Labraen
Quick Reference
Type: Owl (Familiar of Pfineas Starmantle) Nickname: Lizard Slayer HP: 11 (= ½ of master’s HP)
Stats Block
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Size | Tiny Animal |
| Hit Dice | 1d8 (4 hp base) |
| HP (Current) | 11 (½ master’s HP) |
| Initiative | +3 |
| Speed | 10 ft. (2 squares), Fly 40 ft. (average) |
Armor Class
| AC | Total | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| AC | 19 | +2 size, +3 Dex, +2 natural |
| Touch | 17 | |
| Flat-footed | 16 |
Attacks
| Attack | Bonus | Damage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talons (melee) | +5 | 1d4–3 | P+S |
| Full Attack | +5 | 1d4–3 | Space/Reach: 2½ ft./0 ft. |
Base Attack/Grapple: +0/–11
Saving Throws
| Save | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Fortitude | +2 |
| Reflex | +6 |
| Will | +5 |
Abilities
| Ability | Score |
|---|---|
| STR | 4 |
| DEX | 17 |
| CON | 10 |
| INT | 7 |
| WIS | 14 |
| CHA | 4 |
Special Qualities & Skills
Special Qualities: Low-light vision
Skills:
- Listen: +16 (+8 racial bonus on Listen checks)
- Move Silently: +17 (+14 racial bonus)
- Spot: +8 (+4 racial bonus on Spot; +3 additional in shadowy illumination — this +3 bonus is also granted to master Pfineas Starmantle)
Feats: Alertness, Weapon Finesse
Weapon Finesse — Bonus Feat
Per Monster Manual v.3.5 Errata (pub. 2/17/2006), Weapon Finesse is a Bonus Feat for the Owl (indicated by superscript B). Bonus feats do not require prerequisites (see MM pg 301). An additional feat is added per the official errata — consult the DM for details.
Ecology
| Environment | Temperate forests |
| Organization | Solitary |
| Challenge Rating | 1/4 |
| Advancement | 2 HD (Small) |
| Level Adjustment | — |
Combat Notes
Owls swoop quietly down onto prey, attacking with their powerful talons.
Racial Skill Bonuses:
- +8 racial bonus on Listen checks
- +4 racial bonus on Spot checks
- +14 racial bonus on Move Silently checks
- *Additional +3 racial bonus on Spot checks in areas of shadowy illumination (this +3 bonus also applies to the master of an Owl familiar)
Familiar Benefits to Pfineas
- Alertness Feat – While Labraen is within arm’s reach, Pfineas Starmantle gains +2 on Spot and Listen checks
- +3 Spot in shadows – Granted by Labraen’s racial trait
- Identify spell uses Owl Feather as a material component (100 gp pearl + owl feather)