Monster: Scum Creeper

Monster: Scum Creeper

The scum creeper is a blind large slug that likes to attach to the victim's face and gnaw on it. I believe that they should be encountered in large numbers to pose danger.

Scum Creeper [Monster Manual II (1983)]

-303 points

Attribute Modifiers: ST-7 [-70]; IQ-8 [-160].

Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: SM-4; Will+7 [35]; Per+8 [40]; Basic Move -3 [-15].

Advantages: Amphibious [10]; Clinging [20]; Discriminatory Smell [15]; Reduced Consumption 4 (Cast-Iron Stomach, -50%) [4]; Sharp Teeth [1]; Slippery 2 [4]; Temperature Tolerance 1 (Hot) [1].

Ooze-like Senses [22]: Acute Taste and Smell 5 [10] + Long-Range Smell [1] + Universal Smell [1] + Vibration Sense (Air) [10].

Disadvantages: Blindness [-50]; Horizontal [-10]; Invertebrate [-20]; No Manipulators [-50]; Short Lifespan 2 [-20]; Weakness (Salt; Variant; 1d per minute) [-20]; Wild Animal with Mute [-40].

Features: No Legs (Slithers).

Creature Type: Vermin.

Typical Stats

ST:	3	HP:	3	Speed:	5
DX:	10	Will:	9	Move:	2 ground, 1 climbing
IQ:	2	Per:	10
HT:	10	FP:	10	SM:	-4
Dodge:	8	Parry:	N/A	DR:	-

Sharp Teeth (12): thrust 1d-5 cutting (KYOS: 1d-9 cutting), Reach C. The scum creeper’s favorite tactic is to attack itself to the victim’s face and gnaw on it.

Ooze-like Senses: Despite not being an actual ooze, the scum creeper senses its surroundings in a very similar way. A scum creeper’s entire body is a primitive sensory organ that can ascertain prey by scent and vibration. It uses standard range penalties instead of a -1/yard penalty when detecting smells, and gets a +5 bonus on Smell and Taste rolls (Sense roll 15). Its smell operates both in air and underwater. In addition, the scum creeper can detect vibrations in the air. It can locate prey in the dark, but cannot detect details. To use Vibration Sense, the scum creeper must make a Sense roll (10). Consult the Size and Speed/Range Table (p. B550) and apply separate bonuses for the target’s size and speed, and a penalty for the range to the target. Wind will generate “noise” that interferes with this sense. Find the speed of the wind on the table and assess the relevant speed penalty. A successful roll reveals the rough size, location, speed, and direction of movement of the target, allowing the scum creeper to move to it and attempt to attack it.

Salt Vulnerability: A handful or more of salt deals 1d points of injury to a scum creeper on contact and causes it to detach itself from its victim.

                Traits: Amphibious; Blindness; Discriminatory Smell; Horizontal; Invertebrate; No Manipulators; Reduced Consumption 4 (Cast-Iron Stomach); Short Lifespan 2; Slippery 2; Temperature Tolerance 1 (Hot); Wild Animal with Mute.

Skills: Brawling-12; Survival (Swampland)-12; Wrestling-12.

Creature Type: Vermin.