G is for Gorilla with a Human Brain

The Gorilla With A Human Brain first appeared in Blue Beetle #9 (October 1941).  While I am aware Blue Beetle is a DC Comics character, his earliest appearances are technically in the public domain. Also, I love comic book apes, so I had to include this one.

Code Name: Gorilla With A Human Brain

Real Name: Jack Castle

Team Affiliations:  Renard Gang

Medium Beast, Lawful Evil

Armor Class: 12 (Dex)

Hit Points: 125

Speed: 30 ft., climb 30 ft.

Challenge: 5 (1,800 XP)

Str 16 (+3) Dex 14 (+2) Con 14 (+2) Int 10 (+0) Wis 12 (+1) Cha 15 (+2)

Saving Throws: Str +7

Skills: Athletics +7, Intimidation +7, Perception +5, Persuasion +6

Senses: Passive Perception 14

Languages: English

Traits

Brutal: .A melee weapon attack does an extra die of its damage (included below).

Menacing: Gorilla uses his Strength rather than Charisma for Intimidation checks.

Actions

Mutliattack: Gorilla makes two fist attacks

Slam: Melee Weapon Attack. +5 to hit, reach 5 ft, one target, Hit: 10 (2d6+3) bludgeoning damage. 

Background

Jack Castle was a drunk henchman and assistant to the nefarious mad scientist, Dr. Brock. After an argument with Brock, the mad doctor knocked him unconscious and using experimental procedure, placed Castle's brain in the body of a gorilla. Waking in his new body, rage consumed him and he bludgeoned Dr. Brock to death. He then fled into the night. Sometime later, Castle killed the leader of the Renard Gang and took it over. In this new role, he sobered up, and became a successful crime boss and entrepreneur. The pride of his empire is the Rainforest Lounge. This upscale club is frequented by the city rich, elite, and corrupt. Castle has never actually went on any missions with Project Second Chance, but acts as informant, liaison, and contact for the group when they operate in his city.