Aurumvorax

In the Dungeons and Dragons fantasy role-playing game, the Aurumvorax, or Golden Gorger, is a magical beast. It resembles something akin to a rodent such as a badger, weasel, marmot, gopher or ferret, but larger, and it has 8 legs. It also has slightly leonine features. Its fur is golden-brown. Despite the small size and rodent-like appearance, it is incredibly physically powerful.

The Aurumvorax is a solitary creature which dwells in alpine forests and has similar habits to many other animals. Its inhuman strength, however, puts it above these animals. For a start, it can dig its burrow in solid rock, and actually seems to prefer this. Secondly, when defending from intruders, it can charge, claw and bite opponents as if it were a Rhino. Lastly, its hide, though merely fur, seems to be as strong as plate armor. The Aurumvorax seems to have a deep affection for precious ores and minerals. It likes to have a burrow where such things can be found, and in addition to their usually carnivorous diet, often eat it as a side-dish. Gold seems to be its favorite. Many say that the Aurumvorax's disproportionate strength is due to eating these things. The Aurumvorax is widely hunted for its fur, which can be used to make garments of great strength and beauty.

Aurumvorae cannot speak.

They are regarded as neutral in alignment.