Don’t pet the kitty! This new monster for Dungeons & Dragons is a grumpy but adorable green cat protected by sharp cactus spines.

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Prickly Puss

Tiny Monstrosity, Unaligned

Armor Class 12 (natural armor)

Hit Points 5 (2d4) 

Speed 40 ft.

STG	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
6 (-2)	15 (+2)	12 (+1)	6 (-2)	10 (+0)	10 (+0)

Skills Perception +3, Stealth +4

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

Languages none

Challenge  1/4 (50 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2

Keen Senses. The prickly puss has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight, hearing, or smell.

Natural Camouflage. The prickly puss has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in desert terrain.

Sharp Spines. The prickly puss is covered in sharp cactus-like spines that deal 1d4 piercing damage to anyone who touches it without gauntlets or similar hand protection.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft, 1 target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., 1 target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 2) slashing damage.

Launch Spines. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 50/100 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Background

The prickly puss is a small wildcat that lives in desert regions. Its green and brown fur is covered with cactus-like spines that serve as a defense against larger predators and also serve as camouflage while hunting desert rodents, snakes, and birds.

Though cute, the prickly puss is not a good pet due to its spines and grumpy temper.

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