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Beetle, Fire

CR 0.33 Vermin N Small

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.

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Combat Stats

HP: 4 (1d8)
AC: 12, touch 11, flat-footed 12 (+1 natural, +1 size)
Speed: 30 ft., fly 30 ft. (poor)
Init: +0
Melee: bite +1 (1d4)
BAB: +0
CMB: -1
CMD: 9 (17 vs. trip)
Fort: +2
Ref: +0
Will: +0

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.

Skills

Fly -2

Details

Type: Vermin
Alignment: N
Size: Small
Environment: any
Organization: solitary, cluster (2-6) or colony (7-12)
Treasure: none
Senses: low-light vision; Perception +0
Source: Bestiary

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