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Dolphin

CR 1/2 Animal N Medium

This streamlined, fish-like mammal has sparkling eyes over a smiling mouth filled with hundreds of teeth.

Description

Dolphins are social predators that hunt shallow seas and rivers in large family groups called pods. Sailors are fond of dolphins and frequently tell tales of dolphins saving drowning fishermen or killing sharks with blows from their powerful snouts.

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Combat Stats

HP: 11 (2d8+2)
AC: 13, touch 12, flat-footed 11 (+2 Dex, +1 natural)
Speed: swim 80 ft.
Init: +2
Melee: slam +3 (1d4+1)
BAB: +1
CMB: +2
CMD: 14
Fort: +4
Ref: +5
Will: +1
Racial Modifiers: +4 Perception

Special Qualities

Hold Breath — A dolphin can hold its breath for a number of minutes equal to 6 times its Constitution score before it risks drowning.

Feats

Weapon Finesse

Special Abilities

Weapon Finesse from Feat

<p class="stat-block-1"> With a light weapon, rapier, whip, or spiked chain made for a creature of your size category, you may use your Dexterity modifier instead of your Strength modifier on attack rolls. If you carry a shield, its armor check penalty applies to your attack rolls.</p>

Skills

Perception +9, Swim +13

Details

Type: Animal
Alignment: N
Size: Medium
Environment: any ocean
Organization: solitary, pair, or pod (3-18)
Treasure: none
Senses: blindsight 120 ft., low-light vision; Perception +9
Source: Bestiary

Sources Used in This Record

1 House/Core

Uses feat: Weapon Finesse (Feat)

House/Core — covered by the site's Section 15.

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