Young Kruthik

Kruthiks hatch from eggs laid by female adults. Each egg is about the size of an adult human’s head and hatches within a month. Tiny kruthik hatchlings are harmless, rarely stray far from the nest, and feed primarily on offal and one another. Within a month, the survivors become young kruthiks large enough to hunt and defend themselves.

Young Kruthik CR: 1/8 (25 XP)

Small monstrosity, neutral

Armor Class: 16

Hit Points: 9 (2d6 + 2)

Speed: 30 ft , burrow: 10 ft , climb: 30 ft

STR

13 +1

DEX

16 +3

CON

13 +1

INT

4 -3

WIS

10 +0

CHA

6 -2

Senses: Darkvision 30 feet, Tremorsense 60 feet, Passive Perception 10

Languages: Kruthik

Challenge Rating: 1/8 (25 XP)

Keen Smell. The kruthik has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Pack Tactics. The kruthik has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the kruthik’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.
Tunneler. The kruthik can burrow through solid rock at half its burrowing speed and leaves a 2½-foot-diameter tunnel in its wake.

Actions

Stab. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 feet, one target. Hit: 1d4 + 3 piercing damage.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Kruthik

Lifespan

7 years

Average Weight

30 pounds

Average Length

3 feet