King Crab

Presented here are the base animal statistics for all of the most commonly used familiars-of course, these statistics can also be used for normal animals as well. Small animals like these use Dexterity to modify Climb and Swim checks.

King Crab (CR 1/4)

Tiny Vermin (Aquatic)
Alignment: Neutral
Initiative: +2
Senses: Darkvision 60 feet; Perception +4

Speed: 30 feet, Swim 20 feet
Space: 2-1/2 feet

Defense

Armor Class: 18, touch 14, flat-footed 16 (+2 Dex, +4 natural, +2 size)
Hit Points: 5 (1d8+1)
Saving Throws: Fort +3, Ref +2, Will +0
Immunity: mind-affecting effects

Offense

Melee: 2 claws +0 (1d2-2 plus Grab)
Reach: 0 feet

Special Attacks: Constrict (1d2-2)

Statistics

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
7 (-2)	15 (+2)	12 (+1)	-	10 (+0)	2 (-4)

Base Attack Bonus: +0
CMB +0 (+4 Grapple)
CMD 8 (20 vs. Trip)

Feats:

Skills: Perception +4, Swim +10

• Racial Modifiers: +4 Perception

Languages:

Special Qualities: Water Dependency

Special Abilities

Water

Dependency (Ex)

Crabs can survive out of the water for 1 hour per point of Constitution. Beyond this limit, a crab runs the risk of suffocation, as if it were drowning.

Ecology

Environment: Any Aquatic
Organization: solitary or cast (2-12)
Treasure: none


King crabs are small crustaceans with eight legs and two pincers or claws.

Aquatic scavengers, crabs can also survive on land for some time, but must return to the water or suffocate.