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Dinosaur, Compsognathus

CR 1/2 Animal N Tiny

This small reptile has a snake-like neck and head, a bird-like body with strong legs for running, and a whip-like tail.

Description

The compsognathus is a small dinosaur that moves in swift, darting motions. Its bite injects a venom that causes numbness and weakness, a trait that the animal uses to bring down larger prey. A compsognathus measures 3 feet long and weighs 15 pounds.

These dinosaurs can serve spellcasters as a familiar. A compsognathus familiar grants its master a +4 bonus on Initiative checks.

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Combat Stats

HP: 6 (1d8+2)
AC: 15, touch 14, flat-footed 13 (+2 Dex, +1 natural, +2 size)
Speed: 40 ft., swim 20 ft.
Init: +6
Melee: bite +1 (1d3-1 plus poison)
BAB: +0
CMB: +0
CMD: 9
Fort: +4
Ref: +4
Will: +0

Feats

Improved Initiative

Skills

Perception +4, Swim +10

Details

Type: Animal
Alignment: N
Size: Tiny
Environment: temperate or warm forests or plains
Senses: low-light vision, scent; Perception +4
Source: Bestiary 2

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