Totem Animal

Creatures with the totem animal template are favored by a deity or higher power and through a special divine connection have become more powerful and more intelligent.

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A totem animal’s quick and rebuild rules are the same.

Rebuild Rules

Senses gains darkvision 60 ft.;

Defensive Abilities gains damage reduction and energy resistance as noted on the table;

SR gains spell resistance equal to new CR +5;

Special Abilities Speech – The totem animal gains the ability to speak Common plus one other language (usually Elven or Sylvan). If the totem animal can already speak, it gains one extra language;

Ability Scores +4 Int, +4 Cha.

Table: Totem Animal Defenses

HD	Resist Cold & Fire	DR
1-4	5	–
5-10	10	5/Cold iron
11+	15	10/Cold iron