There is a Legacy version
here.
Giant Gecko
These roughly human-sized reptiles have amazing feet capable of clinging tenaciously to any surface. Giant geckos are typically docile and shy but can be aggressive when cornered or defending their territory. These large-eyed lizards are found in a wide variety of habitats, from rain forests and deserts to mountain slopes or even underground caverns. They spend most of their time climbing around in large trees or on rocky cliffs, whether hunting for small animals or hiding from predators. A giant gecko's scales are often quite brightly colored or decorated in intricate patterns. Giant geckos span nearly 8 feet in length from head to tail, and they weigh about 120 pounds.
Giant geckos are sometimes used by smaller humanoids as guardians or mounts, as their docile nature makes them relatively easy to tame and train. Their superior climbing skills make giant geckos particularly popular within societies that dwell underground or near cliffs, such as goblins and kobolds. Their bright coloration also makes them favorite pets in high society.
Medium Animal
Source Monster Core pg. 224
Weak Changes are marked. The -2 damage penalty to non-strike offensive abilities (-4 if the ability is limited, such as spells) is NOT factored in.
Recall Knowledge DC 13 • Animal (Nature)
Perception +5; low-light vision
Skills Acrobatics +6, Athletics +3 (+7 to Climb), Stealth +4
Str +2, Dex +3, Con +1, Int -4, Wis +2, Cha -2
Uncanny Climber A giant gecko's feet allow it to climb virtually any surface, no matter how slick or sheer. If a giant gecko attempts an Athletics check to Climb and critically fails, it gets a failure instead.
AC 14; Fort +4, Ref +8, Will +3
HP 10
Speed 30 feet, climb 30 feet
Melee [one-action] jaws +6 [+1/-4], Damage 1d8-2+2 piercingAll Monsters in "Lizard"
Source Monster Core pg. 224Lizards have a wide range of appearances and abilities, but most share a basic reptilian shape—long tails, wide toothy mouths, and four legs. While a few species are capable of movement on two legs for short periods of time, most are strictly quadrupedal. The three species presented here represent the most common and well-known of the larger species.
Lizard Locations
Giant lizards can be found in all temperate or tropical climates, often in relatively close proximity to smaller villages or rural regions where they can be a dangerous threat to livestock or travelers. The two lizards presented here tend to dwell in warmer regions— jungles for
giant chameleons and savannas for
megalanias.
Lizards and Lizardfolk
Giant lizards are often used as mounts and guardians, or kept as pets, but they are most often and traditionally kept by
lizardfolk. The kinship these people share with giant lizards is unmistakable, valuing their companionship to an extent that equals or even exceeds that which other societies have for popular animal companions like dogs and horses.
Other Giant Lizards
The three species of giant lizard presented here are but the most common of their kind encountered in the wilds. Stories of much larger lizards persist, including the 20-foot-long megalania, a truly enormous version of the giant monitor lizard capable of swallowing creatures whole. Less dangerous is the giant chameleon, although its ability to blend into its environs makes it a much more insidious and stealthy threat than the lumbering, mighty megalania.
