Mephit, Ice

Family: Mephits

Small elemental, neutral

Armor Class 11
Hit Points 21 (6d6)
Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
7 (-2)	13 (+1)	10 (+0)	9 (-1)	11 (+0)	12 (+1)

Skills Perception +2, Stealth +3
Damage Vulnerabilities bludgeoning, fire
Damage Immunities cold, poison
Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages Aquan
Challenge ½ (100 XP)

SPECIAL TRAITS

• Death Burst. When the mephit dies, it explodes in a burst of jagged ice. Each creature within 5 feet of it must make a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw, taking 4 (1d8) slashing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
• False Appearance. While the mephit remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from an ordinary shard of ice.
• Innate Spellcasting (1/Day). The mephit can innately cast fog cloud, requiring no material components. Its innate spellcasting ability is Charisma.

ACTIONS

• Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) slashing damage plus 2 (1d4) cold damage.
• Frost Breath (Recharge 6). The mephit exhales a 15-foot cone of cold air. Each creature in that area must make a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw, taking 5 (2d4) cold damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

ABOUT

Mephits are elemental creatures, called from their primordial plane and given shape. They are roughly humanoid in form, with impish features such as wings, claws or horns. They are creatures inseparable from their elemental nature, and personify the temperament of their quintessential environments.