Peryton

Medium Monstrosity, Chaotic Evil

Armor Class 13 (natural armor)

Hit Points 33 (6d8 + 6)

Speed 20 ft., fly 60 ft.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

Skills Perception +5

Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, slashing, from nonmagical attacks

Senses passive Perception 15

Languages understands Common and Elvish but can't speak

Challenge 2 (450 XP)

Traits

Dive Attack. If the peryton is flying and dives at least 30 feet straight toward a target and then hits it with a melee weapon attack, the attack deals an extra 9 (2d8) damage to the target.

Flyby. The peryton doesn't provoke an opportunity attack when it flies out of an enemy's reach.

Keen Sight and Smell. The peryton has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight or smell.

Actions

Multiattack. The peryton makes one gore attack and one talon attack.

Gore. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit:7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.

Talons. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit:8 (2d4 + 3) piercing damage.

Lore

Although this monstrous carnivore feeds on any creature, it prefers humanoids, especially elves, half-elves, and humans. When it kills a humanoid, a peryton rips out its prey's heart and takes it back to its nest to be devoured.