Sloth, Athasian

''A hulking, mammalian beast covered in dun fur, this creature has dagger-like talons on each of its four limbs and a gaping, toothy mouth. Despite its ferocious appearance and swift, threatening gait, it is utterly silent, padding with startling alacrity through the undergrowth towards you.''

Combat
Athasian sloths are masters of the surprise attack and the lure. They will work in groups to distract foes while others move in unseen or will lie perfectly still in wait, springing to attack when their targets walk past. The ferocity and speed of the sloth catches most foes completely unawares, and the Athasian sloth has a rightly deserved reputation for frequently gaining the advantage of surprise over its foes.

Description
The Athasian sloth is a nomadic carnivore that roams the Forest Ridge, either alone or in small family groups, hunting and devouring all that it comes across. Fast, cunning and with voracious appetites, sloths are particularly feared by the halflings of the forests, as the sloth appear to have a liking for halfling flesh and will hunt these diminutive prey in preference to all others.

Sloths have strong family bonds and communicate through pheromone and body posture, as they do not possess the ability to vocalize sounds. They are known for their hardy nature and resistance to most poisons, as well as for their thick pelts, for which they are hunted in turn by the halflings.

An adult Athasian sloth stands eight feet tall and weighs as much as 750 pounds. Its pelt is brown, with grey, green and tan markings to assist in camouflage.