Turtle

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.

Turtle (CR 1/6)

Tiny Animal
Alignment: Neutral
Initiative: -2
Senses: Low-Light Vision; Perception +4

Speed: 5 feet, Swim 20 feet
Space: 2-1/2 feet

Defense

Armor Class: 16, touch 10, flat-footed 16 (-2 Dex, +6 natural, +2 size)
Hit Points: 3 (1d8-1)
Saving Throws: Fort +1, Ref +0, Will +1

Offense

Melee: bite -2 (1d3-4)
Reach: 0 feet

Statistics

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
3 (-4)	6 (-2)	8 (-1)	2 (-4)	12 (+1)	3 (-4)

Base Attack Bonus: +0
CMB -4
CMD 2 (6 vs. Trip)

Feats: Skill Focus (Perception)

Skills: Perception +4, Swim +10

Languages:

Special Abilities

Shell Retreat (Ex)

A turtle can retreat within its shell as a swift action, gaining a +2 enhancement bonus to its existing natural armor. While in its shell, a turtle cannot take any action except to end the retreat. The turtle can end its retreat with a free action on its turn.

Ecology

Environment: Temperate or Tropical Forests, Oceans, or Rivers
Organization: solitary
Treasure: none


Turtles are slow-moving reptiles with hard shells that they can retreat into when threatened. Many turtles have flippers and are better suited for swimming than walking.

These statistics can also be used for tortoises, which have feet instead of flippers and live in arid regions.