![[TiktikPathfinder.webp]] # Tiktik _Kobold | [[Gnawbones]] Tribe_ ## Summary A kobold of the [[Gnawbones]] tribe killed during the [[Red Wizards]]' excavation of the Netherese ruins. [[Gex]], disturbed by the loss of his former tribemates, dug a grave for Tiktik alongside [[Rivvit]] after finding their bodies among the casualties. Their deaths contributed to Gex's emotional breakdown during the mission. %% ## Now _Deceased — killed during the Red Wizards' excavation of the Netherese ruins._ ## Connections **[[Gex]]** — former tribemate; buried him. **[[Rivvit]]** — fellow Gnawbones kobold, buried beside him. ## Stats *Official bestiary stat block — Monster Manual Expanded III.* *Medium Humanoid (any race, shapechanger), Chaotic Evil* > A devious aswang often mistaken for a vampire or werebat. Gangly and slavering as a humanoid, vampire-bat-hybrid as a fiend, with a mask-like face plate and a 10-foot tubular tongue whose proboscis tip drips anesthetic saliva. Hunts pregnant women for the fetus and pierces sleeping victims through roofs and windows — the soft "tiktik" sound of its claws digging through a wall gives it its name. **AC** 12 | **HP** 39 (6d8 + 12) | **Speed** 30 ft.; 60 ft. Fly and Climb 30 ft. in Fiend Form **CR** 2 (450 XP) | **Proficiency Bonus** +2 | STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA | |:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:| | 13 (+1) | 14 (+2) | 14 (+2) | 10 (+0) | 13 (+1) | 14 (+2) | **Skills** Deception +6, Stealth +6 **Damage Resistances** bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks that aren't made from a stingray barb **Senses** Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 11 **Languages** Common ### Traits **Shapechanger.** At night, the tiktik polymorphs (as an action) into its Fiend Form or back. In Fiend Form it appears as a hybrid humanoid vampire bat. Stats other than Speed, damage, and damage resistances are the same. It reverts at dawn or on death. While transformed: - Creature type changes to Fiend. - Advantage on Strength and Dexterity checks and saves. - +3 bonus to melee weapon damage rolls (included). - Climbs difficult surfaces, including ceilings, without a check. - If it starts its turn within 10 feet of a pound of salt or garlic, it is Poisoned until the start of its next turn. **Keen Hearing and Smell.** Advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell. ### Actions **Multiattack.** The tiktik makes two Dagger attacks (humanoid form) or one Tongue and one Talons (fiend form). **Tongue (Fiend Form Only).** *Melee Attack Roll:* +4, reach 10 ft. *Hit:* 7 (1d4 + 5) Piercing damage, and the tiktik's tongue attaches to the target. While attached, the tiktik can't attack with its tongue. At the start of each of the tiktik's turns, the target loses 7 (1d4 + 5) HP and the tiktik gains Temporary Hit Points equal to the HP lost. If the target is Unconscious and takes damage or loses HP, it must succeed on a DC 12 *Constitution Saving Throw* or fail to notice the attack. The tiktik can detach as a bonus action; it does so automatically after draining 15 HP from the target, or when the target dies. The target or another creature can use its action to detach the tongue. **Talons (Fiend Form Only).** *Melee Attack Roll:* +4, reach 5 ft. *Hit:* 10 (2d4 + 5) Slashing damage. **Dagger (Humanoid Form Only).** *Melee or Ranged Attack Roll:* +4, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft. *Hit:* 4 (1d4 + 2) Piercing damage. ### Notes **Combat rhythm.** Stalking horror, not duelist. Land Tongue, drain to 15 HP from cover, detach, flee. If pulled into the open, will retreat — even cornered, it looks for an escape angle. Pair with manananggals to form household-raid packs. **Source.** *Monster Manual Expanded III* (Dragonix, DMs Guild), p. 23. ---