SRD:Tiny Monstrous Scorpion

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TINY MONSTROUS SCORPION

	Monstrous Scorpion, Tiny
Size/Type:	Tiny Vermin
Hit Dice:	1/2 d8+2 (4 hp)
Initiative:	+0
Speed:	20 ft. (4 squares)
Armor Class:	14 (+2 size, +2 natural),, touch 12, flat-footed 14
Base Attack/Grapple:	+0/–8
Attack:	Claw +2 melee (1d2–4)
Full Attack:	2 claws +2 melee (1d2–4) and sting –3 melee (1d2–4 plus poison)
Space/Reach:	2-1/2 ft./0 ft.
Special Attacks:	Constrict 1d2–4, improved grab, poison
Special Qualities:	Darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 60 ft., vermin traits
Saves:	Fort +4, Ref +0, Will +0
Abilities:	Str 3, Dex 10, Con 14, Int —, Wis 10, Cha 2
Skills:	Climb +0, Hide +12, Spot +4
Feats:	Weapon Finesse^B
Environment:	Warm deserts
Organization:	Colony (8–16)
Challenge Rating:	1/4
Treasure:	None
Alignment:	Always neutral
Advancement:	—
Level Adjustment:	—

Monstrous scorpions are likely to attack any creature that approaches, and they usually charge when attacking prey.

Constrict (Ex): A monstrous scorpion deals automatic claw damage on a successful grapple check.

Improved Grab (Ex): To use this ability, a monstrous scorpion must hit with a claw attack. A monstrous scorpion can use either its Strength modifier or Dexterity modifier for grapple checks, whichever is better.

Poison (Ex): A monstrous scorpion has a poisonous sting. The details vary by the scorpion’s size, as follows. The save DCs are Constitution- based. The indicated damage is initial and secondary damage.

Size	Fort DC	Damage
Tiny	12	1 Con

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

SEE WIKIPEDIA ENTRY: pion Scorpion

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