Bear

Bears are mammals, typically of a predatorial nature, that are found throughout Toril. Although lacking in particularly supernatural abilities, larger bears are still dangerous creatures to enrage and can prove a match for the ill-prepared adventurer. Bears can be most often found in forested regions or caverns.

Physical characteristics
Bears are 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 prepared bears are human-sized, with larger species existing. Bears also have a powerful sense of smell and many are 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.