An animal pulling a carriage, cart, chariot, sled, or wagon can move weight up to five times its base carrying capacity, including the weight of the vehicle. If multiple animals pull the same vehicle, they can add their carrying capacity together.
Note: Many animals in the list below are 'official' D&D creatures, but the animals marked with the U icon (for 'unofficial') notes that the sale price and 'weight' for these creatures is unofficial, and is based on our own research. The actually price and weight are up to the DM (who has final say). Price may fluctuate by region, animal rarity, and special circumstances. Weight may fluctuate based on health, age and the sex of the animal.
Item
Cost
(Norm)
Cost
(Low)
Cost
(High)
Ground Speed
Carrying CapacityCarry
Cost:
50 gp
Cheap:
40 gp
Expensive:
100 gp
Speed:
50 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
420 lb.
The Axe Beak is a tall, flightless bird, characterized by its strong legs, sharp claws, and heavy, wedge-shaped beak.
Diet: Axe Beaks are omnivorous, with a strong preference for meat sourced from their own kills or scavenged carcasses. This flexible feeding behavior allows them to thrive in different settings, supplementing their diet with vegetation or other food sources as needed.
Habitats: Axe Beaks are often found in grasslands, forests, mountainous regions, tundra and frozen climates.
Predators: Large carnivores such as bears, wolves, hyenas and large hunting cats, like jaguars.
Speed: 50 ft.
Cost:
25 gp
Cheap:
20 gp
Expensive:
50 gp
Speed:
30 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
Baboons are large, strong monkeys with dog-like muzzles, thick fur, and powerful jaws.
Diet: Baboons are opportunistic omnivores, foraging on a diverse array of food sources including fruits, seeds, grasses, insects, and small animals.
Habitat: Baboons inhabit savannas grasslands, forests and mountainous regions, often residing in large 'troops' that provide protection from predators. These primates rely on trees, cliffs, or other elevated structures for resting, foraging, and sleeping.
Predators: Large carnivores such as lions, leopards, hyenas, and wild dogs.
Speed: 30 ft., burrow 30 ft.
Cost:
15 gp
Cheap:
12 gp
Expensive:
30 gp
Speed:
20 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
These fierce, stocky, nocturnal creatures
are known for their distinctive black and white striped face and powerful digging abilities (5ft burrowing speed). They are only rarely kept as pets.
Diet: Badgers are opportunistic omnivores eating earthworms, insects, small mammals, birds, reptiles, and plant materials like fruits, roots, and bulbs.
Habitat: Badgers commonly live in woodlands, grasslands, and farmland. They often reside in underground burrows, known as setts.
Predators: Large carnivores such as wolves, bears, and big cats, as well as smaller predators like foxes and coyotes.
Speed: 20 ft., burrow 5 ft.
Cost:
5 gp
Cheap:
4 gp
Expensive:
10 gp
Speed:
5 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
Bats are Diminutive nocturnal rodent fliers that eat insects and fruit. They rely primarily on sound to navigate rather than sight.
Diet: Bats are primarily insectivores consuming mosquitoes, moths, and other small insects. Some species are frugivorous, feeding on fruits and nectar, while others specialize in hunting fish, frogs, or even other bats.
Habitat: Bats live in diverse habitats, from forests and caves to deserts and urban areas. Some form large colonies in caves, trees, or man-made structures, while others are more solitary, occupying smaller roosts in foliage, rock crevices, or underground burrows.
Predators: Birds of prey such as owls and hawks, as well as terrestrial predators like snakes, raccoons, and wildcats.
Speed: 5 ft., burrow 30 ft.
Cost:
240 gp
Cheap:
192 gp
Expensive:
480 gp
Speed:
40 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
225 lb.
Black bears are large, powerful mammals recognized for their dark-colored coats, rounded ears, and muscular build.
Diet: Black bears are omnivorous, consuming a diverse array of foods such as berries, fruits, nuts, insects, fish, and small mammals.
Habitat: Black bears occupy a range of habitats, including forests, mountains, and coastal areas.
Predators: Predators of black bears are limited due to their size and strength but may include larger bear species or, on rare occasions, groups of wolves, as well as humanoid hunters.
Speed: 40 ft., climb 30 ft.
Cost:
100 gp
Cheap:
80 gp
Expensive:
200 gp
Speed:
40 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
195 lb.
Boars, also known as wild pigs, are medium-sized, stout mammals characterized by their robust build, prominent tusks, and coarse fur.
Diet: Boars are omnivores, consuming a wide variety of foods such as roots, tubers, fruits, insects, and small animals.
Habitat: Boars occupy a range of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands, adapting to local resources and shelter options.
Predators: Large carnivores like wolves, bears, and big cats, as well as humans through hunting and habitat conflict.
Speed: 40 ft.
Cost:
740 gp
Cheap:
592 gp
Expensive:
1,480 gp
Speed:
40 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
570 lb.
Brown bears, also known as grizzly bears, are large, formidable mammals renowned for their humped shoulders, long claws, and varying coat colors.
Diet: Brown bears are omnivores, consuming an array of food sources including plants, berries, insects, fish, and large mammals.
Habitat: Brown bears are primarily found in forests and mountainous woodlands.
Predators: Predators of brown bears are limited due to their size and strength but may include other large predators such as wolves, tigers, or other bear species, as well as humanoid hunters.
Speed: 40 ft., climb 30 ft.
Cost:
50 gp
Cheap:
40 gp
Expensive:
100 gp
Speed:
50 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
480 lb.
Camels have a humped back, short tail, long slim legs, and long neck that dips downward and rises to a small narrow head. As livestock, they provide milk, meat and textiles (fiber and felt from hair). They are also a means of transport and carry cargo.
Diet: Camels are herbivores, consuming desert vegetation, grasses, shrubs, and leaves. They can survive for extended periods without water and are well adapted to sparse, dry environments.
Habitat: Camel habitats span a variety of desert ecosystems, from hot, sandy deserts to cold, mountainous regions.
Predators: Large carnivores such as wolves, lions, and tigers, although these threats vary depending on their geographic location.
Speed: 50 ft.
Cost:
4 cp
Cheap:
3 cp
Expensive:
8 cp
Speed:
5 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
A canary is a small, vibrant bird, known for its beautiful melodious songs and striking yellow plumage.
Diet: Canaries are primarily seed eaters, with a diet consisting of various types of seeds, grains, and plant materials, as well as occasional fruits and greens for added nutrition.
Habitat: In the wild, canaries inhabit a range of environments, from forests and grasslands to coastal areas and gardens.
Predators: As small birds, canaries face potential predation from various predators such as larger birds, snakes, and mammals like cats or rodents.
Speed: 5 ft., fly 40 ft.
Cost:
1 gp
Cheap:
8 sp
Expensive:
2 gp
Speed:
30 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
Capybaras (or donkey rats) are brown or snowy white rodents the size of small dogs, with long legs and short, furry tails that are sometimes used as pets. They are also sometimes referred to as "donkey rats" due to their size.
Diet: Capybaras are herbivores, consuming grasses, aquatic plants, and various fruits, as well as tree bark and other available vegetation.
Habitat: Inhabiting wetlands, grasslands, and tropical rainforests, capybaras are most often found near bodies of water, which offer a source of food and protection from potential predators.
Predators: Predators of capybaras include large carnivores such as jaguars, pumas, anacondas, caimans, and birds of prey like harpy eagles.
Speed: 30 ft.
Cost:
3 cp
Cheap:
2 cp
Expensive:
6 cp
Speed:
40 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
These Tiny animals are often kept as pets or familiars. Though small, they are excellent hunters; grain farmers usually keep cats as pest control in crop storage areas. Stray cats occupy most cities—finding a free cat should pose little challenge.
Diet: Cats often hunt for prey such as mice, rats, and small birds. Households often supplement their diets with scraps from human meals.
Habitat: Medieval domesticated cats lived alongside humans in various settings, including rural farmlands, villages, and urban environments.
Predators: Foxes, coyotes, and birds of prey. In urban areas, they could also encounter threats from aggressive dogs or other animals.
Speed: 40 ft.
Cost:
160 gp
Cheap:
128 gp
Expensive:
320 gp
Speed:
40 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
210 lb.
Rarely, Medium cats such as cheetahs are trained to hunt for humanoid masters. These sleek carnivores are characterized by their slender bodies, long limbs, and distinctive spotted coat patterns.
Diet: Cheetahs primarily hunt small to medium-sized prey, such as gazelles, impalas, and smaller animals like rabbits, rodents, and birds.
Habitat: Cheetahs mainly occupy vast semi-deserts, savannas, and grasslands.
Predators: Due to their speed and alert nature, adult cheetahs faced few natural predators, although they could be targeted by larger carnivores such as lions, leopards, or hyenas.
Speed: 40 ft.
Cost:
100 gp
Cheap:
80 gp
Expensive:
200 gp
Speed:
40 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
210 lb.
Rarely, Medium cats such as leopards are trained to hunt for humanoid masters. Leopards and jaguars are powerful and elusive feline predators, having rosette-patterned fur, strong muscular bodies, and exceptional climbing abilities.
Diet: These large felines primarily hunt for medium-sized prey like antelopes, deer, and wild pigs, as well as smaller animals such as rodents, birds, and reptiles.
Habitat: These hunting cats often occupy savannas, grasslands, deserts, tropical rainforests and mountainous regions. They were both terrestrial and arboreal.
Predators: Due to their formidable nature and strength, adult leopards faced few natural predators, with occasional encounters with larger carnivores like lions, tigers, or packs of hyenas.
Speed: 40 ft.
Cost:
100 gp
Cheap:
80 gp
Expensive:
200 gp
Speed:
40 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
210 lb.
Rarely, Medium cats such as pumas are trained to hunt for humanoid masters. A large, solitary feline predator, revered for its strength, agility, and stealth.
Diet: Pumas fed on a diverse range of prey, including deer, elk, moose, and smaller animals such as rabbits, rodents, and birds.
Habitat: Pumas inhabit forests, mountains, grasslands and deserts.
Predators: Due to their size and predatory nature, adult pumas faced few natural predators, with occasional conflicts with wolves, bears, or other large carnivores.
Speed: 40 ft.
Cost:
15 gp
Cheap:
12 gp
Expensive:
30 gp
Speed:
40 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
These tiny dogs are commonly kept as pets. They cannot be combat trained, but can serve as noisy-but-skittish watch creatures.
Diet: Domesticated dogs consume a diet primarily composed of table scraps, bones, and roughage provided by their owners, with occasional supplements of meat or other protein sources.
Habitat: These canines lived in close proximity to their owners, residing within homes, castles, or designated outdoor areas.
Predators: Dogs face potential predation from larger carnivores like wolves and bears.
Speed: 40 ft.
Cost:
25 gp
Cheap:
20 gp
Expensive:
50 gp
Speed:
40 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
This Small, combat-trained dog is bred for battle; breeders favor strength, a thick body, and a low center of gravity. Guard dogs are sold in most large cities and some cultures use them for sport fighting or in some armies' special infantry.
Diet: Guard dogs consume a diet primarily composed of table scraps, bones, and roughage provided by their owners, with occasional supplements of meat or other protein sources.
Habitat: These canines lived in close proximity to their owners, residing within homes, castles, or designated outdoor areas.
Predators: Guard dogs face potential predation from larger carnivores like wolves and bears.
Speed: 40 ft.
Cost:
25 gp
Cheap:
20 gp
Expensive:
50 gp
Speed:
40 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
225 lb.
This Medium dog is bred for carrying Small riders, and is combat trained. Breeders select dogs with strong backs, endurance, and loyal dispositions and train them for riding and combat before sale. Reputable breeders can be found in major cities.
Diet: Riding dogs consume a diet primarily composed of table scraps, bones, and roughage provided by their owners, with occasional supplements of meat or other protein sources.
Habitat: These canines lived in close proximity to their owners, residing within homes, castles, or designated outdoor areas.
Predators: Dogs face potential predation from larger carnivores like wolves and bears.
Speed: 40 ft.
Cost:
2 cp
Cheap:
2 cp
Expensive:
4 cp
Speed:
25 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
20 lb.
A chicken is a squat, round, domesticated fowl. They are primarily raised for their meat and eggs.
Diet: Chickens consume a varied diet of grains, seeds, insects, and plants, often supplemented with kitchen scraps and leftover food from their human caretakers.
Habitat: Chickens live in simple coops or designated outdoor areas near their owners' homes or on farms
Predators: Foxes, weasels, hawks, and other birds of prey, as well as opportunistic creatures like raccoons and snakes.
Speed: 25 ft.
Cost:
10 gp
Cheap:
8 gp
Expensive:
20 gp
Speed:
30 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
540 lb.
Cows are big, blocky creatures that come in a variety of colors, sizes and even shapes. Some are white with large black spots and big udders, while others are covered in brown fur with short horns. They are often domesticated for their meat, milk, or hides.
Diet: Cows are herbivores, eating grass, hay, and other plant materials found in pastures and meadows. Farmers often supplement their diet with grains or crop residues.
Habitat: Cows are housed in barns, stables, or designated pastures near their owners' homes or within village confines.
Predators: As domestic animals, cows faced potential predation from wolves, bears, and other large carnivores.
Speed: 30 ft.
Cost:
8 gp
Cheap:
6 gp
Expensive:
16 gp
Speed:
40 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
420 lb.
Donkeys have long ears, a short thick head, a short mane, thin limbs and narrow hooves. Mules (offspring of a male donkey and a female horse) are similar to donkeys but they are larger and taller. These creatures are used as load-bearers, cart-pullers, and even racing mounts. If needed, a donkey/mule can be butchered for its hide and meat.
Diet: Donkeys and mules are herbivores, primarily consuming hay, grass, and grains like oats and barley.
Habitat: Donkeys and mules are found in a variety of environments, from rural farmlands and pastures to mountainous regions and arid landscapes. As domesticated animals, they rely on humans for shelter, food, and care.
Predators: In the wild, donkeys and mules face potential predation from large carnivores such as wolves, bears, and big cats.
Speed: 40 ft.
Cost:
2 gp
Cheap:
16 sp
Expensive:
4 gp
Speed:
15 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
Ducks are waterfowl, characterized by their distinctive webbed feet, rounded bodies, and broad bills.
Diet: Ducks are omnivores, feeding on aquatic plants, small fish, amphibians, insects, and crustaceans, as well as grains and seeds in terrestrial environments.
Habitat: Ducks reside in a multitude of aquatic and semi-aquatic environments, such as ponds, lakes, rivers, wetlands, and coastal regions.
Predators: Adult ducks must evade large predators like birds of prey, snapping turtles, and certain fish.
Speed: 15 ft., fly 50 ft., swim 10 ft.
Cost:
40 gp
Cheap:
32 gp
Expensive:
80 gp
Speed:
10 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
Eagles are large, powerful birds of prey recognized for their sharp talons, hooked beaks, and exceptional eyesight.
Diet: Eagles are carnivores, consuming a range of prey such as fish, small mammals, birds, and reptiles.
Habitat: Eagles live in a variety of habitats, including forests, deserts, grasslands, and tundra. They need access to water, perching areas, and places to nest.
Predators: While eagles face few natural predators, their eggs and nestlings may be vulnerable to attacks from other birds of prey, mammals such as raccoons or foxes, and reptiles like snakes.
Speed: 10 ft., fly 60 ft.
Cost:
200 gp
Cheap:
160 gp
Expensive:
400 gp
Speed:
40 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
1320 lb.
A large land animal, characterized by its long trunk, columnar legs, and huge head with wide, flat ears. Elephants are grayish to brown in color, and their body hair is sparse and coarse. They are used as work animals and mounts. Some are even trained for war. Elephants can be harvested for their tusks, skin and meat.
Diet: Elephants are herbivores, consuming a vast array of vegetation, including grasses, leaves, fruits, and bark (a single adult elephant consumes up to 300 lbs of food per day).
Habitat: Elephants reside in a range of environments, such as savannas, grasslands, forests, and deserts.
Predators: As the largest land mammals, healthy adult elephants face few natural predators due to their size and strength.
Speed: 40 ft.
Cost:
40 gp
Cheap:
32 gp
Expensive:
80 gp
Speed:
10 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
This Tiny, long-winged bird of prey boasts a streamlined body, powerful wings, and sharp talons. It is a popular hunting bird for nobility. Falcons are technically a subset of hawks but are considered more "noble." In many nations (DM discretion), ownership is denied to commoners with hierarchical monarchies.
Diet: Falcons are carnivorous, with a diet primarily consisting of small mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects.
Habitat: Falcons can be found in numerous environments, including forests, grasslands, deserts, and urban areas, occupying territories that provide suitable nesting sites.
Predators: Adult falcons face few natural threats, although they can fall prey to larger carnivores such as eagles, great horned owls, or mammalian predators like raccoons or foxes.
Speed: 10 ft., fly 60 ft.
Cost:
8 gp
Cheap:
6 gp
Expensive:
16 gp
Speed:
40 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
Foxes are quick and wily carnivores, characterized by their pointed ears, bushy tail, and slender muzzle. They can be difficult to train, but often make excellent familiars.
Diet: Foxes are omnivores, consuming rodents, birds, insects, eggs, fruits, and berries. As opportunistic predators, they adapt their feeding habits based on food availability, often hunting small prey or scavenging for carrion when necessary.
Habitat: Foxes occupy a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, deserts, and urban areas. They create dens, or earths, for shelter, utilizing underground burrows, hollow logs, or dense vegetation for protection and concealment.
Predators: Wolves, coyotes, bears, and big cats, as well as birds of prey like eagles and owls.
Speed: 40 ft.
Cost:
5 cp
Cheap:
4 cp
Expensive:
1 sp
Speed:
20 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
Frogs and toads are amphibians known for their diverse skin colors, and vocalizations.
Diet: Frogs and toads consume a range of invertebrates, including insects, spiders, and worms.
Habitat: Frogs and toads can live in a wide range of habitats, including forests, wetlands, grasslands, swamps, and ponds. Some species can live in
desert or icy climates.
Predators: Snakes, birds, small mammals, and even other amphibians.
Speed: 20 ft., swim 20 ft.
Cost:
5 cp
Cheap:
4 cp
Expensive:
1 sp
Speed:
20 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
A gecko is a Tiny lizard known for its distinctive vocalizations, unique adaptations for climbing, and diverse array of colors and patterns.
Diet: Many geckos are insectivorous and feed on insects, spiders, and other small invertebrates. Some larger species may also consume small mammals, birds, or other reptiles.
Habitat: Geckos are adapted to many habitats including swamps, rain forests, deserts, and cold mountain slopes.
Predators: Snakes, birds, larger lizards, and mammals such as cats or foxes.
Speed: 20 ft., climb 20 ft.
Cost:
1 gp
Cheap:
8 sp
Expensive:
2 gp
Speed:
40 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
180 lb.
Goats are stout-bodied mammals with horns and cloven hooves. They can be domesticated for their their meat, milk, and skins.
Diet: Goats are herbivores, eating plants, shrubs, and grasses, with a particular fondness for leaves, vines, and weeds.
Habitat: Goats live in a wide range of habitats, including mountainous regions, forests, grasslands and deserts, often preferring areas with rugged terrain that allows them to climb and explore.
Predators: Goats face a variety of predators, including wolves, coyotes, bears, large cats, and birds of prey, with specific threats varying based on their geographic location.
Speed: 40 ft.
Cost:
5 cp
Cheap:
4 cp
Expensive:
1 sp
Speed:
15 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
Hamsters are small, nocturnal rodents popular as pets, characterized by their short tails, chubby cheeks, and diverse coat colors.
Diet: Hamsters are omnivorous, feeding on a mix of seeds, grains, fruits, vegetables, and occasional insects.
Habitat: Snakes, birds of prey, and larger mammals like foxes and weasels, as well as domestic pets such as cats or dogs.
Predators: Adult owls face few natural threats, although they can fall victim to larger carnivores such as eagles, great horned owls, or mammalian predators like foxes, raccoons, or even domestic cats.
Speed: 15 ft.
Cost:
18 gp
Cheap:
14 gp
Expensive:
36 gp
Speed:
10 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
This Tiny, short-winged raptor is a popular hunting bird, but is utilized more often by lower nobility than by commoners without titles. Hawks are characterized by their sharp talons, hooked beaks, and exceptional eyesight.
Diet: Hawks are carnivorous, with a diet primarily consisting of small mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects.
Habitat: Hawks can be found in numerous environments, including forests, grasslands, deserts, and urban areas, occupying territories that provide suitable nesting sites.
Predators: Adult hawks face few natural threats, although they can fall prey to larger carnivores such as eagles, great horned owls, or mammalian predators like raccoons or foxes.
Speed: 10 ft., fly 60 ft.
Cost:
5 gp
Cheap:
4 gp
Expensive:
10 gp
Speed:
20 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
The hedgehog is a small, nocturnal, terrestrial mammal. A hedgehog's spiny exterior serves as a defense mechanism, deterring potential predators and allows them to curl into a protective ball when threatened, significantly increasing their chances of survival. Hedgehogs are often used as familiars by gnomes and halflings.
Diet: Hedgehogs feed on insects, slugs, snails, and other invertebrates, making them valuable allies for farmers seeking to control pest populations. Their diet also included small vertebrates like frogs, rodents, and snakes.
Habitat: Hedgehogs live in forests, grasslands, and farmland. They seek refuge in hedgerows, log piles, and self-dug burrows, hibernating during cold winter months to conserve energy.
Predators: Badgers, foxes, birds of prey, and snakes.
Speed: 20 ft., burrow 5 ft.
Cost:
50 gp
Cheap:
40 gp
Expensive:
100 gp
Speed:
40 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
540 lb.
A horse is a four-legged, hoofed herbivorous, primarily used for riding or transport. Horses can be butchered for their hide, meat and hooves.
Diet: Draft horses primarily consume hay, grass, and grains.
Habitat: Draft horses tend to live on farms, in villages, and within the confines of urban centers, typically housed in stables or barns
Predators: While draft horses faced few natural predators due to their immense size, they could still be targeted by wolves, bears, or large cats in some regions.
Speed: 40 ft.
Cost:
75 gp
Cheap:
60 gp
Expensive:
150 gp
Speed:
60 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
480 lb.
A horse is a four-legged, hoofed herbivorous, primarily used for riding or transport. Horses can be butchered for their hide, meat and hooves.
Diet: Riding horses primarily consume hay, grass, and grains.
Habitat: Riding horses tend to live on farms, in villages, and within the confines of urban centers, typically housed in stables or barns
Predators: While riding horses faced few natural predators due to their immense size, they could still be targeted by wolves, bears, or large cats in some regions.
Speed: 60 ft.
Cost:
400 gp
Cheap:
320 gp
Expensive:
800 gp
Speed:
50 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
510 lb.
Lions are majestic, large felines revered for their unmistakable manes and muscular build.
Diet: Lions are carnivores, primarily hunting large mammals such as antelopes, zebras, and wildebeests, with opportunistic feeding on smaller prey or scavenging as needed.
Habitat: Lions favor grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.
Predators: As apex predators, adult lions face few natural threats, though cubs may be vulnerable to attacks from hyenas, leopards, or other lions.
Speed: 50 ft.
Cost:
5 cp
Cheap:
4 cp
Expensive:
1 sp
Speed:
20 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
These Tiny cold-blooded reptiles characterized by their often colorful scaly skin. Varieties of more intelligent lizards are often selected by wizards as familiars.
Diet: Many species are insectivorous and consume insects, spiders, and other invertebrates. Others may be herbivorous, and consume plant materials like fruits, flowers, and leaves, while larger species may target small mammals, birds, or other reptiles.
Habitat: Lizards can be found in terrestrial, arboreal, or aquatic settings, occupying niches that offer suitable resources and shelter.
Predators: Snakes, birds of prey, mammals such as cats, foxes, or raccoons, as well as larger reptiles, amphibians, or even other lizard species.
Speed: 20 ft., climb 20 ft.
Cost:
25 gp
Cheap:
20 gp
Expensive:
50 gp
Speed:
40 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
195 lb.
A mastiff is a large and powerful type of dog. Mastiffs are among the largest dogs, and typically have a short coat, a long low-set tail and large feet; the skull is large and bulky, the muzzle broad and short (brachycephalic) and the ears drooping and pendant-shaped. Mastiff are often used as companions and protectors.
Diet: Mastiffs commonly eat meals composed of leftover meats, grains, and vegetables from their owner's table, supplemented by occasional hunting or scavenging.
Habitat: Mastiffs live in domestic environments with their human owners.
Predators: As domesticated animals, mastiffs are not generally subject to natural predators.
Speed: 40 ft.
Cost:
3 gp
Cheap:
2 gp
Expensive:
6 gp
Speed:
40 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
These Tiny primates can be found in a variety of habitats, but typically favor warm forests and jungles. They can grasp and carry objects that weigh under a pound. They are sometimes used as familiars.
Diet: Monkeys eat a variety of foods, including fruit, leaves, seeds, nuts, flowers, eggs, and small animals.
Habitat: Monkeys inhabit a range of environments, including tropical rainforests, grasslands, and mountainous regions, with specific habitat preferences varying between species.
Predators: Large cats such as leopards, jaguars, and tigers, as well as snakes, crocodiles, and birds of prey.
Speed: 40 ft., burrow 40 ft.
Cost:
20 gp
Cheap:
16 gp
Expensive:
40 gp
Speed:
5 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
Owls are nocturnal birds of prey, characterized by their distinct facial discs, large eyes, and silent flight capabilities.
Diet: Owls are carnivorous and pry on rodents, birds, insects, and even other small mammals or reptiles.
Habitat: Owls inhabit a range of environments including dense forests, open grasslands, deserts and urban areas.
Predators: Adult owls face few natural threats, although they can fall victim to larger carnivores such as eagles, great horned owls, or mammalian predators like foxes, raccoons, or even domestic cats.
Speed: 5 ft., fly 60 ft.
Cost:
15 gp
Cheap:
12 gp
Expensive:
30 gp
Speed:
30 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
1000 lb.
An ox (plural oxen), also known as a bullock, is a male bovine trained and used as a draft animal.
Diet: Oxen are herbivores that consume a diet primarily based on grass, hay, and other plant materials. Farmers supplement their feed with grains, minerals, or other nutritional additives.
Habitat: Oxen are typically found in agricultural environments, including farmlands, pastures, and rural communities. They may live in barns, stables, or designated outdoor enclosures.
Predators: Oxen face predation from large carnivores such as wolves, bears, and big cats in the wild.
Speed: 30 ft.
Cost:
50 gp
Cheap:
40 gp
Expensive:
100 gp
Speed:
10 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
These colorful and intelligent birds can be trained to mimic humanoid voices. They are often kept as pets by the wealthy and those who live in the tropical climates they favor. Parrots have the same statistics as ravens.
Diet: Parrots are primarily herbivorous, consuming fruits, seeds, nuts, and flowers. Some species may consume insects or other small invertebrates for additional nutrition.
Habitat: Parrots inhabit rainforests, woodlands, and grasslands.
Predators: Birds of prey such as eagles and hawks, monkeys, and snakes.
Speed: 10 ft., fly 40 ft.
Cost:
10 gp
Cheap:
8 gp
Expensive:
20 gp
Speed:
30 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
195 lb.
Pigs are stout-bodied, short-legged, omnivorous mammals, with thick skin usually sparsely coated with short bristles. They are common farm animals that are usually kept for their meat.
Diet: Pigs are omnivores, consuming plants, roots, fruits, insects, and small animals. They are opportunistic feeders, utilizing their strong snouts to forage and dig for food in the wild, while domesticated pigs tend to eat grains, vegetables, and protein sources.
Habitat: Pigs can be found in various habitats, from forests and grasslands to agricultural settings and urban areas. In the wild, they often create shelters or nests for resting and protection, while domesticated pigs are typically housed in barns, pens, or free-range environments on farms.
Predators: Natural predators of pigs include large carnivores, such as wolves, bears, and big cats, as well as birds of prey like eagles and owls.
Speed: 30 ft.
Cost:
30 gp
Cheap:
24 gp
Expensive:
60 gp
Speed:
40 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
225 lb.
A pony is smaller than a horse, with shorter legs, although often thicker and sturdier proportionally through the body (note: a pony is not a young horse, but a different animal). They are primarily used for driving, but some can be used as mounts. If needed, a pony can be butchered for its hide, meat and its mane of hair.
Diet: Ponies, like horses, primarily consume a diet consisting of hay, grass, and grain.
Habitat: Ponies can adapt to various habitats, including farmlands, grasslands, and mountainous regions, often living in stables or open pastures alongside other equines.
Predators: Natural predators of ponies include large carnivores like wolves, coyotes, and mountain lions, as well as wild dogs and bears.
Speed: 40 ft.
Cost:
2 gp
Cheap:
16 sp
Expensive:
4 gp
Speed:
35 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
Rabbits are small, furry mammals with long ears, short fluffy tails, and strong, large hind legs.
Diet: Rabbits are herbivores, and their diet primarily consists of plants, grasses, and vegetables (i.e. carrots, lettuce).
Habitat: Rabbits can be found in a variety of habitats, including meadows, grasslands, forests, and deserts. They create their homes in burrows underground.
Predators: Foxes, coyotes, wolves, bobcats, lynxes, hawks, owls, and eagles
Speed: 35 ft., burrow 5 ft.
Cost:
1 cp
Cheap:
1 cp
Expensive:
2 cp
Speed:
20 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
Rats are medium-sized rodents with long tails, sharp front teeth, and coarse fur. They are nocturnal creatures and are most active at night.
Diet: Rats are omnivores and consume a wide variety of foods. Their diet includes seeds, grains, fruits, vegetables, insects, small animals, and even carrion. In urban environments, they often feed on human food sources, scavenging through garbage and compost piles.
Habitat: Rats can be found in a broad range of habitats, from forests and grasslands to urban and suburban areas. They prefer to live in close proximity to humans, as this provides them with easy access to food and shelter.
Predators: Rats face numerous predators in the wild, including birds of prey (e.g., hawks, owls), foxes, coyotes, snakes, and weasels. In urban areas, rats are concerned with domestic pets like cats and dogs.
Speed: 20 ft.
Cost:
2 gp
Cheap:
16 sp
Expensive:
4 gp
Speed:
10 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
Ravens are Tiny intelligent birds known for their glossy black plumage, complex social behaviors, and impressive cognitive abilities.
Diet: Ravens are opportunistic omnivores, often consuming carrion, small mammals, birds, insects, and plant materials like seeds, fruits, and berries. Their feeding behaviors often involve scavenging, hunting, and utilizing tools or problem-solving skills to access various resources.
Habitat: Ravens inhabit a variety of ecosystems, including forests, mountains, deserts and coastal areas.
Predators: Large birds of prey such as eagles, hawks, and great horned owls.
Speed: 10 ft., fly 50 ft.
Cost:
2 gp
Cheap:
16 sp
Expensive:
4 gp
Speed:
30 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
180 lb.
A sheep is a farm animal which is covered with thick curly hair called wool. Domesticated for their wool, milk, and meat, sheep will flee from combat. Female sheep are called ewes, male sheep are called rams.
Diet: Sheep primarily graze on grass, clover, and other pasture plants. They may also consume hay, silage, and grain supplements provided by farmers.
Habitat: Sheep are found in a variety of habitats, from lush grasslands and meadows to rugged hillsides and mountainous regions. They often inhabit fenced pastures, farmlands, or open rangelands, relying on their shepherds for protection.
Predators: Predators of sheep vary depending on the region but may include wolves, coyotes, mountain lions, bears, and wild dogs.
Speed: 30 ft.
Cost:
10 gp
Cheap:
8 gp
Expensive:
20 gp
Speed:
30 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
Skunks are small, stout, nocturnal animals with short legs, small heads, and white stripes.
Diet: Skunks eat a variety of plants and animals, including insects, rodents, lizards, birds, snakes, eggs, berries, roots, fungi, and leaves. When living near humans, skunks may scavenge garbage and animal carcasses.
Habitat: Skunks inhabit a range of habitats, including forests, grasslands, deserts, and urban areas. They prefer locations near water sources and are commonly found near agricultural lands. Skunks live in dens that they either dig themselves or appropriate from other animals.
Predators: Coyotes, foxes, bobcats, and badgers are some of their main predators. Birds of prey such as great horned owls and red-tailed hawks may also attack skunks.
Speed: 30 ft.
Cost:
50 gp
Cheap:
40 gp
Expensive:
100 gp
Speed:
40 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
180 lb.
Sled dogs are useful for pulling sleds, but can also make good companions. A single sled dog can pull 360 pounds. Sled dogs must take a short rest after pulling a sled for 1 hour; otherwise, they gain one level of exhaustion.
Unofficial: While a sled dog can pull 360 lbs., the rules say nothing about the animal's carrying capacity. A wolf has a strength of 12, which means a carrying capacity of 180. Since a wolf is comparable in size and strength, we use the same carrying capacity.
Diet: Sled dogs require a high-energy diet that consists mainly of dry kibble. Their diet may be supplemented with additional protein sources like meat or fish.
Habitat: Sled dogs reside in kennels or designated living spaces close to their human caretakers, usually located in cold, snowy environments.
Predators: While domesticated sled dogs are not typically subject to predation, they may encounter wild predators like wolves, bears, and other large carnivores when working or living in remote, wilderness areas.
Speed: 40 ft.
Cost:
90 gp
Cheap:
72 gp
Expensive:
180 gp
Speed:
30 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
Constrictor snakes are non-venomous reptiles known for their muscular, elongated bodies exhibiting an array of colors, and patterns.
Diet: Constrictors consume rodents, birds, amphibians, and other reptiles.
Habitat: Inhabiting diverse environments around the world, constrictors can be found in terrestrial, arboreal, or aquatic settings.
Predators: Larger snakes, birds of prey, and mammals such as foxes, raccoons, or wildcats.
Speed: 30 ft., swim 30 ft.
Cost:
5 gp
Cheap:
4 gp
Expensive:
10 gp
Speed:
30 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
Snakes with venomous fangs, which they use to immobilize and kill prey. They exhibit a diverse range of sizes, colors, and patterns.
Diet: Venomous snakes consume a variety of prey, including rodents, birds, amphibians, and other reptiles.
Habitat: Poisonous snakes occupy diverse environments, such as deserts, rainforests, grasslands, and aquatic habitats.
Predators: Other snakes, birds of prey, and mammals like mongooses, honey badgers, and opossums, which have developed resistance or immunity to their venom.
Speed: 30 ft., swim 30 ft.
Cost:
1 gp
Cheap:
8 sp
Expensive:
2 gp
Speed:
30 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
A squirrel is a small, agile rodent characterized by its bushy tail, sharp claws, and large eyes, often spotted scurrying up trees or gathering food.
Diet: Squirrels are primarily herbivores, with their diet revolving around nuts, seeds, fruits, and buds, which they often bury and stockpile for colder seasons. Occasionally, they may also consume insects, bird eggs, and small animals to supplement their plant-based diet.
Habitat: squirrels inhabit a wide range of environments, including woodlands, forests, parks, and urban areas. They often nest in tree cavities.
Predators: Predators include birds of prey (hawks, eagles), foxes, coyotes, and raccoons.
Speed: 30 ft., climb 30 ft.
Cost:
20 gp
Cheap:
16 gp
Expensive:
40 gp
Speed:
20 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
A flying squirrel is a small, nocturnal rodent characterized by its large, round eyes, fluffy tail, and unique ability to glide through the air using a thin membrane called a patagium.
Diet: Flying squirrels are primarily herbivores, consuming a variety of foods such as nuts, seeds, fruits, and berries. They may occasionally feed on insects, bird eggs, and small animals to supplement their diet.
Habitat: Flying squirrels are arboreal creatures, preferring to inhabit dense forests and woodlands. They nest in tree cavities, abandoned bird nests, or abandoned woodpecker holes.
Predators: Foxes, raccoons, bobcats, and weasels, as well as birds of prey (i.e. great horned owls barred owls).
Speed: 20 ft., climb 20 ft., fly 30 ft.
Cost:
450 gp
Cheap:
360 gp
Expensive:
900 gp
Speed:
40 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
510 lb.
Tigers are the largest cat species renowned for their distinctive orange and black stripes and powerful build.
Diet: Tigers are carnivores, primarily hunting large prey such as deer, wild boars, and buffalo, with occasional smaller prey or scavenging opportunities to meet their dietary needs.
Habitat: Tigers live in a variety of habitats, including rainforests, grasslands, swamps, and tundra.
Predators: As apex predators, adult tigers face few natural threats, though cubs may be vulnerable to attacks from other predators such as leopards, bears, or wild dogs.
Speed: 40 ft.
Cost:
400 gp
Cheap:
320 gp
Expensive:
800 gp
Speed:
60 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
540 lb.
A large, muscular horse that is primarily used as a mount for combat. The horse is trained to be less likely to flee from danger, and is able to trample smaller enemies. A large, well-trained warhorse is considered too valuable to be pastured or butchered.
Diet: Their diet consists of hay, grass, and grains like oats and barley. These horses also require a constant supply of fresh, clean water to maintain proper hydration.
Habitat: War horses live in stables or paddocks near their owners' castles or military encampments, where they were cared for and trained.
Predators: While they have few natural predators, wolves and large cats like cougars could pose a threat to the well-being of a war horse in the wild. However, domesticated horses face additional risks from human-related activities (i.e. injuries sustained during battles, accidents, illnesses).
Speed: 60 ft.
Cost:
2 gp
Cheap:
16 sp
Expensive:
4 gp
Speed:
30 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
A weasel is a small, slender carnivorous mammal with a long, cylindrical body, short legs, and a distinct, elongated neck
Diet: As obligate carnivores, weasels feed primarily on small rodents, birds, bird eggs, and occasionally insects, frogs, and rabbits.
Habitat: Weasels inhabit diverse ecosystems, including woodlands, grasslands, marshes, and even urban areas. They often nest in rock crevices, beneath tree roots, in underground tunnels or utilizing burrows abandoned by other animals.
Predators: Larger carnivores such as foxes, coyotes, birds of prey, and snakes.
Speed: 30 ft.
Cost:
10 gp
Cheap:
8 gp
Expensive:
20 gp
Speed:
30 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
This secure, portable enclosure is used to hold creatures—generally animals, but a large enough cage can hold anything. Cages are made from iron, wood (half price, half the weight), or bamboo (half price, quarter the weight), depending on local customs and available materials. One cage holds one animal of that size, or five animals of a smaller size. The weight of the creature adds to the weight of the cage. Cages (or tanks) for aquatic creatures cost twice as much, and weigh four times the normal weight when filled with water. Diminutive or Fine size, iron cage weight: 2 lbs.
Cost:
2 gp
Cheap:
16 sp
Expensive:
4 gp
Speed:
30 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
This secure, portable enclosure is used to hold creatures—generally animals, but a large enough cage can hold anything. Cages are made from iron, wood (half price, half the weight), or bamboo (half price, quarter the weight), depending on local customs and available materials. One cage holds one animal of that size, or five animals of a smaller size. The weight of the creature adds to the weight of the cage. Cages (or tanks) for aquatic creatures cost twice as much, and weigh four times the normal weight when filled with water. Tiny iron cage weight: 5 lbs.
Cost:
25 gp
Cheap:
20 gp
Expensive:
50 gp
Speed:
30 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
This secure, portable enclosure is used to hold creatures—generally animals, but a large enough cage can hold anything. Cages are made from iron, wood (half price, half the weight), or bamboo (half price, quarter the weight), depending on local customs and available materials. One cage holds one animal of that size, or five animals of a smaller size. The weight of the creature adds to the weight of the cage. Cages (or tanks) for aquatic creatures cost twice as much, and weigh four times the normal weight when filled with water. Small iron cage weight: 30 lbs.
Cost:
50 gp
Cheap:
40 gp
Expensive:
100 gp
Speed:
30 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
This secure, portable enclosure is used to hold creatures—generally animals, but a large enough cage can hold anything. Cages are made from iron, wood (half price, half the weight), or bamboo (half price, quarter the weight), depending on local customs and available materials. One cage holds one animal of that size, or five animals of a smaller size. The weight of the creature adds to the weight of the cage. Cages (or tanks) for aquatic creatures cost twice as much, and weigh four times the normal weight when filled with water. Medium iron cage weight: 60 lbs.
Cost:
100 gp
Cheap:
80 gp
Expensive:
200 gp
Speed:
30 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
This secure, portable enclosure is used to hold creatures—generally animals, but a large enough cage can hold anything. Cages are made from iron, wood (half price, half the weight), or bamboo (half price, quarter the weight), depending on local customs and available materials. One cage holds one animal of that size, or five animals of a smaller size. The weight of the creature adds to the weight of the cage. Cages (or tanks) for aquatic creatures cost twice as much, and weigh four times the normal weight when filled with water. Large iron cage weight: 240lbs.
Cost:
300 gp
Cheap:
240 gp
Expensive:
600 gp
Speed:
30 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
This secure, portable enclosure is used to hold creatures—generally animals, but a large enough cage can hold anything. Cages are made from iron, wood (half price, half the weight), or bamboo (half price, quarter the weight), depending on local customs and available materials. One cage holds one animal of that size, or five animals of a smaller size. The weight of the creature adds to the weight of the cage. Cages (or tanks) for aquatic creatures cost twice as much, and weigh four times the normal weight when filled with water. Huge iron cage weight: 960lbs.
Cost:
2 sp
Cheap:
16 cp
Expensive:
4 sp
Speed:
30 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
Also, called a Dandy Brush. This hard-bristled tool has a handle that slips over the wearer’s hand, and is used by animal breeders, owners, and grooms to brush the animals in their care, loosening dirt and detritus from the creatures’ coats and stimulating the skin so it produces the natural oils that keep them healthy and clean.
Cost:
2 gp
Cheap:
16 sp
Expensive:
4 gp
Speed:
30 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
This leather or hemp harness allows a holder to restrain and control a domesticated animal. A harness is standard equipment for anyone trying to teach an animal tricks with the Handle Animal skill. Ready-made harnesses are available in most markets for common domesticated animals such as cats, dogs, horses, and oxen, but harnesses can be made for nearly any creature.
Training Harness: This specialized harness must be tailored to a specific type of animal. A training harness provides a +2 bonus on Handle Animal checks made with an animal wearing it.
Cost:
2 gp
Cheap:
16 sp
Expensive:
4 gp
Speed:
30 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
A standard whip used to train animals (same stats as the weapon)
Cost:
10 gp
Cheap:
8 gp
Expensive:
20 gp
Speed:
30 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
This gauntlet, made from layers of thick leather, is worn on the falconer’s off hand to give a falcon a place to stand before and after a hunt. The gauntlet also has a tassel and a ring attached to the falcon’s tether.
Cost:
100 gp
Cheap:
80 gp
Expensive:
200 gp
Speed:
30 ft.
Carrying Capacity:
This thick, heavily padded sleeve fits over the wearer's arm and serves as a target for animals being trained to attack. When used in conjunction with the Handle Animal skill to train an animal for a general purpose, this item grants the user a +5 to their Handle Animal check to successfully combat train an animal.
