Monster Trove for Early Adventurers
Tide Crabs
Small
About
Plate-sized crabs nesting in barnacle clusters at a cave mouth, more useful as rations than as a threat. They scatter from light and fight only when cornered or trodden on.
Stats
HP
4
AC
14
DR
2
Attacks
1
Attack:
1d4
Save Rolls
Quick
1
Tough
1
Mind
-3
Default Save TN (based on HP): 16
Traits
Alignment:
Wild Impartial (Seeker)
Intelligence:
Animal (1)
Magic Resistance:
-
Special Attack
Pincer: piercing, melee, +1 to hit, 1d4 piercing; on a hit the target must pass a Strength check (TN 10) or the crab clamps on, dealing 1 automatic damage each round until pried off.
Special Defense
Hard Shell: chitin armor turns aside glancing blows. A waved torch sends them retreating. Senses: Night Vision (60 ft), Vibration Sense (feels movement, water vibration, 30 ft).