| Banderlog | |||
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| Naming | |||
| Binomen | Likely closely related to Genus Papio | ||
| Morphology | |||
| Body type | Humanoid | ||
| Intelligence | |||
| Sapience | Semi-sapient | ||
| Aggressivity | Very high | ||
| Language | Banderlog | ||
| Ecology | |||
| Place of origin | Prime Material Plane | ||
| Habitat | Tropical and subtropical forests | ||
| Diet | Omnivorous | ||
| Locomotion | Bipedal | ||
| Subspecies | Subspecies of baboon | ||
| Status | Critically endangered (listed as "very rare" in-game) | ||
| Behind the Scenes | |||
| Universe | Dungeons & Dragons | ||
| Created by | Gary Gygax | ||
Banderlogs are baboon-like, tribal creatures that inhabit the hot forests around the equator of the Prime Material Plane.
Monster Manual descriptions[]
2nd Edition[]
The banderlog are intelligent baboon-like primates which are found only in tropical or subtropical forests. hey live in tribal groups. Ninety-five percent of the time the banderlog have no possessions. However, on rare occasions they will find a piece of jewelry or some other valuable item and keep it.
These baboon-like creatures typically dwell amongst palms and use coconuts or retch-plant globes as missile weapons. The coconuts cause 2-5 points damage and have a 30-foot range. At close quarters, they deliver biting attacks with their long canine teeth, causing 2-5 points of damage.
Banderlog are always led by one or more large males with 6-8 hit points per die. Banderlog are green-skinned with brownish fur. They have a simple language of their own.]]