Bear

Bears were mammals, typically of a predatorial nature, which were found in many of Toril's continents. They were favored by several deities, including Bahgtru, Eldath, Geb, Malar, Rillifane Rallathil, and Solonor Thelandira. The dwarven god Clangeddin favored cave bears, while slumbering Ulutiu preferred polar bears.

Although lacking in particularly supernatural abilities, larger bears were still dangerous creatures to enrage and could prove a match for the ill-prepared adventurer. Bears could be most often found in forested regions or caverns.

Physical description
Bears were incredibly powerful physically, possessing superhuman strength as well as a formidable durability, making attacking these clawed beasts an ill-advised idea. Among the most commonly encountered bears were human-sized, with larger species existing. Bears also had a powerful sense of smell and many were omnivorous.

Species of bears
Some of the more commonly encountered bear species are listed below.
 * Black bear
 * A variety of bear that is not usually dangerous unless provoked.


 * Brown bear
 * Among the largest common bears, brown bears are ill-tempered and aggressive when compared with other bears.


 * Cave bear
 * Vicious predators adapted to living underground.


 * Dire bear
 * Enormous bears with a powerful capacity for strength and who view human-sized creatures as simply another form of food.


 * Polar bear
 * Native to arctic regions, polar bears are slightly larger than brown bears and are also partially adapted for an aquatic lifestyle.

Ecology
Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue sold bear hides for 5 gp a piece.