Bristled Reef Shark
A stunted reef predator flares defensive spines the instant it's grabbed, then slips away through gaps too tight to follow.
The bristled reef shark is a stunted predator of crowded reefs, its hide studded with stiff defensive spines. Grab one and it flares those bristles like a cornered urchin, then slips away through gaps too tight for its hunters to follow.
In play
Bristle [Reaction] Trigger The bristled reef shark becomes grabbed, restrained, or otherwise immobilized in a creature's grasp; Effect The shark flares its bristles, dealing 1d6 piercing damage to the triggering creature (basic Reflex DC 17). If the creature critically fails, the shark can also try to Escape as part of this reaction.
Compression When a bristled reef shark successfully Squeezes, it moves though the tight space at half speed (or full speed on a critical success).
Level 1
Perception +7 · Senses blood scent, scent (imprecise) 100 feet · Skills Acrobatics +7, Athletics +5, Performance +6
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1 | +4 | +2 | -4 | +1 | +2 |
| AC | Fort | Ref | Will |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | +7 | +10 | +4 |
HP 21
Speed swim 35 feet
Actions
- Melee Jaws [Single Action] +5, Damage 1d8+1 piercing
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