Nothosaurus

This grayish-blue reptile has a long sleek body, webbed feet, and long jaws that open to reveal needle-like teeth.

Nothosaurus (CR 6)

Large Animal
Alignment: Neutral
Initiative: +6
Senses: Low-Light Vision, Scent; Perception +13

Speed: 10 feet, Swim 40 feet
Space: 10 feet

Defense

Armor Class: 17, touch 11, flat-footed 15 (+2 Dex, +6 natural, -1 size)
Hit Points: 76 (9d8+36)
Saving Throws: Fort +12, Ref +8, Will +4

Offense

Melee: bite +12 (2d6+9 plus Grab)
Reach: 5 feet

Statistics

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
22 (+6)	15 (+2)	18 (+4)	2 (-4)	12 (+1)	6 (-2)

Base Attack Bonus: +6
CMB +13 (+17 Grapple)
CMD 25 (can't be tripped)

Feats: Great Fortitude, Improved Initiative, Skill Focus (Perception), Swim-by Attack, Weapon Focus (bite)

Skills: Perception +13, Stealth +3 (+11 in water), Swim +18

• Racial Modifiers: +8 Stealth in water

Languages:

Special Qualities: Hold Breath, speed surge

Special Abilities

Hold Breath (Ex)

A nothosaurus can hold its breath for a number of minutes equal to 6 times its Constitution score before it risks drowning.

Speed Surge (Ex)

Three times per day as a swift action, a nothosaurus may take an additional move action in that round.

Ecology

Environment: Temperate or Warm Aquatic
Organization: solitary, pair, or school (3-6)
Treasure: none


A nothosaurus is about 13 feet long and grayish-blue in color. When swimming, its uses its webbed feet, fin-like tail, and powerful legs to propel it through the water. It sustains itself on a diet of fish, seals, walruses, and other marine animals. The nothosaurus breathes air and moves slowly on land, rarely venturing far away from the shoreline. When not hunting, a nothosaurus often suns itself on large rocks.

Nothosaurus is an ambush hunter, moving quietly through the water as it sneaks up on its prey. As the nothosaurus draws closer, it uses its speed surge to close rapidly and grab the prey with its powerful jaws.