Archaeopteryx

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A primitive type of bird that looks like a small reptile covered with feathers

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Originally Posted by

Insane Pixie of the Wizards Community forums.

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Archaeopteryxs have a wingspan of about 1.5 feet and are about 1 foot long from beak to tail, weighing from 11 to 18 ounces.

Archaeopteryx

Tiny Animal

Hit Dice 1/4 d8 (2 hp)
Initiative +3
Speed 30 ft. (6 squares), fly 40 ft. (average)
Armor Class 15 (+2 size, +3 Dex), touch 15, flat-footed 12
Base Attack/Grapple +0/-9
Attack Bite +5 melee (1d3-1)
Full Attack Bite +5 melee (1d3-1)
Space/Reach 2-1/2 ft./0 ft.
Special Attacks -
Special Qualities Low-light vision
Saves Fort +2, Ref +5, Will +2
Abilities Str 8, Dex 17, Con 10, Int 2, Wis 14, Cha 4
Skills Listen +12, Move Silently +7, Spot +12
Feats Alertness, Weapon Finesse (B)
Climate/Terrain Temperate mountains
Organization Solitary, pair, or flock (4-12)
Challenge Rating 1/2
Treasure None
Alignment Always neutral
Advancement -
Level Adjustment -

Combat

Skills

Archaeopteryx have a +8 racial bonus on Spot and Listen checks.

Archaeopteryx as Familiars

An Archaeopteryx may be taken as a Familiar or Animal Companion, and the master of an Archaeopteryx familiar grants his master a +3 bonus on Intimidate checks.

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