Quipper

This small fish has a mouth full of razor-sharp teeth and a vicious disposition.

Quipper (CR 1/8)

Fine Animal (Aquatic)
Alignment: Neutral
Initiative: +2
Senses: Low-Light Vision, Keen Scent; Perception +8

Speed: Swim 30 feet
Space: 1/2 foot

Defense

Armor Class: 20, touch 20, flat-footed 18 (+2 Dex, +8 size)
Hit Points: 4 (1d8)
Saving Throws: Fort +2, Ref +4, Will +1

Offense

Melee: bite +10 (1d2-2)
Reach: 0 feet

Special Attacks: frenzy

Statistics

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
6 (-2)	15 (+2)	10 (+0)	1 (-5)	12 (+1)	3 (-4)

Base Attack Bonus: +0
CMB -6
CMD 2 (can't be tripped)

Feats: Skill Focus (Perception), Weapon Finesse

Skills: Perception +8, Swim +10

Languages:

Special Abilities

Frenzy (Ex)

Quippers can detect blood in the water goes into a killing frenzy, as do all other quippers within a 90-foot radius. Frenzied quippers attack until either they or their opponents are dead. A frenzied quipper can make one extra attack when making a full attack action. The attack is made using the creature's full base attack. Additionally, it gains a +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves. A frenzied quipper's swim speed increases by 10 feet. This frenzy lasts for 1 minute and can only be used once per encounter.

Keen Scent (Ex)

A quipper can notice creatures by scent in a 90-foot radius underwater and can detect blood in the water at ranges up to 500 feet.

Ecology

Environment: Cold or Temperate Aquatic
Organization: shoal (5-50) or school (50-100)
Treasure: none


The quipper is a rare form of cold-water piranha. They are dark green in color and are found in freshwater lakes and streams. Quippers attack by swarming an opponent and biting with their razor-sharp teeth. Once blood is drawn, the entire pack goes into a frenzy, attacking twice each round.

Credit The quipper originally appeared in the First Edition Fiend Folio (© TSR/Wizards of the Coast, 1981) and is used by permission.

Copyright Notice Author Scott Greene, based on original material by Albie Fiore.