Nashrou

Nashrous were tenacious, animalistic demons that hunted their prey in massive groups.

Description
Nashrou demons were bizarre in appearance, having a lithe, chitin-covered bodies with four legs and six arms, and a cluster of eyes on the central part of the body. Three of the arms were larger "goring arms", and three were smaller. The typical nashrou stood about tall and weighed about.

Abilities
Like most other fiends, nashrous had darkvision; they also had an excellent sense of smell. Their low intellect meant that they did not speak or even understand any language.

In combat, nashrous used their six arms to gore and claw at opponents. They were fast and agile creatures well-suited for chasing down prey. When in groups, nashrous preferred to charge into the densest group of enemies and then deal as much damage as possible while turning the enemy formation to chaos. A lone nashrou is far more cautious, and typically flees if fighting two or more opponents.

Nashrous had a curious vulnerability, and an opponent who managed to land a single lucky strike could kill one instantly.

Behavior
Nashrous were only barely more intelligent than animals, and seemed to live only for the pleasure of rending and devouring their prey.

Biology
Nashrous were native to the Plain of Infinite Portals, but could be found on other layers of the Abyss as well. They were vicious, tenacious predators.

Nashrous were sometimes used by more powerful demons and demon lords as hunting hounds.

Spells such as summon monster III and more powerful versions could be used to summon a nashrou. The spell lesser planar ally could also be used to summon one or more nashrous, although it was only useful to compel the brutes into service for a short period of time.

History
According to certain legends and tales, nashrous were the creation of either Malar or Garagos.