Monsters

Chwinga – nature spirits, originally from Chult but arrived with settlers from that land.
Coldlight Walker – undead spirit of those killed by cold. Only have recently appeared in Icewind Dale.
Frost Aspect – small, flying elemental looking like a snowflake. Only recently appearing in Icewind Dale.
Gnoll – not native to Icewind Dale, the few gnolls here have been in the area only a short time.
Ice Troll – a troll which radiates extreme cold. As evil as any other troll.
Icewind Kobolds – not an uncommon sight in Ten-Towns are hardy kobolds, doing what they do best – surviving and serving powerful masters.
Orcs – orcs have been less of a threat lately, but some are still around, particularly in the Spine of the World.
Peryton – unnatural flying magical beasts which need hearts for procreation. Found near the Spine of the World.
Remorhaz – huge, caterpillar-like, heat producing monstrosity.
Snowy Owlbear – a version of owlbear that has characteristics of both snowy owl and polar bear.
Winter Wolf – large, intelligent but evil, white wolf.
Ursa Polaris – a polar bear with crystalline growths protruding from its body which can catch the light and hypnotise prey. Only recently has appeared in Icewind Dale.
Yeti – large horned humanoids that eat flesh, including humanoid’s.