Monster: Pseudodragon

Monster: Pseudodragon

Pseudodragons are tiny dragons with telepathic abilities. No breath weapon, but a venomous stinger for self-defense. Wizards like taking these as familiars.

Pseudodragon [Monster Manual, page 210]

72 points

Attribute Modifiers: ST-7 [-70]; DX+2 (No Fine Manipulators, -40%) [24]; HT+1 [10].

Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: SM-4; Will+2 [10]; Per+2 [10]; Basic Move-2 [-10].

Advantages: Blunt Claws [3]; Chameleon 1 [5]; DR 1 [5]; Extra Legs (Four Legs) [5]; Flight (Cannot Hover, -15%; Winged, -25%) [24]; Immunity to Paralysis [10]; Immunity to Sleep [10]; Infravision [10]; Magic Resistance 1 (Improved, +150%) [5]; Nictitating Membrane 1 [1]; Night Vision 5 [5]; Peripheral Vision [15]; Sharp Teeth [1]; Striker (Sting; Piercing; Cannot Parry, -40%) [3]; Telesend (Magical, -10%; Universal, +50%) [42]; Vibration Sense (Air) [10].

Poison: Affliction 1 (HT; Extended Duration, 10x, +40%; Fixed Duration, +0%; Follow-Up, Sharp Sting, +0%; Sleep, +150%) [29].

Disadvantages: Cannot Speak [-15]; Horizontal [-10]; No Fine Manipulators [-30]; Short Lifespan 3 [-30].

Perks: Scales [1].

Creature Type: Dragon.

Typical Stats

ST:	3	HP:	3	Speed:	5.75
DX:	12	Will:	12	Move:	5 land, 11 air (cannot hover)
IQ:	10	Per:	12
HT:	11	FP:	11	SM:	-4
Dodge:	8	Parry:	N/A	DR:	1

Blunt Claws (12): thrust 1d-5 crushing (KYOS: 1d-9 crushing), Reach C.

Sting (12): thrust 1d-4 piercing (KYOS: 1d-8 piercing) plus follow-up poison (resist with HT; sleep for 30 minutes), Reach C.

                Traits: Cannot Speak; Chameleon 1; Extra Legs (Four Legs); Flight (Cannot Hover; Winged); Horizontal; Immunity to Paralysis; Immunity to Sleep; Infravision; Magic Resistance 1 (Improved); Night Vision 5; No Fine Manipulators; Peripheral Vision; Scales; Short Lifespan 3; Telesend (Magical; Universal); Vibration Sense (Air).

Skills: Stealth-14.

Creature Type: Dragon.

  

Pseudodragon Venom

This poison is extracted from a pseudodragon. This poison does no actual damage but makes the victim fall asleep. Roll vs. HT or fall asleep (see p. B428) for a half-hour.

Form: Follow-Up Poison.

Cost: $810 (singular); $290 (5-batched).

Recipe: $81; 4 days; defaults to Poisons-3.

Statistics: Affliction 1 (HT; Fixed Duration, +0%; Extended Duration, 10x, +40%; Follow-Up Poison, -20%; Sleep, +150%) [27].