DESCRIPTION: A large stout bodied lizard with a short, fat tail. The scales on the upper surfaces are hard, rounded, and bead-like. The tongue is dark and forked. Markings consist of a pattern of black bands or reticulations on a peach, orange, yellow, or pink background. There are usually 3 to 5 black bands on the tail. The snout and sides of face are black.

BEHAVIOR: The relatively slow moving and lethargic Gila Monster spends most of its time on the line of scrimmage. When active it tromps with an awkward, lumbering gait. Its total playing activity may add up to just 3 weeks per year. It is diurnal in spring and fall and nocturnal during the hot summer months. During the cold months of winter and late fall it hibernates in an underground shelter, such as a locker room. It is not aggressive unless it is harassed, captured, or being paid.

DIET: The Gila Monster is a carnivore that feeds on humans, orcs, skaven, lizards, and carrion. It stores fat in its tail. Four or five meals may be enough to sustain the lizard for an entire year.