monster Leptictidium
Leptictidium
Leptictidium are small jumping mammals. They were in existence during the Cretaceous period and they survived the Cretaceous-Tertiary extinction event well into the Eocene. They were widespread across Europe and North America.
Leptictidium had small front legs and large back legs, they may have moved by hopping. They probably had long, mobile noses. They ranged in size from 60-90cm from nose to tail.
They were carnivorous, dining on insects, lizards and other small mammals.
Originally Posted by Raptorial of the Wizards Community forums.
| Leptictidium | |
| Tiny animal | |
| Hit Dice | 1/2d8 (1 hp) |
| Initiative | +5 (+5 Dexterity) |
| Speed | 40 ft. (8 squares) |
| Armor Class | 17 (+2 size, +5 Dexterity), touch 17, flat-footed 12 |
| Base Attack/Grapple | 0/-10 |
| Attack | Bite +0 melee (1d3-2) |
| Full Attack | Bite+0 melee (1d3-2) |
| Space/Reach | 2-1/2 ft./0 ft. |
| Special Attacks | – |
| Special Qualities | Low-Light Vision, Scent |
| Saves | Fort +0, Ref +9, Will +1 |
| Abilities | Strength 6, Dexterity 21, Constitution 7, Intelligence 2, Wisdom 13, Charisma 7 |
| Skills | Hide +13, Jump +3, Listen +1, Spot +1 |
| Feats | lightning reflexes |
| Environment | Temperate forests |
| Organization | Solitary, pair, or family (3-5) |
| Challenge Rating | 1/2 |
| Treasure | None |
| Alignment | Always neutral |
| Advancement | 1.5-1 HD (Tiny); 2-1.5 HD (Small) |
| Level Adjustment | – |
Leptictidium as familiars A leptictidium gives its master a +2 to Hide and Listen checks.
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