Abilities: Str 25, Dex 15, Con 17, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 10
AC: 15 (-1 size, +2 Dex, +4 natural)
Advancement: 9-16 HD (Large); 17-24 HD (Huge)
Attacks: 2 claws +12 melee, bite +7 melee
CR: 5
Damage: Claw 1d6+7, bite 1d8+3
HD: 8d8+24 (60)
Initiative: +2 (Dex)
Organization: Solitary, pair, or pride (6-10)
Qualities: Scent
Reach: 5 ft. by 10 ft./5 ft.
Saves: Fort +9, Ref +8, Will +7
Size: Large
Skills: Dire lions receive a +4 racial bonus to Hide and Move Silently checks. *In areas of tall grass or heavy undergrowth, the Hide bonus improves to +8.
Speed: 40 ft.
Terrain: Any forest, hill, mountains, plains, and underground