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Beetle, Fire
CR
0.33
Vermin
N
Small
HD 1
This housecat-sized beetle is a dull brown color brightened by two glowing green-yellow spots on its carapace.
Description
Although nocturnal, the fire beetle lacks darkvision—it relies on its own glowing glands for illumination. Caged fire beetles are a popular source of long-lasting illumination among eccentrics and miners.
Other variations on the common fire beetle exist. The two most common variants are detailed below.
Combat Stats
HP
4 (1d8)
AC
12, touch 11, flat-footed 12 (+1 natural, +1 size)
Init
+0
Speed
30 ft., fly 30 ft. (poor)
Fort
+2
Ref
+0
Will
+0
BAB
+0
CMB
-1
CMD
9 (17 vs. trip)
- Melee
- bite +1 (1d4)
Ability Scores
str
10
+0
dex
11
+0
con
11
+0
int
-
wis
10
+0
cha
7
-2
Special Qualities
Luminescence — A fire beetle's glowing glands provide light in a 10-foot radius. A dead fire beetle's luminescent glands continue to glow for 1d6 days after its death.
Special Abilities
Special Abilities
Luminescence
from text
A fire beetle's glowing glands provide light in a 10-foot radius. A dead fire beetle's luminescent glands continue to glow for 1d6 days after its death.
Skills
Fly -2
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