ECOLOGY

Environment temperate hills or plains
Organization solitary, pair, or herd (3–12)
Treasure none

This breed of small goats , which dines almost exclusively on ankheg eggs, was only recently discovered living among the low hills and valleys. The skittergoats have adapted to life alongside the ankhegs with whom they share their environment: their agility allows them to slip through small spaces in search of eggs, and their speed makes them quite adept at escaping the grasp of angry ankheg mothers. Their relatively docile nature and ability to pierce ankheg eggs with their sharp horns have led to high demand for domesticated skittergoat companions among rangers searching for ankheg nests.

Skittergoats don't often form large herds, since foraging for ankheg eggs is most effectively done alone. A mating pair of skittergoats will generally pair for life, with the female ranging out in search of food while the male stays near the den to protect the young. Mothers regurgitate food for their young after returning from a hunt.

Skittergoat Companions

Starting Statistics

Size Small; Speed 30 ft.; AC +1 natural; Attack gore (1d4); Ability Scores Str 13, Dex 14, Con 11, Int 2, Wis 10, Cha 5; Special Qualities low-light vision.

4th-Level Advancement

Size Medium; Attack gore (1d6); Ability Scores Str +4, Dex –2, Con +2; Special Qualities egg cracker.