Nadawa

The nadawa is a large reptile native to the deserts of southwestern Avas and northern Alkebul. The typical nadawa stand six feet high at the shoulder, with thick, scaly hides green or brown in color. They have short, broad snouts filled with large, flat teeth, and small pair of eyes set just behind it. They are quadrupedal, with a long tail trailing after its short, muscular legs.

Nadawas are omnivorous, their diet consisting primarily of desert scrub and tubers, supplemented with the occasional insect or rodent. While often solitary, nadawa herds of up to a dozen members are not unheard of, traveling in single-file across the dunes.

Due to their relatively docile nature and hardy, muscular frames, nadawas are popular mounts and dray animals in desert regions. However, their cold-blooded nature prevents them from seeing use elsewhere in the world.

Carrying Capacity: A light load for a nadawa is up to 519 pounds, a medium load is 520–1,038 pounds, and a heavy load is 1,039–1,560 pounds. A nadawa can drag up to 7,800 pounds.

Statistics
 Nadawa CR 4

XP 400 N Large animal

Init -1; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +12

DEFENSE

AC 17, touch 8, flat-footed 17 (-1 Dex, +9 natural, -1 size)

hp 42 (5d8+20) Fort +10, Ref +3, Will +2

OFFENSE

Speed 40 ft., fly ## ft.

Melee bite +9 (1d8+9)

Ranged attack +# (#d#+#)

STATISTICS

Str 22, Dex 8, Con 18, Int 2, Wis 13, Cha 5

Base Atk +3; CMB +10; CMD 19 (23 vs. trip)

Feats Endurance, Great Fortitude, Skill Focus (Perception)

Skills Perception +12;

ECOLOGY

Environment warm deserts and hills

Organization solitary, pair, or herd (3-12) Treasure none