Simple Q&A D&D 3.5 (by RAW) XX

[Man on Fire]

A 959

Black bears do not have LA 3 in 3.5, and LA is unrelated to CR. If you are using Pathfinder rules you should ask in the Pathfinder thread.

While it is not entirely RAW, I recommend reading my Monster Handbook, link in sig.

(Q962 i think)
Well, I only skimmed through it, but it says that monsters with "--" are unsuitable as PCs. But what if I want to play Druid's Animal Companion?