Dandasuka

Dandasuka Creature5

LE Small Fiend Rakshasa

Senses Perception +12; darkvision

Languages Common, Infernal, Undercommon

Skills Acrobatics +13, Deception +14, Stealth +13, Thievery +13

Str +1, Dex +4, Con +3, Int +1, Wis +1, Cha +3

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AC 23; Fort +12, Ref +13, Will +10; +2 status to all saves vs. magic, +3 status to all saves vs. divine magic

HP 60; Weaknesses good 5; Resistances physical 5 (except piercing)

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Speed 25 feet, climb 20 feet

Melee [one-action] fangs +15 (finesse, magical), Damage 2d6+4 piercing plus 1d6 persistent bleed

Melee [one-action] claw +15 (agile, finesse, magical), Damage 2d4+4 slashing

Occult Spontaneous Spells DC 22, attack +15; 1st (4 slots) charm, ventriloquism; Cantrips (1st) daze, detect magic, ghost sound, mage hand, sigil

Occult Innate Spells DC 19; 4th clairvoyance; 3rd clairaudience, mind reading (at will)

About

Known as “biters” among the more powerful rakshasa castes, dandasukas serve as spies and assassins for rakshasa clans or powerful spellcasters who have found methods to bind one of these fiends to their will. Born to manipulate and murder, these half-sized terrors revel in their work and delight in the sight of blood. They often dress in extravagant clothes dyed with ostentatious colors and wear numerous elaborate accessories, whether in their true form or in disguise as human children, halfling merchants, or anything else that helps them blend into their targeted society.

A dandasuka rakshasa is constantly haunted by a monstrous hunger that gnaws at its hyperactive body, forcing it to feed often. In combat, a dandasuka might pause to lick a bloody blade or lap at a pool of spilled blood on the floor.

These creatures settle for other meat when they must, but much prefer the taste of mortal humanoid flesh. Regular offers of such victuals can keep a dandasuka loyal to anyone willing to provide frequent meals, but care must be taken in keeping a dandasuka, for many stories tell of them being overly eager to serve an adored benefactor, taking off-hand remarks too literally, and performing services of violence that were never intended.