Blighted Wolf

Medium beast, unaligned

Blighted wolves are the descendants of common wolves warped by generations of Void-contaminated prey. They are gaunt, angular creatures with patchy fur that hangs in matted clumps. Their eyes reflect no light. Their jaws are disproportionately large, lined with teeth that never stop growing and must be worn down on bone. They hunt in packs of 4-8, coordinating with an eerie, silent intelligence --- they do not howl, do not bark, and communicate through body language alone. The silence of a blighted wolf pack on the hunt is one of the most unnerving sounds a traveler will never hear.

Armor Class:13 (natural armor)

Hit Points:22 (4d8 + 4)

Speed:45 ft

Challenge:CR 1/2

STR

14 (+2)

DEX

14 (+2)

CON

13 (+1)

INT

5 (-3)

WIS

12 (+1)

CHA

6 (-2)

Skills:Perception +3, Stealth +4

Senses:Darkvision 60 ft, passive Perception 13

Traits

Silent Hunters. The blighted wolf makes no vocalisations. It has advantage on Stealth checks in dim light or darkness.

Pack Tactics. The wolf has advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one of the wolf's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.

Void-Touched Constitution. The wolf has advantage on saving throws against poison and disease.

Actions

Bite. Melee: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. Hit: 7 (2d4 + 2) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 12 STR save or be knocked prone.