Gaunt (animal)
Gaunts are warped, winged, humanoids with leather black skin, horns, a spindly figure, with long, lanky limbs, and smooth, alien faces. They are known to live in small colonies sequested in caves and crags scattered throughout the Redlands. They are fiercely territorial, routinely attacking any other humanoid creatures that approaching their homes.
The Gaunt is a dangerous opponent, its natural flight makes it difficult to get to grips with, and its tough leathery skin, sharp horns, and vicious claws make it hard to harm even once in close against them. A colony of gaunts is even moreso, with each working in concert to kill intruders, and covering for each other's weaknesses. It is perhaps in their cavernous homes where the greatest opportunity to weaken the gaunt colony arises, with a well placed fire, the colony could be smoked out and dealt with in their confusion.
As my hunting party and I approach the steep crag where the beasts are residing, I quietly motion for a few members of the party to bring tinder for the fire. In a few minutes a roaring conflagration has filled the sky with smoke. The caves too have been smoked out, as a number of the creatures come shrieking out into the sky.
Most of the hunting party remains silent, awaiting my first shot. I ready my bow, and steel my nerves, preparing to start the attack.