Turtle Duck

Hybrid Animal

Type: Tiny Hybrid Animal

Hit Dice: 1D8+3 (7HP)

Initiative: +3

Movement: 15 ft (3 squares), Swim 20 ft (4 Squares)

Armor Class: 17 (+1 Small, +6 Natural) (AC 25 When Hiding In It’s Shell)

Touch AC: 11

Flat-Footed AC: 17

Base Attack/Grapple: +0/-3

Base Attack: Bite +2 Melee (1D4+1 Damage)

Full Attack: 2 Bites +2 Melee (1D4+1 Damage)

Space/Reach: 1 Foot/0 Feet

Special Qualities: Hide in Shell

Saving Throws: Fort +5, Ref +0, Will +3

Abilities: Str 10, Dex 12, Con 16, Int 1, Wis 12, Cha 4

Skills: Listen +1, Spot +1, Swim +5

Feats: Alertness

Environment: Temperate Zones

Organization: Solitary (1), Pair (2), or Group (2D12)

Challenge Rating: 1/3

Treasure: None

Alignment: Always Neutral

Turtle Ducks were created by Galathrax. One was specially commissioned for a former student that wanted a familiar they could use on ship. The specific request was for a familiar that would be able to protect itself better than most other familiars. After some research, the Turtle Duck was created. Galathrax accidentally created several of these creatures, and sold them as pets, and as familiars. They have since become very popular due to their appearance, as well as the delicious eggs that they can produce.

Turtle Ducks do have wings, but they are tucked inside their shells. They are a favorite familiar of magic-users that are anywhere near water most of the time.

Hide in Shell (Ex): A turtle making a total defense action gets a +8 competence bonus to its armor class instead of the typical +4 dodge bonus.

Strategies & Tactics: Turtle Ducks generally hide in their shells and wait, or dive deep underwater and wait out their predator.

Ecology: Turtle Ducks can be found anywhere there is relatively warm weather, and lots of water for them to swim in.

Turtle Ducks As Familiars: A Turtle Duck may be selected as a familiar. It grants its master a +3 bonus on swim checks.