Owlbear

- Type: Large Monstrosity
- Alignment: Unaligned
- Found in: Basic Rules (2014), Monster Manual (2024), Tales From The Yawning Portal, Icewind Dale: Rime Of The Frostmaiden
Owlbears are frightening yet somehow really cute creatures that combine the strength of a bear with the wildness of an owl. With sharp claws, strong beaks, and unpredictable temperaments, they often attack without hesitation.
Originally the result of a failed magical experiment by misguided wizards, they now roam as feared predators through many forests and caves. Some adventurers even try to tame them, often failing miserably in the face of the temperament and wildness of the owlbears.
Whether as solitary hunters or in small family groups, an owlbear fiercely defends its territory and its young, often to the death. Anyone who encounters one of these monsters unprepared should rather flee.