Tiny beast (animal), unaligned
Armor Class 13
Hit Points 1 (1d4-1)
Speed 30 ft.
Proficiency Bonus +2
Proficiency Bonus +2 (5th Edition Advanced Mode)
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 (-4) | 16 (+3) | 8 (-1) | 2 (-4) | 12 (+1) | 3 (-4) |
Skills Perception +3, Stealth +5
Senses passive Perception 13
Challenge 0 (10 XP)
Keen Hearing and Smell. The weasel has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.
ACTIONS
- Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 1 (1d1) piercing damage.
DESCRIPTION
A weasel is a small, furry animal with a long, slender body and a pointed snout. It has brown or white fur, depending on the season, and a black-tipped tail. A weasel can grow up to 10 inches long, not including its tail, and weigh up to 4 ounces. A weasel is a carnivorous hunter that feeds on rodents, birds, eggs, and other small prey. A weasel has keen senses of hearing and smell, and can move swiftly and stealthily through its environment. A weasel is not a domesticated animal, and will usually avoid contact with humans and other larger creatures.
COMBAT
A weasel relies on its speed, stealth, and sharp teeth to hunt and fight. A weasel can bite with surprising force, inflicting piercing damage on its target. A weasel has advantage on perception checks that rely on hearing or smell, allowing it to detect hidden or invisible enemies. A weasel also has a high dexterity and a low strength, making it agile but weak.
HABITAT / SOCIETY
A weasel lives in temperate or cold climates, preferring forests, grasslands, hills, or mountains. A weasel makes its home in burrows, hollow trees, or abandoned nests of other animals. A weasel is mostly solitary, except during mating season or when raising young. A weasel mates once a year in spring or summer, and gives birth to 3 to 6 kits after a gestation period of about 5 weeks. The kits are born blind and helpless, but grow quickly and become independent after 2 months.
ECOLOGY
A weasel is an important part of the food chain in its habitat, as both a predator and a prey. A weasel helps control the population of rodents and other small animals, preventing them from overrunning the area. A weasel also provides food for larger predators, such as owls, hawks, foxes, or wolves. A weasel has a high metabolism and needs to eat frequently to survive. A weasel can eat up to half of its body weight in a day.