a circle (little less than half of a standard year).


Ro-kala-tava are one of animal species native to the luminarian homeworld. Ro identifies the entity as a scaly, reptilian one, kala means a predatory pack creature, and tava means dirt, earth.

Ro-kala-tava are neither particularly cunning, vicious, powerful, or fast predators. Yet, they can be quite dangerous as they are very tenacious, can burrow through sand and soft stone, and live in packs. In combat they can stand on the hind legs while biting and scratching with their front claws.

Ro-kala-tava animal companions

Starting Statistics: Size Small; Speed 20 ft., burrow 10 ft.; AC +2 natural armor; Attack bite (1d4), 2 claws (1d4); Ability Scores Str 10, Dex 10, Con 16, Int 1, Wis 13, Cha 7; Special Qualities low-light vision, scent.

4th level advancement: Size Medium; AC +1 natural armor; Attack bite (1d6), 2 claws (1d6); Ability Scores Str +4, Dex –2, Con +4.