crawlbad

Large armored crustaceans, common in freshwaters and sometimes in coastal regions where they live in vast underground burrows. To the folk of River Country, they are considered a daily menace, as the ornery buggers can be quite dangerous if provoked. On the plus side, crawlbads are a natural gator deterrent, having a knack for defending themselves against larger foes.

Names: Grumblepinch, Spinesnapper, Clawbrash, Skittermuck

abilities

Meaty Claws

May make a Meaty Claws Attack. On a 9+ Hit, the target is ENTANGLED or disarmed.

Tail Spring

Once every round, may make a Tail Spring Attack, leaping into the air and landing on top of a Nearby target. On a 9+ Hit, the target is knocked PRONE.

vulnerabilities

Crawlbads can be distracted by shiny baubles, which they love to collect and store in great piles within their mounds.

combat

With their strong claws and plated tails, crawlbads spring at their enemies. They are quite territorial and fearless, able to weather blows with their natural armored carapace. While they prefer to fight in water, they will venture onto the land if disturbed. When clearly outmatched, crawlbads scramble back to their burrows to hide or call for reinforcements.