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Compsognathus

Creature -1 — animal, dinosaur

The compsognathus is a small bipedal dinosaur that moves in swift, darting motions. Its bite injects a venom that causes numbness and weakness, a trait the animal uses to bring down larger prey, although it prefers to scavenge or snatch insects and other smaller creatures for its meals. The compsognathus is curious to a fault, often getting itself into trouble. It measures 3 feet long from head to tail and weighs 15 pounds—small enough to serve as a house pet or familiar for a spellcaster. In c

Source: pathfinder-monster-core

Perception +5
Skills acrobatics +6, stealth +6
Str
+0
Dex
+3
Con
+2
Int
-4
Wis
+2
Cha
-2
AC 15 Fort +4 Ref +7 Will +4
HP 8
Speed 30 feet, swim 15 feet

Offense

Melee Jaws +7, Damage 1d6 piercing

Abilities

Compsognathus Venom (poison) — Saving Throw DC 16 Fortitude Maximum Duration 4 rounds Stage 1 1d6 poison damage and Enfeebled 1 (1 round) Stage 2 1d8 poison damage and Enfeebled 1 (1 round)

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