### Panther

*Medium beast, unaligned*

**Armor Class** 12

**Hit Points** 13 (3d8)

**Speed** 50 ft., climb 40 ft.

| STR      | DEX      | CON      | INT      | WIS      | CHA      |
|:--------:|:--------:|:--------:|:--------:|:--------:|:--------:|
| 14 (+2)  | 15 (+2)  | 10 (+0)  | 3 (-4)   | 14 (+2)  | 7 (-2)   |

**Skills** Perception +4, Stealth +6

**Senses** passive Perception 14

**Languages** -

**Challenge** 1/4 (50 XP)

***Keen Smell***. The panther has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

***Pounce***. If the panther moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 12 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the panther can make one bite attack against it as a bonus action.

###### Actions

***Bite***. *Melee Weapon Attack:* +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 5 (1d6+2) piercing damage.

***Claw***. *Melee Weapon Attack:* +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 4 (1d4+2) slashing damage.