Isopod, Giant

This beetlelike crustacean is the size of a sewer rat; a row of overlapping plates protects it as it scuttles about on fourteen rapidly moving legs.

Isopod, Giant (CR 1/8)

Tiny Vermin (Aquatic)
Alignment: Neutral
Initiative: -1
Senses: Darkvision 60 feet, Low-Light Vision; Perception +4

Speed: 20 feet, Swim 10 feet
Space: 5 feet

Defense

Armor Class: 14, touch 11, flat-footed 14 (-1 Dex, +3 natural, +2 size)
Hit Points: 6 (1d8+2)
Saving Throws: Fort +4, Ref -1, Will +0
curl
Immunity: mind-affecting effects

Offense

Melee: bite -1 (1d3-3)
Reach: 5 feet

Statistics

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
5 (-3)	9 (-1)	14 (+2)	-	10 (+0)	2 (-4)

Base Attack Bonus: +0
CMB -3
CMD 4 (28 vs. Trip)

Feats:

Skills: Perception +4, Swim +5

• Racial Modifiers: +4 Perception

Languages:

Special Abilities

Curl (Ex)

As a standard action, a giant isopod can curl into a ball, increasing its natural armor bonus by +2 but preventing it from taking any move actions. Uncurling also requires a standard action.

Ecology

Environment: Any Oceans
Organization: solitary
Treasure: none


Giant isopods are carnivorous scavengers that scour the ocean's floor. They vaguely resemble the common woodlouse in appearance, though they can grow to be up to 2-1/2 feet long and weigh nearly 4 pounds.

Their unusual size and insectile appearance cause many humanoids to be wary of them, despite their relative harmlessness.