Ophidian
Human-sized serpent people with muscular tails and scaled bodies that blend with their surroundings
Basic Fantasy Field Guide Omnibus
| Armor Class | 14 |
|---|---|
| Hit Dice | 3+1* |
| Number Appearing | 1d8 |
| Attacks | 1 bite or 1 weapon |
| Damage | 1d4 + Poison or by weapon |
| Movement | 30' |
| Save As | Fighter: 3 |
| Morale | 9 |
| XP | 175 |
| Treasure Type | D in Lair |
Dwelling deep withing the tropical southern jungles and swamps, are the mysterious and alluring race of human sized serpent people known as the ophidians, whose sinuous bodies are covered in green, yellow, red, or brown scales which enable them to expertly blend in with their surroundings. They use their muscular tails to move with remarkable speed and stealth through the undergrowth, folding their two slender arms tightly to their sides.
Special Abilities
Venomous Bite: Their sharp venomous fangs enable them to deliver their poison with a bite, which causes 1d4 points of damage per round for 1d4 rounds, unless a successful save vs. Poison is made.
Spellcasting: Ophidians have remarkable intelligence, and a natural proficiency in magic. All ophidians can cast spells as if they were a 3rd-level Magic-user.
Preferred Weapons: Their preferred weapons are spears and short bows.