Leucrotta

The leucrotta is a magical beast ; a ugly mix of a stag's body and legs, a lion's tail and a wedge shapped head much like a giant badger's. They constantly emit a noxious stench and their oily skin appears, and smells, rancid. They do not actually have teeth, but rather a jagged bony ridge as strong as adamantine. Leucrottas speak Common, Draconic and Giant.

Leucrotta are semi-intelligent creatures that hunt far more than they need to eat. They have an incredible ability at mimicry, and often make the sounds of wounded humanoids to draw in unwary adventures. They hunt both alone and in packs, preferring ambushes or advantageous terrain for their attacks. Their loathsome behavior keeps them isolated in barren lands, but a large number can found in Skullport, where they are allies of The Unseen. In the last four years (1368 DR to 1372 DR) unprecendented numbers of Leucrotta's have been seen around Silverymoon and Everlund.

In 1372 DR bounties have been paid for leucrotta ears in Silverymoon and Everlund for many years.