3e SRD:Monstrous Scorpion, Small

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Small Monstrous Scorpion

Size/Type:	Small Vermin
Hit Dice:	1d8+2 (6 hp)
Initiative:	+0
Speed:	30 ft.
AC:	14 (+1 size, +3 natural)
Attacks:	Claw 1d3-1, sting 1d3-1 and poison
Damage:	2 claws +1 melee, sting -4 melee
Face/Reach:	5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks:	Improved grab, squeeze, poison
Special Qualities:	Vermin
Saves:	Fort +4, Ref +0, Will +0
Abilities:	Str 9, Dex 10, Con 14, Int —, Wis 10, Cha 2
Skills:	Climb +6, Hide +12, Spot +7
Feats:	Weapon Finesse (claw, sting)
Climate/Terrain:	Temperate and warm land and underground
Organization:	Colony (2-5) or swarm (6-11)
Challenge Rating:	1/2
Treasure:	None
Alignment:	Always neutral
Advancement:

Poison (Ex): Injury type poison; DC 11; Initial and Secondary damage: 1d3 Str.

Small: 4 feet long, 2 feet wide*, 3 inches high.

*The number includes the scorpion’s body and its legs; the actual body width is about a third of the total.
**The number indicates the height of the creature’s body; the creature’s stinger usually is held about as high off the ground as the creature is wide.

Improved Grab (Ex): To use this ability, the monstrous scorpion must hit with its claw attack. If it gets a hold, it hangs on and stings.

Squeeze (Ex): A monstrous scorpion that gets a hold on an opponent of its size or smaller automatically deals damage with both claws, biting and stinging at its full attack value.

Skills: A monstrous scorpion receives a +4 racial bonus to Climb, Hide, and Spot checks.

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