Monster Trove: Old Fears and Hungry Things
Stonefish
Small
About
Among reef rubble, a stonefish has the color, texture and patience of the stones around it. It does not pursue prey larger than its mouth. The danger is weight: a boot, bare foot or grasping hand drives venomous spines upward, turning an ordinary step through shallow water into a race for treatment.
Stats
HP
8
AC
15
DR
1
Attacks
1
Attack:
1 damage
Save Rolls
Quick
0
Tough
1
Mind
-3
Default Save TN (based on HP): 16
Traits
Alignment:
Wild Impartial (Seeker)
Intelligence:
Animal (1)
Magic Resistance:
Special Attack
Venom Spine: poison, melee 5 ft, +2 to hit, 1 damage. A creature that steps on, grabs or pins the stonefish makes a Tough save; on a failed save, it takes 2d8 poison damage and becomes Weary for 1d6 hours.
Special Defense
Living Stone: noticing the fish among natural rock requires a successful Chance Roll. A pole, net or thick-soled boot can move or cross its space safely once it has been found. The stonefish never pursues a retreating creature.