Giant Isopod

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CR 1/8

N Tiny Vermin, Aquatic

Initiative: -1 Senses: darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision; Perception +0

This many-legged crustacean is the size of a sewer rat, its body protected by several thick shell-like plates.

Defense

AC: 14, touch 11, flat-footed 14 (–1 Dex, +3 natural, +2 size)

HP: 6 1d8+2

Fortitude: +4 Reflex: -1 Will: +0

Defensive Abilities: curl Immune: mind-affecting effects

Offense

Speed: 20ft., swim 10 ft.

Melee: bite -1 (1d3–3)

Space: 2-1/2 ft. Reach: 0 ft.

Statistics

Str 5, Dex 9, Con 14, Int --, Wis 11, Cha 2

Base Attack: +0 CMB: -3 CMD: 4 (can't be tripped)

Skills: Swim +5

Ecology

Environment: any ocean

Organization: solitary, pair, or scuttle (3–20)

Treasure: none

Special Abilities

Familiar The master of a +1 natural armor bonus to AC. Curl (Ex) As a standard action, a giant isopod can curl into a ball, increasing its natural armor bonus by +2 but preventing it from taking any move actions. Uncurling is also a standard action.

Giant isopods are carnivorous scavengers that scour the ocean’s floor. They vaguely resemble the common wood louse in appearance, though they can grow to be up to 2-1/2 feet long and weigh nearly 4 pounds. Their unusual size and insectile appearance cause many humanoids to be wary of them, despite their relative harmlessness.