Creatures and Villains (forest creatures 1)

Twigstalker                                                   Level 1 Lurker
Small natural beast                                        XP 100
HP 24; Bloodied 12                                        Init +7
AC 15; Fortitude 12; Reflex 14; Will 12          Perception +1
Speed 5 (forestwalk), climb 2                         Low-light vision
Resist 5 poison
---Traits---
Combat Advantage
The twigstalker deals an additional 1d6 damage to any creature it has combat
advantage against.

---Standard Actions---
(M) Bite (poison) * At-will
Attack: Melee 1 (one creature); +6 vs. AC
Hit: 1d6 + 3 damage, and the target takes ongoing 3 poison damage (save ends).
First failed saving throw: The target is also weakened (save ends both).

---Move Actions---
Slip Into Undergrowth * Encounter
Requirement: The twigstalker must have concealment from forest terrain.
Effect: The twigstalker shifts 5 squares. If it ends this movement at least 3 squares
away from all enemies and still has concealment, it becomes hidden.

Skills Stealth +10
Str 8 (-1) Dex 16 (+3) Wis 12 (+1)
Con 12 (+1) Int 2 (-4) Cha 4 (-3)
Alignment unaligned                      Languages -

At first, this oversized insect had appeared to be a tree branch. Its slender body resembles a twig, and its head has a set of pincer-like jaws.

Lore

Nature DC 8: Twigstalkers are predatory insects known to inhabit forests and woodlands. They are more active at night, preferring to rest during the day. While lying dormant, a twigstalker clings to a tree, blending in so well that it can hardly be noticed. Aside from its superb natural camouflage, a twigstalker has a poisonous bite which it uses to catch prey.
If hungry or if disturbed, a twigstalker will attack. Many tales speak of an unwary person falling victim to a twigstalker by attempting to gather it as firewood. However, a twigstalker is usually no match for larger forest beasts or powerful warriors, and if endangered, it will quickly scamper away through the woodland terrain, attempting to hide.

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