Giant Squid

Attributes:

Agility: d8
Smarts: d4 (A)
Spirit: d6
Strength: d12+4
Vigor: d10

Skills:

Athletics: d10
Fighting: d12
Notice: d6
Stealth: d8
Swimming: d12+2

Pace: 8 (Swimming 12)
Parry: 8 (2)
Toughness: 15 (4)

Special Abilities:

Aquatic: Pace 12.
Armor +4: Thick, rubbery hide.
Bite: Str+d8.
Crush: The giant squid can use all it's tentacles to crush a target up to twice it's size rating. This is a Grapple attack (heavy weapon) that deals Str+d6 damage each round.
Grapple: The giant squid can grapple up to 8 targets with its tentacles. Each tentacle has a Strength of d12+2.
Ink Cloud: Once per encounter, the giant squid can release a cloud of ink, creating an area of total darkness (Large Burst Template) underwater. This provides the squid with total concealment and imposes a -4 penalty to Notice rolls for those within the cloud.
Size +6: Giant squids are enormous, reaching lengths of up to 60 feet.
Tentacle Attack: The giant squid can attack with up to 8 tentacles each round. Each tentacle deals Str+d6 damage.

Edges:

Improved Frenzy: The giant squid can make two Fighting attacks each round at no penalty.

Hindrances:

Monstrous: The giant squid is a terrifying creature, causing Fear checks in those who see it.


In the inky depths of ancient oceans lurks the colossal giant squid. This monstrous creature, with it's vast, undulating tentacles and eyes that gleam with an eerie intelligence, is the stuff of sailors' nightmares. Legends speak of it's ability to drag entire ships beneath the waves or crush their hulls like twigs. When threatened, the monster can release a cloud of inky darkness, shrouding it's escape or setting the stage for a deadly ambush.