Demon, Tritone

A race of sea demons with the upper bodies of men and the tails of fish. They are fearsome and monstrous

Monster Encyclopaedia II: The Dark Bestiary
Author J. C. Alvarez
Series Monster Encyclopaedia
Publisher Mongoose Publishing
Publish date 2005

The body of this creature is that of a blue-skinned man, with the tail of a fish or maybe a sea serpent. Its bearded face sports two large bull’s horns at the top.

Acheloan tritons are like normal tritons in most respects, except for their evil alignment and the fact they dwell primarily in freshwater sources, such as rivers or lakes. There they build miscreant societies, given to vice and violence. An acheloan triton resembles a common triton or merfolk, except for the two bull’s horns on its head. Acheloan tritons speak Aquan, Common and Draconic.

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Triton, Acheloan Medium
outsider (Evil, Native, Water)
Hit Dice	7d8+7 (38 hp)
Initiative	+0
Speed	10 ft. (2 squares), Swim 40ft.
AC	18 (+8 natural), touch 10, flat-footed 18
Base Attack/Grapple	+7/+8
Attack	Spear +9 melee (1d8+1/x3) or gore +9 melee (1d8+1) or slam +8 melee (1d4+1)
Full Attack	Spear +9/+4 melee (1d8+1/ x3) and gore +7 melee (1d8+1)
Space/Reach	5 ft. /5 ft.
Special Attacks	Spell-like abilities
Special Qualities	Darkvision 60 ft.
Saves	Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +5
Abilities	Strength 13, Dexterity 11, Constitution 13, Intelligence 10, Wisdom 10, Charisma 12
Skills	Escape Artist +10, Intimidate +11, Listen +10, Ride +10, Search +10, Spot +10, Survival +10 (+12 following tracks), Swim +19
Feats	Multiattack, Weapon Focus (gore), Weapon Focus (spear)
Environment	Any freshwater
Organisation	Gang (2-5), squad (6-11) or band (10-40)
Challenge Rating	4
Treasure	Standard
Alignment	Usually chaotic evil
Advancement	8-10 HD (Medium), 11-21 HD (Large)
Level Adjustment	+4

Combat

Acheloan tritons charge into battle with their spears

Spell-Like Abilities: 3/day– bulls’ strength, polymorph, summon nature’s ally IV.

Caster level 7th. Acheloan tritons prefer to summon Medium water elementals or sea cats.

Skills: An Acheloan triton gains a +8 racial bonus on all Swim checks made to perform special maneuvers or avoid hazards. It may always take 10 on Swim checks, even if rushed or threatened. Acheloan tritons can use the run action while swimming, provided they Swim in a straight line.