Platypus

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.

Platypus (CR 1/6)

Tiny Animal
Alignment: Neutral
Initiative: +2
Senses: electrolocation 30 feet (while underwater), Low-Light Vision; Perception +1 (+5 while underwater)

Speed: 10 feet, Swim 40 feet
Space: 2-1/2 feet

Defense

Armor Class: 14, touch 14, flat-footed 12 (+2 Dex, +2 size)
Hit Points: 3 (1d8-1)
Saving Throws: Fort +1, Ref +4, Will +1

Offense

Melee: spur +4 (1d3-4 plus poison)
Reach: 0 feet

Special Attacks: poison

Statistics

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
2 (-4)	14 (+2)	8 (-1)	2 (-4)	13 (+1)	11 (+0)

Base Attack Bonus: +0
CMB +0
CMD 6 (10 vs. Trip)

Feats: Weapon Finesse

Skills: Perception +1 (+5 while underwater), Swim +14

• Racial Modifiers: +4 Perception while underwater

Languages:

Special Qualities: semiaquatic

Special Abilities

Electrolocation (Ex)

While underwater, platypuses can sense the tiny electrical currents that trigger muscle movement. This allows them to locate living prey and to distinguish it from inanimate objects. Treat electrolocation as lifesense with a range of 30 feet, but that functions only underwater.

Poison (Ex)

Spur-injury; save Fort DC 9; frequency 1/round for 4 rounds; effect 1 nonlethal damage; cure 1 save.

Semiaquatic (Ex)

Platypuses can hold their breath underwater for up to 5 minutes before they must start attempting Constitution checks to avoid suffocation.

Ecology

Environment: Temperate or Warm Rivers
Organization: solitary
Treasure: none


Platypuses are egg-laying mammals that live in riverside burrows and hunt larvae and shellfish. They are found in eastern Australia and Tasmania.