Dustmote Beetle

• Tiny Animal
• Hit Dice: 1/4 d8 (1 hp)
• Initiative: +2
• Speed: 15 ft. (3 squares), climb 15 ft., swim 15 ft.
• Armor Class: 14 (+2 size, +2 Dex), touch 14, flat-footed 12
• Base Attack/Grapple: +0/–12
• Attack: Bite +4 melee (1d3–4)
• Full Attack: Bite +4 melee (1d3–4)
• Space/Reach: 2-1/2 ft./0 ft.
• Special Attacks: —
• Special Qualities: Low-light vision, scent
• Saves: Fort +2, Ref +4, Will +1
• Abilities: Str 2, Dex 15, Con 10, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 2
• Skills: Balance +10, Climb +12, Hide +14, Move Silently +10, Swim +10
• Feats: Weapon Finesse
• Environment: Any
• Organization: Plague (10–100)
• Challenge Rating: 1/8
• Advancement: —
• Level Adjustment: —

A creature with an insect-like carapace that accumulates dust in intricate visible patterns. Trained dustmotes are used as familiars. They react to environmental changes and are frequently seen grooming themselves.

Combat

Dustmotes usually run away. They bite only as a last resort. They are exceptional climbers and swimmers.

Skills: Dustmotes have a +4 racial bonus on Hide and Move Silently checks, and a +8 racial bonus on Balance, Climb, and Swim checks. A dustmote can always choose to take 10 on Climb checks, even if rushed or threatened. A rat uses its Dexterity modifier instead of its Strength modifier for Climb and Swim checks. A dustmote has a +8 racial bonus on any Swim check to perform some special action or avoid a hazard. It can always choose to take 10 on a Swim check, even if distracted or endangered. It can use the run action while swimming, provided it swims in a straight line.