Barghest (CR 4)

Medium Outsider (Evil, Extraplanar, Lawful, and Shapechanger)
Alignment: Always lawful evil
Initiative: +6 (+2 Dex, +4 Improved Initiative); Senses: darkvision 60 ft., scent, Listen +11, and Spot +11

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AC: 18 (+2 Dex, +6 natural), touch 12, flat-footed 16
Hit Dice: 6d8+6 (33 hp); DR: DR 5/magic
Fort +6, Ref +7, Will +7

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Speed: 30 ft.
Space: 5 ft./5 ft.
Base Attack +6; Grapple +9
Attack: Bite +9 melee
Full Attack: Bite +9 melee and 2 claws +4 melee
Damage: Bite 1d6+3, claw 1d4+1
Special Attacks: Spell-like abilities, feed

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Abilities: Str 17, Dex 15, Con 13, Int 14, Wis 14, Cha 14
Special Qualities: Change shape
Feats: Combat Reflexes; Improved Initiative; Track
Skills: Bluff +11, Diplomacy +6, Disguise +2 (+4 acting), Hide +11*, Intimidate +13, Jump +12, Listen +11, Move Silently +10, Search +11, Sense Motive +11, Spot +11, and Survival +11 (+13 following tracks)
Advancement: Special (see text)

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Climate/Terrain: Bleak Eternity of Gehenna
Organization: Solitary or pack (3-6)
Treasure: Double standard

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Source: Monster Manual

Spell-Like Abilities: At will - levitate, misdirection, and project image; 1/day - charm monster charm person, dimension door, and emotion. These abilities are as the spells cast by a sorcerer whose level equals the barghest's HD (save DC 12 + spell level).

Feed (Su): When a barghest slays a humanoid opponent it can feed on the corpse, devouring both flesh and life force, as a full-round action. For every 8 HD or levels a barghest consumes it gains 1 Hit Die. Feeding destroys the victim's body and prevents any form of raising or resurrection that requires part of the corpse. A wish, miracle, or true resurrection spell can restore a devoured victim to life, but there is a 50% chance that even such powerful magic will fail.

Alternate Form (Su): A barghest can assume the form of a goblin or a large wolf as a standard action.

While in wolf form, a barghest gains the higher of the two listed speeds and a +4 circumstance bonus to Hide checks.

Pass Without Trace (Ex): A barghest in wolf form can pass without trace (as the spell) as a free action.