Chozo

Chozo by Stone Gargoyle

A chozo is a large docile flightless bird with a straight beak and yellow plumage, though some more exotic examples have been known to have blue or even black feathers. Due to their speed, wild ones are difficult to catch, but they can be lured with food and easily captured. In captivity, they can be trained as riding animals and are often bred to produce the more exotic colors.

Size: 7-9 feet tall

Weight: 350 to 700 pounds

Hit Points: 6d6+4

S.D.C.: 2d6+12

Attacks Per Melee: 2

Damage: Kick attack does 2d6, bite 2d4 damage, head butt or peck 1d6

Natural Abilities: Keen eyesight, can leap six feet high or 12 feet lengthwise.

Speed: 3d6+20, but can run at a speed of 66 (about 45mph) for 30+2d6 minutes before needing to rest.

Average Lifespan: 10-25 years

Value: 25,000 gold when trained as riding mount; meat (whole animal), 500 gold

Habitat: Grassy areas

Range: Ophid Grasslands, Eastern Territory

Behavior: Eats insects and plants primarily, though it will feed on rodents and ground creatures if there is no other alternative. It is capable of running at great speed, for which it is valued as a riding mount but which also allows it to evade predators. They are found alone or in pairs, or in small family groups of 3d4 members, but sometimes in herds up to 30. They nest on the ground and are fierce in protection of their young.