Penguin

This three-foot-tall, thickset bird has smooth black and white plumage that yellows around the neck, a long beak, and black flippers that lie flat against the animal's sides.

Penguin (CR 1/3)

Small Animal
Alignment: Neutral
Initiative: -1
Senses: Low-Light Vision; Perception +8

Speed: 10 feet, Swim 40 feet, toboggan 30 feet
Space: 5 feet

Defense

Armor Class: 11, touch 10, flat-footed 11 (-1 Dex, +1 natural, +1 size)
Hit Points: 5 (1d8+1)
Saving Throws: Fort +3, Ref +1, Will +1

Offense

Melee: bite +0 (1d3-1)
Reach: 5 feet

Statistics

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
9 (-1)	8 (-1)	13 (+1)	2 (-4)	12 (+1)	7 (-2)

Base Attack Bonus: +0
CMB -2
CMD 7

Feats: Skill Focus (Perception)

Skills: Perception +8, Swim +7

Languages:

Special Qualities: Hold Breath

Special Abilities

Hold Breath (Ex)

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

Toboggan (Ex)

On snow- or ice-covered terrain, a penguin can move at a rate of 30 feet by sliding on its belly rather than walking.

Ecology

Environment: Cold Glaciers
Organization: ?
Treasure: ?


Many varieties of penguins exist, though most display similar characteristics. The penguin's most distinctive trait is the tuxedo-style coloration of its feathers, which acts as camouflage while the penguin hunts for fish underwater; the black back and flippers allow the penguin to blend in with the water when viewed from above, while its white belly resembles the bright sky when seen from below water.

A penguin of the most common variety stands roughly 3 feet tall and weighs 70 pounds. Larger species of penguin can grow to heights of 4 feet and weigh as much as 100 pounds.

Master's Special Ability +3 bonus on Swim checks