Mountain Lion

Introduction:
A large cat-like beast, muscular legs and shoulders. A fierce look and sharp teeth. A unique tuft of black hair pointing from each of the beast's ears. The rest of the fur is orange-brown or white. It has a long tail confirming the cat-like nature. Oddly, the beast is covered by dark rocky scales across its back and legs. (The scales have value to collectors)

Mountain Lion CR: 1

Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class: 12

Hit Points: 26hp (4d10+4)

Speed: 40 ft , climb: 20 ft

STR

17 +3

DEX

17 +3

CON

14 +2

INT

3 -4

WIS

12 +1

CHA

8 -1

Skills: Perception +3, Stealth +8

Senses: Passive Perception 13

Challenge Rating: 1

Keen Smell. The mountain lion has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Pack Tactics. The lion has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the lion's allies is within 5 ft. of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.
Pounce. If the lion moves at least 20 ft. straight toward a creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the lion can make one bite attack against it as a bonus action.
Cunning action: Dash (Leap), Disengage, or Hide as a bonus action.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d6 + 3) slashing damage.

Strategy: Hit to kill or run and come back later.