Diatha

Source: Alien Archive 3

CR: 1/2 XP: 200

N Small vermin

Init.: +2 Senses: darkvision 60 ft. Perception: +4

Defense

HP: 13

EAC: 10 KAC: 12

Fort: +4 Ref: +2 Will: +0

Offense

Speed: 30 ft., burrow 10 ft.

Melee: bite +6 (1d4+1 S; critical burn 1)

Offensive Abilities: detonate, explosive charge

Statistics

Str: +1 Dex: +2 Con: +3 Wis: +0 Int: — Cha: -3

Skills: Athletics +9

Ecology

Environment: any land

Organization: solitary, pair, or rout (3–10)

Special Abilities

Detonate (Ex) While the diatha has 4 or fewer Hit Points, its energy-dense flesh becomes unstable. If, while in this state, the diatha takes acid, electricity, fire, piercing, slashing, or sonic damage, or uses its explosive charge ability, it dies, exploding in a 10-foot-radius burst, dealing 1d6 fire damage (Reflex DC 9 half). Explosive Charge (Ex) While the diatha has 4 or fewer Hit Points, as a full action, the creature can move up to double its speed and make a bite attack. Its detonate ability then triggers.