Viper

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.

Viper (CR 1/2)

Tiny Animal
Alignment: Neutral
Initiative: +3
Senses: Low-Light Vision, Scent; Perception +9

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

Defense

Armor Class: 16, touch 15, flat-footed 13 (+3 Dex, +1 natural, +2 size)
Hit Points: 3 (1d8-1)
Saving Throws: Fort +1, Ref +5, Will +1

Offense

Melee: bite +5 (1d2-2 plus poison)
Reach: 0 feet

Statistics

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
4 (-3)	17 (+3)	8 (-1)	1 (-5)	13 (+1)	2 (-4)

Base Attack Bonus: +0
CMB +1
CMD 8 (can't be tripped)

Feats: Weapon Finesse

Skills: Climb +11, Perception +9, Stealth +15, Swim +11

• Racial Modifiers: +4 Perception, +4 Stealth

Languages:

Special Abilities

Poison (Ex)

Bite-injury; save Fort DC 9; frequency 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 1d2 Con; cure 1 save.

Ecology

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


Vipers are not particularly aggressive snakes, but their poisonous bite can be deadly.