Bird; Magpie
by Robert J Schwalb
Diminutive Animal
Hit Dice:
1/8d8 (1 hp)
Initiative:
+5
Speed:
5 feet, Fly 90 feet (Good)
AC:
19 (+5 Dex, +4 Size)
Attacks:
Bite -1 melee
Damage:
Bite 1d2-5
Face/Reach:
1 ft./ 0 ft.
Special Attacks:
None
Special Qualities:
Low-light vision
Saves:
Fort+0, Ref+7, Will+0
Abilities:
Str 1, Dex 21, Con 10, Int 2, Wis 10, Cha 6
Skills:
Listen+5, Pick Pocket+15*, Spot+5
Feats:
None
Climate/Terrain:
Any Temperate
Organisation:
Solitary, Pair, Flight (1d4+2)
Challenge Rating:
1/16
Treasure:
Lair only; 1/2 Coins, double gems
Alignment:
Always Neutral
Advancement:
None
The Mystaran Magpie is a notorious thief, as the birds are attracted to shiny things. The common Magpie measures 14 to 18 inches long from beak to tail. And, its body and tail are often black (with blue, green and lavender highlights). In every case, the Magpie's shoulders and belly are white.
Skills: The Mystaran Magpie has a +5 racial bonus to Pick Pockets.
Bird; Giant Magpie
Small Animal
Hit Dice:
1d8 (4 hp)
Initiative:
+3
Speed:
5 feet, Fly 80 feet (Good)
AC:
14 (+3 Dex, +1 Size)
Attacks:
Bite -1 melee
Damage:
Bite 1d4-2
Face/Reach:
1 ft./ 0 ft.
Special Attacks:
None
Special Qualities:
Low-light vision
Saves:
Fort+0, Ref+5, Will+0
Abilities:
Str 7, Dex 17, Con 10, Int 2, Wis 10, Cha 6
Skills:
Listen+5, Pick Pocket+13*, Spot+5
Feats:
None
Climate/Terrain:
Any Temperate
Organisation:
Solitary, Pair, Flight (1d4+2)
Challenge Rating:
1/4
Treasure:
Lair only; 1/2 Coins, double gems
Alignment:
Always Neutral
Advancement:
None
The Giant variety of the Magpie measures about 3 feet in length and has the same coloration.
Skills: The Mystaran Magpie has a +5 racial bonus to Pick Pockets.