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Decapod DinghyCreature 8

Gargantuan​Amphibious​Beast​
Source Pathfinder Howl of the Wild
Perception +16 (tremorsense (imprecise) 30 feet, wavesense (imprecise) 30 feet)
Languages Thalassic, (can't Speak Any Language)
Skills Acrobatics +15, Athletics +18, Nature +17, Stealth +15
Str +7, Dex +3, Con +4, Int -2, Wis +3, Cha +0
AC 28; Fort +18; Reflex +15; Will +15;
HP 145
Speed 30 feet (climb 25 feet, swim 25 feet)
Immunities poison
Weaknesses Bludgeoning 5
Claw One Action +19 (+14, +9) to hit (reach 10, unarmed) 2d8+7 Slashing + 2d6 Poison
Tentacle One Action +19 (+14, +9) to hit (poison, reach 20, unarmed) 5d6 Poison
All Aboard

A decapod dinghy can carry up to 30 Bulk of creatures or unattended items on their back, such as five Medium creatures. The anemones' gentle hold on the passengers is sufficient in most situations, but while in combat, those passengers are Slowed 1 if they want to take other actions while remaining on the decapod dinghy's back.

Anemone Transport Three Actions (primal, teleportation)

The decapod dinghy and all their willing passengers teleport to a patch of anemones within 10 miles large enough for the decapod dinghy to stand among them. Although the decapod dinghy doesn't need to see the location, they must have been there before. All creatures transported are temporarily immune to this ability for 24 hours.

Inflate Anemones One Action

The anemones on the decapod dinghy's back inflate, enveloping all passengers and giving each passenger a +2 circumstance bonus to AC until the beginning of the decapod dinghy's next turn.

Protect Passenger Reaction

Trigger An enemy within 20 feet damages one of the decapod dinghy's passengers

Effect The decapod dinghy's anemones lash out for a tentacle Strike against the triggering creature.

Stinging Anemones One Action (poison)

The decapod dinghy's anemones sting any number of creatures they choose among passengers and those the decapod dinghy has Grabbed or Restrained. The stings deal 5d6 poison damage (DC 26 fortitude). On a failed save, that creature is also Enfeebled 2 for 1 hour.

Decapod dinghies are massive crabs indigenous to the Okaiyo Ocean that often assist the local humanoids with transportation. They can understand Thalassic and are instantly recognizable by the colorful anemones they carry on their backs and in their front claws. Athamarus and merfolk are common sights atop decapod dinghies, lounging comfortably amidst the anemones and sharing food with their hosts.

This peaceful cooperation is indirectly caused by the legendary crustacean Tehialai-Thief-Of-Ships. Since Tehialai's rampages are a constant threat in the Okaiyo, the ancestors of the decapod dinghies bonded with other marine life to survive. Decapod dinghies' relationship with anemones is particularly tight, using the small creatures as poisonous extensions of their own bodies and using their response to movements in the water to compensate for the decapod dinghy's otherwise poor vision. In a region wracked by Tehialai's storms, everyone needs to band together, after all.

Traits

Common

Anything that doesn't list another rarity trait (uncommon, rare, or unique) automatically has the common trait. This rarity indicates that an ability, item, or spell is available to all players who meet the prerequisites for it. A creature of this rarity is generally known and can be summoned with the appropriate summon spell.

Amphibious

An amphibious creature can breathe in water and in air, even outside of its preferred environment, usually indefinitely but at least for hours. These creatures often have a swim Speed. Their bludgeoning and slashing unarmed Strikes don't take the usual –2 penalty for being underwater.

Beast

A creature similar to an animal but with an Intelligence modifier of –3 or higher is usually a beast. Unlike an animal, a beast might be able to speak and reason.