Skinskitter
A mindless husk of stitched skin scuttles blankly, until the moment it dies, when something aware and terrified flickers awake inside it.
A skinskitter is a mindless husk of stitched-together skin and nail that scuttles where it's told, asking nothing and feeling less — until the moment it dies, when something terrible flickers awake behind its eyes.
Shuddering Skitter [Reaction] Frequency once per day; Trigger The skinskitter is reduced to 0 HP; Effect The fear of death agitates the skinskitter, precipitating a sudden existential awakening of consciousness. The skinskitter is reduced to 1 HP, loses the mindless trait and immunity to mental effects for the next 24 hours, gains the ability to speak one language (typically Osiriani or Vudrani), and takes two of the following actions in any order: Hide, Sneak, Step, Stride, or Take Cover.
Level 1
Perception +7 · Senses a taste for skin (imprecise) 60 feet · Skills Acrobatics +7, Athletics +5, Stealth +7
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2 | +4 | +1 | -5 | +0 | -5 |
| AC | Fort | Ref | Will |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | +6 | +9 | +5 |
HP 20 · Immunities mental · Weaknesses cold iron 2
Speed 20 feet, swim 20 feet
Actions
- Melee Nail [Single Action] +9 (Finesse), Damage 1d8+1 piercing plus