Pseudodragon

The elusive pseudodragon dwells in the quiet places of the world, making its home in the hollows of trees and small caves. With its scales, horns, and a maw filled with sharp teeth, a pseudodragon resembles a tiny dragon but its disposition is playful. Pseudodragons are often used as pets to chase away vermin in larger warehouses or other buildings.

Pseudodragon CR: 1/4

Tiny dragon, neutral good

Armor Class: 13 (Natural Armour)

Hit Points: 7 (2d4 + 2)

Speed: 15 ft , fly: 60 ft

STR

6 -2

DEX

15 +2

CON

13 +1

INT

10 +0

WIS

12 +1

CHA

10 +0

Skills: Perception +3, Stealth +4

Damage Resistances: Depends on Draconic Ancestry

Senses: Blindsight 10 ft., Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 13

Languages: Understands Common and Draconic but cannot speak them.

Challenge Rating: 1/4

Keen Senses. The pseudodragon has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight, hearing, or smell.
Magic Resistance. The pseudodragon has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Limited Telepathy. The pseudodragon can magically communicate simple ideas, emotions, and images telepathically with any creature within 100 feet of it that can understand a language.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.
Sting. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or become poisoned for 1 hour. If the saving throw fails by 5 or more, the target falls unconscious for the same duration, or until it takes damage or another creature uses an action to shake it awake.

Description

The elusive pseudodragon dwells in the quiet places of the world, making its home in the hollows of trees and small caves. With its scales, horns, and a maw filled with sharp teeth, a pseudodragon resembles a tiny dragon but its disposition is playful. Pseudodragons are often used as pets to chase away vermin in larger warehouses or other buildings.
Quiet and Defensive. Pseudodragons have little interest in other creatures, and they avoid them whenever possible. If it is attacked, a pseudodragon fights back using the poisonous stinger at the tip of its tail, one jab of which can put a creature into a catatonic state that can last for hours.
Language of Emotion. Pseudodragons can’t speak, but they communicate using a limited form of telepathy that allows them to share basic ideas such as hunger, curiosity, or affection. When it bonds with a companion, a pseudodragon can communicate what it sees and hears even over long distances.
A pseudodragon often vocalizes animal noises. A rasping purr indicates pleasure, while a hiss means unpleasant surprise. A bird-like chirping represents desire, and a growl always means anger or discontent.