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Isopod, Giant

This beetle-like crustacean is the size of a sewer rat; a row of overlapping plates protects it as it scuttles about on fourteen rapidly moving legs.

Giant Isopod CR 1/8

XP 50
N Tiny vermin (aquatic)
Init –1; Senses darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision; Perception +4

DEFENSE

AC 14, touch 11, flat-footed 14 (–1 Dex, +3 natural, +2 size)
hp 6 (1d8+2)
Fort +4, Ref –1, Will +0
Defensive Abilities curl; Immune mind-affecting effects

OFFENSE

Speed 20 ft., swim 10 ft.
Melee bite –1 (1d3–3)

STATISTICS

Str 5, Dex 9, Con 14, Int —, Wis 10, Cha 2
Base Atk +0; CMB –3; CMD 4 (28 vs. trip)
Skills Perception +4, Swim +5; Racial Modifiers +4 Perception

SPECIAL ABILITIES

Curl (Ex)

As a standard action, a giant isopod can curl into a ball, increasing its natural armor bonus by +2 but preventing it from taking any move actions. Uncurling also requires a standard action.

Editor's Note
A Giant Isopod can become a familiar.  If so, its Master gains a +1 natural armor bonus to AC.
Source Wikipedia

ECOLOGY

Environment any oceans
Organization solitary
Treasure none

Giant isopods are carnivorous scavengers that scour the ocean's floor. They vaguely resemble the common woodlouse in appearance, though they can grow to be up to 2-1/2 feet long and weigh nearly 4 pounds. Their unusual size and insectile appearance cause many humanoids to be wary of them, despite their relative harmlessness.

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