Feral Dog

Ruined roads, abandoned farms and the refuse edge of settlements give feral dogs everything they need to survive. They understand doors, voices and the habits of people better than wolves do, but hunger has replaced obedience. A group shadows travelers until food appears, then rushes whoever carries it or looks least able to defend it.

Rushing Bite: piercing, melee 5 ft, +2 to hit, 1d6+1. If the target is carrying exposed food or has already been wounded this encounter, the bite deals an additional 1d4 damage.

Learned Fear: a raised torch, cracking whip or firmly presented spear forces the dog to make a Mind save before closing. On a failed save, it keeps beyond melee until somebody runs, falls or throws food away from the group.