Buy me a coffeeShark, Stethacanthus
Originally Posted by Bhu of the Wizards Community forums.
Stethacanthus lived in the Late Devonian and Early Carboniferous epochs, around 360 million years ago. The creature was approximately almost one meter long.
Stethacanthus is best known for its unusually shaped dorsal fin, which resembles an ironing board. Small spikes (enlarged versions of the dermal denticles commonly covering shark skin) covered this crest, and the shark’s head as well. Used in courtship and for self defence.
| Stethacanthus | |
| Small animal (Aquatic) | |
| Hit Dice | 1d8+1 (5 hp) |
| Initiative | +3 |
| Speed | Swim 40 ft. (8 squares) |
| Armor Class | 16 ( +1 Size, +3 Dexterity, +2 Natural), touch 14, flat-footed13 |
| Base Attack/Grapple | +0/-4 |
| Attack | Bite +3 melee (1d6-1) |
| Full Attack | Bite +3 melee (1d6-1) |
| Space/Reach | 5 ft./5 ft. |
| Special Attacks | |
| Special Qualities | Blindsense, Keen Scent |
| Saves | Fort +3, Ref +5, Will +1 |
| Abilities | Strength 9, Dexterity 17, Constitution 13, Intelligence 1, Wisdom 12, Charisma 2 |
| Skills | Listen +2, Spot +3, Swim +9 |
| Feats | Weapon Finesse (Bite) |
| Environment | Warm Aquatic |
| Organization | Solitary |
| Challenge Rating | 1/2 |
| Treasure | None |
| Alignment | Always Neutral |
| Advancement | 2-3 HD (Small) |
| Level Adjustment | — |