Archaeopteryx
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A primitive type of bird that looks like a small reptile covered with feathers
Roleplaying
Originally Posted by
Insane Pixie of the Wizards Community forums.
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.
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Archaeopteryx |
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Tiny Animal |
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| 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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