Tako (CR 3)

Medium Aberration (Aquatic)
Alignment: Usually lawful neutral
Initiative: +2 (Dex)

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AC: 17 (+2 Dex, +5 natural), touch 12, flat-footed 15
Hit Dice: 4d8+4 (22 hp)
Fort +2, Ref +3, Will +4

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Speed: 20 ft., swim 30 ft.
Space: 5 ft./5 ft.
Base Attack +3; Grapple -1
Attack: 4 weapons +8 melee, 3 arms +8 melee, bite +3 melee
Full Attack: 4 weapons +8 melee, 3 arms +8 melee, bite +3 melee
Damage: Weapons 1d8+2, arms 0, bite 2d4+5
Special Attacks/Actions: Improved grab, constrict

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Abilities: Str 20, Dex 15, Con 12, Int 12, Wis 11, Cha 10
Special Qualities: -
Feats: Multiweapon Fighting; Power Attack
Skills: Climb +12, Hide +13*, Move Silently +9, and Swim +13
Advancement: 5 HD (Medium-size); 6-12 HD (Large)

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Climate/Terrain: Temperate and warm aquatic
Organization: Solitary, war party (2-7), or tribe (8-20)
Treasure/Possessions: Standard

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Source: Oriental Adventures

Improved Grab (Ex): To use this ability, the tako must hit a Medium-size or smaller opponent with an arm attack. If it gets a hold, it can constrict.

Constrict (Ex): A tako deals 2d6+5 points of damage with a successful grapple check against Medium-size or smaller creatures.

Skills: Takos receive a +4 racial bonus on Hide checks. *In natural surroundings, this bonus rises to +8.

Feats: A tako receives the Multidexceriry feat as a bonus feat. With its Multidexterity and Multiweapon Fighting feats, it can attack with seven arms in a round at no penalty as a racial ability.

Though normally docile, takos attack any creature that invades their territory. In addition, they have a strong sense of honor; they avenge attacks and ally with members of other races who assist them. They are crafty opponents, using seven arms to make attacks (with weapons or grappling) while anchoring themselves with one. They typically use tridents or battleaxes as weapons.

Aquatic Subtype

Creatures with the aquatic subtype always have swim speeds and thus can move in water without making Swim checks. An aquatic creature can breathe underwater. It cannot also breathe air unless it has the amphibious special quality.